In Ephesians 5:25-33, the one imperative for husbands is to love our wives. Paul gives greater detail about what love should entail from a husband to a wife. A husband’s love is to be sanctifying, nourishing, and unifying. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are three thoughts from Paul for pastors loving their wives.
Marriage
The Church must faithfully, unashamedly, and boldly stand on what Jesus said about marriage. Our churches need to hear this, the world we live in needs to hear this, and our own marriages will be enriched if we practice it.
Though being a pastor’s wife is a uniquely challenging calling, it is also immensely rewarding. Pastor, by finding ways to minister to your wife, you can help her realize some of that blessing.
It turns out that God created marriage for one glorious purpose – to illustrate the love relationship between the Lord Jesus and his church. If couples understood this, then most of the practical problems in marriage could be negotiated and managed successfully.
What can be done to help a pastor and his wife in their marriage? How can they move into a healthier situation so their marriage can do more than survive but maybe even thrive?
Investing in your relationship at a live event strengthens your marriage, connects you with others and even helps your church.
One awful eve of envy helped me learn how to be content at Christmas instead of creating conflict in my marriage. Here’s what I learned.
Knowing your wife in an understanding way will equip you to honor your wife as the Word of God commands and to love and lead her well.
During this difficult time, we discovered some essential marriage principles that deepened our love for each other and strengthened our marriage. Our relationship became more resilient as we cared for our child with special needs.
Practicing complete honesty in marriage and having nothing to hide isn’t as scary as you think. Being transparent can transform your marriage.
Is it possible to practice a deep sense of awe and an attitude of gratitude in the ordinary moments of marriage?
How do you cope with the fact that your spouse is dying? Keep three things in mind as you walk through this time with your loved one.
When you learn your spouse has a terminal illness, everything changes in an instant. What’s important to know as you begin this hard journey?
May we always remember that our family is our most important ministry.
Pastor Appreciation Month comes every October but caring for your pastor’s marriage is something you can do all year. Here’s how.
Relationship rituals strengthen a marriage if they’re meaningful to both spouses. Check out these ideas to build connection in your marriage.
Marriage conferences not only save marriages, they can help good relationships grow stronger. They made all the difference for this couple.
Couples often unknowingly push each other’s hot-button issues and cause frustrating arguments. Learn how you can stop this reactive cycle.
Sadly, many married people today have a secret addiction to pornography. If left in the dark, it can destroy the very foundation of your relationship. John, Greg and Erin explain why pornography is so dangerous and offer hope to those who are afraid to confess they have a problem. Featuring Mrs. Rosie Makinney.
When a husband’s autism isn’t diagnosed, there are bound to be struggles. One wife shares what she’s learned about neurodiverse marriages.
