There is cultural confusion about money and marriage. From a biblical perspective, when two people marry they are creating a shared life together. This unity important reality that impacts every area of life, including finances. Money can’t be his or her money. It has to be our money. All things are shared.
Money and Marriage: Is It His, Hers, or Ours?
Blessing Your Children
When you bless your children, you are reinforcing your children’s worth.
Giving Thanks Together
The holiday season is a perfect time for giving thanks to our good God and counting the blessings that He provides. See if your heart change doesn’t impact your mood, your relationships and your perspective. May we all reject attitudes such as ingratitude, self-pity, fear, and envy. Instead, may we embrace a grateful heart.
How to Comfort Someone Over Text
With a simple text, you can comfort someone and pass along powerful encouragement, just as the apostle Paul did in his letters. Even a short text can lift spirits and express love. Say you’re praying. Let your friend know that you’re available to meet in person if possible and to provide any other tangible help.
5 Ways You Can Rekindle Your Relationship with Your Spouse
As Christians, we know that staying close to Jesus requires time and effort. So why do we think we can take our spouse for granted? Staying close to our spouse also takes time and effort. Try these five ways to rekindle your relationship.
How to Cope with Family Estrangement During Christmas
The holidays can feel overwhelming when you’re estranged from an adult child. If you’ve been asking yourself how to cope with family estrangement during holidays, you’re not alone.
40 Self-Care Ideas for Achieving True Rest
Does your busy life leave you feeling exhausted and stretched thin? At some point, our Christian culture has rewritten the greatest commandments from loving God and others as yourself to loving God and others instead of yourself. The goal of godly self-care is to give from a place of abundance.
The Laws of In-Laws
Relationships between married couple and their in-laws can be difficult. Couples can mitigate disagreements and problems they have with their in-laws by showing honor to them and building mutual respect. Not making demands, learning to negotiate, as well as expressing appreciation where you can, are key skills for doing this.
How to Strengthen Your Marriage by Loving Your Mother-In-Law
Learn how to strengthen your marriage and love your husband by building a good relationship with your mother-in-law. There will be times when you feel misunderstood or maligned even by the most caring mother-in-law. Remember the concerns and challenges she carries and choose to believe the absolute best of her character.
8 Ways to Keep Christmas Gift Giving From Stressing Your Marriage
Christmas gift-giving can be stressful, especially when it comes to finding a gift for your spouse. These tips will make gift-giving easier. An often-forgotten side to the gift-giving tradition is that your spouse is sharing something meaningful, possibly as a way to spend quality time together. Learning that is a big part of marriage.