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Marriage Mentoring

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Praying for a Friend’s Marriage: How and What to Pray

Praying for a friend’s marriage doesn’t require eloquence, but it does guard that marriage against the demonic forces trying to dismember it.

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My Spouse Disagrees With My Dream: A Guide for Mentors

When one spouse wants to pursue their dream, but the other disagrees, what can they do? You can help them find a win-win solution.

A frustrated man sits on a couch covering his ears while a woman, appearing upset, gestures at him — illustrating the feeling of a husband saying, “My wife constantly criticizes me.”

My Wife Constantly Criticizes Me: A Guide for Mentors

When a husband says, “My wife constantly criticizes me,” what do you do? Help him deal with the issue using these tips.

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Too Busy to Connect With Your Spouse: A Guide for Mentors

Many spouses are too busy to connect with each other. Here’s how you can help a couple dealing with this common marriage problem.

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When a Wife or Husband Feels Neglected: A Guide for Mentors

If a wife or husband feels neglected by their spouse or out of touch with them and tells you about it, how can you help? Use this guide.

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Helping the Spouse of an Addict: Do’s and Don’ts

Loving an addict isn’t easy. If the spouse of an addict shares their dilemma with you, what’s the best way to help?

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Is My Spouse Controlling or Just Caring?

Does someone you know wonder if they have a controlling spouse? Help them sort through their concerns by looking at characteristics of a controlling spouse and a caring spouse.

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Social Media and Marriage: 10 Ways to Be Positive in Your Posts

If you’re intentional and purposeful, you can use social media to honor marriage and promote positive messages about it.

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Encouraging Words for Someone Who Has Been Cheated On

Discovering infidelity in marriage can be devastating. How can you come alongside and encourage a friend who has been cheated on?

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Pastors: Three Ways to Bless Your Wife

This week is National Marriage Week, with Valentine’s Day in the midst of it. It’s a great time to pause, take a breath, and do two things – celebrate marriage itself and Bless your wife.

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How to Find Work-Life Balance for Your Marriage

Finding work-life balance isn’t easy. But it’s important for the health of your marriage. Here are four ways to start.

Don’t Go It Alone

God created us to be in relationship — with Him and with others. This is why we need to be intentional about regularly connecting with other like-minded couples. We need a strong community surrounding us.

A husband and a wife sit closely together on a couch, reading over some discussion questions on a piece of paper. This marriage mentoring discussion guide explores 10 characteristics essential ingredients in creating lasting, thriving unions.

Marriage Mentoring Discussion Guide

This discussion guide can serve as a springboard to help you enter into candid marriage-building conversations with your mentee couple.

How Do You Find a Good Marriage Counselor?

Once the decision is made to seek assistance the next few steps can be discouraging if one is not prepared.