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Marriage

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Communicating About Intimacy in Early Marriage

Bill and Pam Farrel discuss intimacy in marriage and the need for young couples to understand each other’s mind-set on this important aspect of married life. The Farrels explain the importance of considering a woman’s emotional needs in this area, and encourage couples to prioritize intimacy in their marriage.

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Healing the Wounds in Your Family (Part 2 of 2)

Drs. Tom and Beverly Rodgers offer hope and guidance from their book Becoming a Family That Heals: How to Resolve Past Issues and Free Your Future. (Part 2 of 2)

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Healing the Wounds in Your Family (Part 1 of 2)

Drs. Tom and Beverly Rodgers offer hope and guidance from their book Becoming a Family That Heals: How to Resolve Past Issues and Free Your Future. (Part 1 of 2)

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The Nuts and Bolts of Double Dating

Looking for ideas to use when getting to know another couple? Take a look at these double date tips.

The Upside of Nagging

Given the difference in married and single men’s health outcomes, it appears — not surprisingly — that wives are more powerful in changing grown men’s behavior than even their own mothers.

The Health Benefits of Marriage

Many studies have shown that married adults have a greater likelihood of living longer than their unmarried counterparts.

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When Your Spouse Says “I Don’t Love You Anymore” (Part 2 of 2)

Psychologist David Clarke walks listeners through the proper reaction and steps toward healing when a spouse says they have fallen out of love. (Part 2 of 2)

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When Your Spouse Says “I Don’t Love You Anymore” (Part 1 of 2)

Psychologist David Clarke walks listeners through the proper reaction and steps toward healing when a spouse says they have fallen out of love. (Part 1 of 2)

Date Night Tips

A marriage that can ascend to the heights of intimacy requires careful navigation and routine maintenance.

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Laugh and Play Together

A marriage that can ascend to the heights of intimacy requires careful navigation and routine maintenance.

Remembering the Good Times

Deliberately call to mind the highlights of your life together.

Smiling, happy couple standing on a city street. She’s got her arms around his neck as they look at each other face-to-face.

I Cherish You

Thriving couples need to be intentional about treasuring, honoring and cherishing one another. Do these things characterize your relationship with your spouse?

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How to Show Thankfulness to Your Spouse

It’s important that you take time alone with your spouse to tell him or her directly why you’re thankful. This should involve not only thanking God, but also thanking your partner—directly and specifically—for the things he or she does that bless and enrich your life. Not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the year, we should …

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Blessing Your Spouse

The blessing is what we all long for – acceptance and affirmation.

A smiling couple shares a tender moment while working together on a pottery wheel, symbolizing the importance of finding common interests and hobbies with your spouse.

Finding Common Interests and Hobbies

Developing common interests and hobbies can decrease conflict in marriage and strengthen the idea that you and your spouse are a team.

Community-Minded

This date’s focus on community affords you the perfect opportunity to phone up another couple — or couples — and enjoy a group date.

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Cherish: Recognize Your Spouse’s Value

Honor isn’t based on behavior or subject to emotion. You grant your spouse value whether they want it or deserve it. Honor is a decision you make and a gift you give. This is exactly what the apostle Paul encouraged the early Christians to do when he wrote, “Be devoted to one another in brotherly …

Date Night

Did you know that making it a priority to regularly go on dates with your spouse can lead to increased satisfaction in your marriage?

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Divorce Rate in the Church – As High as the World?

Couples who regularly practice any combination of serious religious behaviors and attitudes enjoy significantly lower divorce rates.

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Serving Together in Your Community

Hurting people need Christians in their community to reach out and demonstrate the love of Christ.