Although he wasn’t willing to admit it at first, Dr. Greg Smalley felt that God was making him aware of how selfishness causes issues in his marriage. Greg shares some of the things he’s learned.
Supporting Your Spouse
Pain and confusion accompany job loss. When my husband lost his job, I understood the severity of the situation. Rejections and closed doors shook our confidence and even challenged our faith.
Denying our own interests doesn’t come naturally, but it conditions us toward a more sacrificial love. Dying to self proves we’re serious about loving our spouse in the same way Christ loves His church.
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.
If you struggle with insecurities and issues of self-worth with your spouse, here are some suggestions to break free from these destructive thoughts.
Is your husband moody, angry or fearful? He may have difficulties at work. Dr. Greg Smalley offers practical methods that his wife, Erin, has used to help him navigate these work-related challenges.
Former NFL coach and his wife, Lauren, share their tips from 40 years of marriage of working together as teammates.
God has placed passions in your heart—and also in your spouse’s. Encourage each other in following dreams, even if you have to step out of your comfort zone to do it. You’ll enjoy a richer marriage.
They found out their 2-week-old son was only the 105th person to ever be diagnosed with Antley-Bixler syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
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?
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.
Sometimes we forget that Jesus’ command to “love one another” includes our spouse. But remember, God sees how you love your husband or wife.
A Naval Corpsman’s injury in Afghanistan changed his career and his marriage. But God used the trauma for good.
In marriage, we have ample opportunities to “wash one another’s feet” without actually touching the tootsies.
Worried that your gift will miss the mark? The toaster flopped? Don’t despair. With constant learning and creativity, you really can find a present that speaks to your wife’s heart this Christmas.
Every aspect of infertility can be a marital, spiritual and ethical challenge. What can a husband do to keep his marriage going during a season of infertility?
When you go through hard times in your marriage, why not view them as opportunities for greatness? As you commit to learning from them, God can build a rock-solid marriage.
While our spiritual armor is enough to protect us, God has also given us a secret weapon — our spouse. There’s no better partner in the battle against sin than a praying, encouraging husband or wife.
When we bump into imperfection — our own and our spouse’s — we often don’t handle it well. But we have two valuable tools available to us that most of us aren’t using often enough.
