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Marriage
Stressed about finding the right Valentine’s Day gift? Start with these four helpful hints that will remind your wife how much you love her.
A love note doesn’t have to be flowery or sappy. It’s just a way to express your love for your spouse in a way they’ll understand.
It’s not easy to make a blended family work, but with God’s help, you can overcome any challenge. Greg, Erin and John share some inspiring ways they’ve seen God restore blended families.
Critics praise the way Marriage Story portrays a couple in crisis, but film reviewer Paul Asay says there’s a powerful message behind Marriage Story.
The Church of England announced its stance on sex and marriage. You might be surprised how they define it.
How a couple disciplines their children is important for the overall health of their marriage. It can especially be tricky when you’re in a blended family. Greg, Erin and John give some tips for how you and your spouse can work through different opinions on disciplining your children.
Author Gary Thomas outlines some important, biblically-based character attributes which singles should look for in a future spouse.
Finding work-life balance isn’t easy. But it’s important for the health of your marriage. Here are four ways to start.
All of us have been hurt by divorce in some way. Whether it was your own or a friend, the pain can leave lasting damage. Greg, Erin and John offer encouragement to those who have been divorced.
Betrayal and abandonment are two of the biggest reasons many marriages fall apart. If your marriage, or someone you know is facing such a struggle today, you can find healing. Greg, Erin and John give thoughts on choosing forgiveness when your spouse has been has been unfaithful.
Authors Greg and Erin Smalley encourage spouses to embrace each other’s differences, focusing on their good qualities instead of their faults.
Follow these steps to get started as a Marriage 911 lead mentor couple.
After identifying a lead mentor couple for your Marriage 911 program, seek couples in your church who can mentor others.
Jeremy and Audrey Roloff want to create a Christ-centered marriage that can go the distance, so they intentionally pursue togetherness daily.
Finding a lead mentor couple is the first step to creating a successful Marriage 911 ministry in your church.
Mentors and mentees should schedule time each week to read through lessons and prepare for weekly meetings.
What is the difference between a Marriage 911 mentor and a counselor?
In a culture saturated with fake sexuality, it’s critical for you to guard your passions, by choosing to honor your spouse or future spouse. John, Greg and Erin offer thoughts on how dating and engaged couples can guard their sexual desires against temptation.
Church leaders and mentors will face several issues when helping couples. These insights will help your team address those issues.