The hormonal influence and hardwiring of each spouse is designed to complement and strengthen the other. As a man loves his wife, she is more able and willing to respect him.
Marriage Success
Every husband has inside information on his wife — a health issue, something from her past, a secret fear. We must hold that vulnerability as a sacred trust.
To reach the newborn King, the wise men may have journeyed nearly 1,000 miles across sweltering deserts. But when they found Jesus, they experienced the joy of His presence. Are others drawn to the Lord because they see His joy in us?
All Christians are called to preserve the God-ordained institution of marriage and share with their neighbors its benefits and His ultimate reasons for it.
What does a Proverbs 31 wife look like in the 21st century? Erin Smalley explains that being a woman of God is less about what we do and more about who God says we are.
There are many culturally perpetuated stereotypes about men: They’re tough, highly competitive and obsessed with sex and sports. But what does Scripture teach about true masculinity?
Erin Smalley has learned that cherishing her husband starts by focusing on what she values about him and that nourishing their relationship involves putting love into action.
One of the things contributing to the happiness level in a home is the happiness of the husband. And wives can definitely have some influence in this area.
People often decide that it is best to remain quiet when feeling unloved or disrespected. They suppress those feelings, but avoiding the real issue can actually be unloving or disrespectful.
One of the most sacred times in a marriage relationship is from the time that you and your spouse get into bed until you fall asleep. You can be intentional with this time at the end of each day.
Giving emotional support to your spouse begins by allowing positive and negative emotions. It means celebrating the positive emotions and affirming the negative emotions.
When you discover the joy of helping your spouse succeed, you begin to establish or restore emotional health, respect, support and encouragement in your marriage.
When challenges come, married couples can make a conscious choice to look to God instead of falling under pressure, being fearful of the future or blaming each other.
Married couples can commemorate significant events in their marriage in which God proved faithful. What are some things you do to mark the milestones in your marriage?
Couples can find the balance between a busy life and a growing relationship, and they can further enhance their love with these simple, 30-second habits.
No more good intentions or excuses, there are many benefits to praying consistently and intentionally for your husband.
Amid the busyness of life, Erin Smalley incorporates simple affirmation into her marriage relationship and watches her husband thrive.
Dr. Greg Smalley hated making the bed but realized his resistance had become selfish. Read how he decided to serve and sacrifice for his wife.
From the football fields to the sweet potato fields, Jason Brown talks candidly about God’s directive for him to quit the NFL and farm for the poor in North Carolina.
Seek ways to come alongside and help your spouse, encouraging him or her to remember it is God who gives us the ability to handle shared responsibilities.
