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A husband hugs his wife tenderly and empathetically. Here are five ways to support your spouse after a job loss.

Five Ways to Support Your Spouse after a Job Loss

A spouse’s job loss can be a trying and uncertain time. But it’s important to remind them that their job is not their whole identity. They are also an eternal child of God with purpose beyond their work.

Fighting stress in marriage. A young married couple is worried looking at the electricity bill or the arrival of very expensive taxes

Marriage Devotional: Fighting Stress in Your Marriage

Maybe you’re fighting stress in your marriage. Maybe you and your spouse had a disagreement, or there’s an unexpected repair bill, or the kids are acting up again. The stress is building and you’re not sure what to do.

Man and woman in a season of stress

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: SEASONS OF STRESS

In a season of transition, it’s easy to feel a loss of connection with your spouse. If you’re in a time of need, ask God for help.

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: OVERCOMING OVERCOMMITMENT

Today’s Scripture “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted by much serving. And she went up to him and …

A young couple embrace each other in a cornfield. Masturbation in marriage might be problematic if it sabotages intimacy.

Is Self-Stimulation in Marriage Wrong?

Sexuality in marriage is a complex journey of intimacy. There are times when self-stimulation fosters this intimacy and times when it destroy its. Author Juli Slattery looks at the difference between the two instances.

Photo of a man and woman sitting on a couch with their heads in their hands, clearly overwhelmed by their child, who is bouncing on the couch behind them. How you manage parenting stress and parental burnout in marriage can either harm your relationship or create deeper intimacy and happiness.

How To Cope With Parental Burnout as a Couple

Learning to manage parenting stress in marriage can strengthen your relationship with your spouse. Here are several way you can cope with parenting stress, together.

A man and a woman touch foreheads in a close, intimate moment in the park. Intimacy depends on how much we’re willing to reveal about ourselves beneath the surface. Here's how truth leads to intimacy with your spouse.

How Telling the Truth Leads to Intimacy With Your Spouse

Intimacy with your spouse means being completely open to them — emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This type of vulnerability comes with risk but one worth taking.

A mature woman says goodbye to her adult daughter at the door of her house. Here is some information on empty nest syndrome and our relationship with God.

Empty Nest Syndrome and Our Relationship with God

An empty nest can leave parents feeling empty and without purpose. But it can also offer a time of hope and a chance to strengthen your relationship with God.

A young bride and groom sit in a field, holding a cut-out of a house, signifying their marriage hopes and dreams. But what if your marriage is not meeting your expectations?

Navigating Marriage Expectations When Marriage Isn’t How You Thought It Would Be

The fairytale wedding is over and the realities of married life are sinking in. Are you missing the “happily ever after?”

A man is praying for his wife.

Praying for Your Wife

Praying for your wife is one of the best things you can do for your relationship!

Marriage Devotional: Your Marriage Needs Friends

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: YOUR MARRIAGE NEEDS FRIENDS

You and your spouse need friends who can help you through life’s seasons.

Insulted young woman gesturing with hand and looking at her boyfriend while sitting in a cafe at the park outdoors

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: THE ORIGINAL INSULT GURU

Sarcastic words, spoken in the heat of the moment can destroy your marriage. What if, instead of insults, you spoke with truth and kindness?

A romantic scene of a man joyfully holding a woman in his arms as they embrace the rain, symbolizing a heartfelt moment in a romance story, and how you can make that same romance come alive in your marriage.

Your Romance Story: The Formula For Making a Great Marriage

Every popular romance story portrays a loving bond so special it comes just once in a lifetime. How can you ensure that your own romance has a lifetime filled with those happy-ever-after endings?

A middle-aged couple hugging and laughing.

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: VACATION FUN FOR COUPLES

Whether you visit Walt Disney World or the World’s Largest Ball of Paint, get serious about having vacation fun as a married couple.

Couple, fight and angry on sofa for marriage problems, conflict and bad communication.

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: WACKY ARGUMENTS WE LOVE TO DEBATE

Jesus never told us how to squeeze the toothpaste. But He did warn us against turning small issues into destructive ones.

Indterdependence is important trait in a healthy marriage.

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: UNITED WE GROW

In a healthy marriage, spouses must care for themselves (independence) while depending on each other to keep the relationship strong (interdependence).

A couple sitting close together, smiling and engaging in meaningful conversation, symbolizing the need for making room for the important things in your marriage.

Making Room for the Important Things in Your Marriage

Marriage requires making room for someone else in your life. To add this relationship to your life requires letting go of some of your other commitments and giving your spouse priority consideration.

A somber-looking husband and wife hugging on their porch in the evening, consoling each other during a difficult time

How to Draw Closer to Your Spouse During Tough Times

A parenting crisis can really test a marriage. What can you do to keep your marriage strong during trials? Here’s how to develop a stronger bond in the face of seemingly insurmountable pressures.

A couple sits closely together, focused on a laptop screen, discussing strategies for conquering the spending problem and managing their finances.

Conquering the Spending Problem

Spending money is easy and fun until you realize you’ve spent too much. Learn how to conquer your spending problem with these simple suggestions.

A joyful family moment where a husband kisses his smiling wife on the cheek while their young daughter hugs her, symbolizing the importance of honoring your wife by recognizing her value.

How To Honor Your Wife by Recognizing Her Value

“The most significant thing that a husband can give his wife is honor or value. No other quality, possession, or activity will insure a good marriage.” -Gil Stieglitz