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Reset Your Marriage by Spelling Love L-I-S-T-E-N

Couples who have stood the test of time have developed relationship glue — big and small acts of kindness, respect, and thoughtfulness extended to one another on a consistent basis.

Date Your Mate

If we are not diligent to date our mate, the business and busyness of life can infringe until we spend less time together now that we are married than we did before our vows.

Nothing To Hide

How to Practice Total Honesty in Marriage

Practicing complete honesty in marriage and having nothing to hide isn’t as scary as you think. Being transparent can transform your marriage.

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Remodeling Stress and Your Marriage

4 renovation principles to keep your marriage strong

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Find Your Hot-Button Issues to Improve Your Marriage

Couples often unknowingly push each other’s hot-button issues and cause frustrating arguments. Learn how you can stop this reactive cycle.

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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.

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‘One Another’ Marriage Devotional: Do Not Lie to One Another

“Do not lie to one another” means we must also avoid lies of omission. Have you been leaving out facts or hiding anything from your spouse lately?

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I Want To Have Another Baby, but My Spouse Doesn’t

Deciding whether to have another baby is one of the most difficult decisions a couple will make. If you’re facing this issue, how can you navigate it together in a healthy and biblical way?

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Trauma in Relationships: Military Couple Thankful to God

A Naval Corpsman’s injury in Afghanistan changed his career and his marriage. But God used the trauma for good.

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Difficult Decisions May Leave You At an Impasse

Navigating difficult decisions as a couple

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‘One Another’ Marriage Devotional: Do Not Grumble Against One Another

You just had to vent a little. At least that’s what you told yourself. How bad could a bit of grumbling really be?

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Fishing for Connection With My Husband

Understanding my husband’s hobbies brought us closer together

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Flirt Your Way to a Better Marriage

Refresh and reignite your marriage relationship by finding a way to flirt with each other and have fun together again

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Bond Intellectually Through Shared Podcasts

A marriage insight

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6 Smart Ways to Be More Patient in Marriage

Practical steps for developing a fruit of the Spirit in your marriage — patience — which will help you better love your spouse

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The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage

Based on his book Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy’s lies with the truth of God.

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Minor Annoyances Like the Great Jam Debate

You may think minor annoyances will divide you, but they can actually draw you and your spouse closer together

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Remembering What Brought You Together

Sometimes, it’s good to reflect on why you married your spouse. To help you do that, John and Erin discuss the benefits of remembering how you fell in love. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle.

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Opening a Closed Heart

It’s one of the worst things that can happen in a marriage: when your spouse’s heart closes. If that happens, it can take a long time for the relationship to be restored. John Fuller and Erin Smalley discuss ways to speak kindly to your spouse, even when he or she doesn’t want to talk.

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The Seasons Your Marriage Goes Through

Every marriage goes through seasons. Some are wonderful, while others are difficult, but each one can help you improve your relationship. John talks with Greg and Erin about seasons in a marriage and how to know if you’ve been one for too long. Featuring Debra Fileta.