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Focus on the Family and Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have assembled trusted Christian experts, Juli Slattery and Gary Chapman, for the new Ready to Wed™ Engaged Couples Curriculum. This easy-to-use resource is for those who mentor engaged couples and for pastors/churches who wish to use it for premarital counseling and Christian marriage preparation.
Featured Articles
There’s a reason traditional marriage vows have endured for centuries. Take a close look at what they say.
The Billy Graham Rule: Can Men and Women Be Friends?
Can men and women be friends? In short, yes. But those friendships should come with boundaries. Opposite-sex friendships should be casual and not close. Always prioritize your relationship with your spouse and build shared social networks with him or her. Be mindful of your interactions and set guidelines for how you interact with opposite-sex friends.
5 Traditional Marriage Vows: What They Mean and Why They’re Still Important
There’s a reason traditional marriage vows have endured for centuries.
Featured Podcasts
Focus on the Family and Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have assembled trusted Christian experts, Juli Slattery and Gary Chapman, for the new Ready to Wed™ Engaged Couples Curriculum. This easy-to-use resource is for those who mentor engaged couples and for pastors/churches who wish to use it for premarital counseling and Christian marriage preparation.
Focus on the Family and Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have assembled trusted Christian experts, Juli Slattery and Gary Chapman, for the new Ready to Wed™ Engaged Couples Curriculum. This easy-to-use resource is for those who mentor engaged couples and for pastors/churches who wish to use it for premarital counseling and Christian marriage preparation.
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Focus on the Family and Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have assembled trusted Christian experts, Juli Slattery and Gary Chapman, for the new Ready to Wed™ Engaged Couples Curriculum. This easy-to-use resource is for those who mentor engaged couples and for pastors/churches who wish to use it for premarital counseling and Christian marriage preparation.
Recent Marriage Articles
Healing from Infidelity: How to Rekindle Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage
How do you heal from infidelity? It’s hard work to rebuild trust and intimacy after the betrayal of infidelity, but when both partners are willing to do the work, it’s worth it. It is possible to move forward. It involves a lot of hard conversations and deep introspection, as well as rekindling intimacy and passion.
God’s Plan for Marriage
What is God’s plan for marriage? Marriage is the full expression and design of God’s image in human beings.
When You Don’t Want to Divorce but Your Spouse Does
What do you do when your spouse wants to end the marriage but you don’t want a divorce?
Is Divorce the Right Answer? 15 Questions Couples Should Ask
Marriage struggles are normal. But often, couples ask, “Is divorce the right answer?” These 15 questions will help you evaluate your marriage.
