Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren. (Part 1 of 2)
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Healthy sexual intimacy correlates with an overall strong relationship. But it’s about more than you and your spouse having a good time in bed. It is a central aspect of a holy metaphor.
Consider the following ways to partner with your spouse and prioritize marriage in a blended family.
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While are no spiritual laws for vacuuming or dusting, the Bible has things to say about how couples can deal with chores. But it’s not easy.
How Jonny and Carissa Hawkins create a thriving marriage on a cartoonist’s income
Remembering the reasons we chose our spouse and focusing on the joy we can experience with them are good ways to start recovering from stressful seasons of life.
During those moments when your spouse is acting rude, can you extend grace in spite of how they’re showing up? Can you protect your marriage by not reacting or not engaging in an unkind way?
In my youth, many women mentored me through their God-given gifts and talents. And now I feel my calling is to pass on these strengths to brides-to-be everywhere. After all, in order to borrow, someone else must be willing to share!
My husband, Russ, and I are the parents of 12 kids through birth and adoption, and sometimes more through foster care. While having a big family brings lots of joy, it also means there is a lot of work just to keep everyone functioning. Some of our children experienced trauma in their early lives, which …
Growing together as a couple is like growing a garden. Your spouse and your relationship need daily encouragement.
If you find yourself married to your opposite, rejoice! You have access to a whole new set of skills and strengths that can make life a whole lot more well-rounded.
The sign of a healthy marriage is not the absence of conflict, but the love and respect shown amid the conflict.
Pastor Appreciation is more than a once-a-year event. Start by praying for your pastor’s family and your pastor’s marriage.
There is no secret formula to a lifelong love. It takes commitment. It takes work. And it takes time. Time spent together.
Unexpected ways to be thankful for your husband
On a scale of one to 10 — with 10 being the highest — where do you rate your marriage? Good communication can make your marriage stronger.
Many couples are experiencing marriage burnout because of pressures and daily aggravations related to the pandemic. Some people mistakenly start to think that something is wrong with their marriage.
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The number of people pursuing divorce was 34 percent higher during the period of March through June 2020 compared to the same time the previous year. But by following eight straightforward guidelines, most marriages can thrive.