In marriage, we have ample opportunities to “wash one another’s feet” without actually touching the tootsies.
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Starting your marriage off well won’t happen by accident. To have a thriving relationship, it’s important to develop good habits early on. To help couples start well, John, Greg and Erin weigh in with some practical ideas for focusing on the best aspects of your spouse. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel.
Facing tough times is like paddling a kayak against a strong ocean gale. How do you stay married when life threatens to swamp your relationship?
Could we go from counting how many times we each did things for each other to counting on each other . . . and be rid of the competition in our marriage?
Based on his book Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy’s lies with the truth of God.
Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson and her husband, Sean, share how thankful they are for God’s grace and the joy of doing ministry together.
There are many reasons your spouse may be hesitant to leave the familiar and try something new — even if they really want to.
Sometimes, it’s good to reflect on why you married your spouse. To help you do that, John and Erin discuss the benefits of remembering how you fell in love. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle.
You married someone who’s very different from you! It’s part of God’s design. While your differences can be a lot of fun, they can also create a lot of tension. John talks to Erin about ways that a couple can have fun with their differences. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle.
It’s one of the worst things that can happen in a marriage: when your spouse’s heart closes. If that happens, it can take a long time for the relationship to be restored. John Fuller and Erin Smalley discuss ways to speak kindly to your spouse, even when he or she doesn’t want to talk.
Let’s be honest, sometimes, it’s easy to get distracted when your spouse is trying to tell you something. If it feels like distractions are pulling you away from each other, please know you’re not alone. John talks with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley about why it’s important for couples to eliminate distractions and connect on …
If there’s a lack of love in your marriage, it’s good to evaluate the strength of your relationship with God. The more you prioritize obeying God, the better job you’ll do at being a good spouse. John talks to Erin and Greg about what it means for couples to represent Jesus in their marriage. Featuring …
This young couple embraced their first Christmas season together with a sense of adventure. They chose to experience three celebrations.
After two kids and 25 years of marriage, Mike told his family he was leaving. They all thought it was forever
Appreciating your spouse will strengthen your marriage — and change you
Bill and Pam Farrel explain how the first five years of marriage can be the best of times, or the worst of times, depending on how the couple approaches communication and conflict. With humor and personal examples, they explain the differences between men and women, and the danger of addictions, such as videogames, which rob …
Bill and Pam Farrel explain how the first five years of marriage can be the best of times, or the worst of times, depending on how the couple approaches communication and conflict. With humor and personal examples, they explain the differences between men and women, and the danger of addictions, such as videogames, which rob …
Surprise your spouse with an old-school love letter — and deepen your connection.
Learning the best way to handle criticism when your friends don’t like your husband can be difficult, but may be necessary.