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Finding Stability Amidst Marriage Stressors

Couples lose their orientation towards God and each other when buffeted by cultural ideology, family history and personal choices that are contrary to God’s plan.

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A Spoken Message/Attaching High Value to a Spouse

When we decide to place high value on our spouse, and then back that up with spoken words, it can do wonders for a relationship.

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Overcoming Role Confusion and Boundary Threats

By following a three-step process, couples from differing ethnic backgrounds can overcome the marital stressors resulting from the conflicting cultural assumptions they bring to the marriage.

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Serving Together in Your Neighborhood

As we pondered Jesus’ command in Acts 1:8, we’ve come to realize that our “Judea” is essentially those living nearby. We began reaching out by simply loving our neighbors.

When the Music Fades

After the Fall, the beautiful harmony within human relationships and, in fact, the entire creation, devolved into dissonance.

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Back to the Future

If cherishing is to be pushed to an even higher level in a couple’s present experience of marriage, it will happen because they find ways not only to keep in touch with the past, but to project the past into the future.

Back From Iraq: A Readjustment Story

‘I know someday God will use what we’ve been through to help others.’

Nourish: Treat Your Spouse in Valuable Ways

When you treat your spouse with compassion, it creates a safe environment to share your deepest thoughts and feelings.

Marriage: A Sacred Dance

A basic understanding of God, and how He created humans, will help develop deeper intimacy in marriage.

Reclaiming the Heart of Marriage

God calls us to a renewed life, but it still takes patience, sacrifice, discipline and compassion.

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Responding to the Music

God has called husbands and wives to serve as unique vessels of His love for the other.

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Anyway Love

To love anyway is to love like God – and to learn about God’s love for us.

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Following the Lord’s Plan

The long haul is a day-to-day, moment-by-moment journey with each other and God.

Serving Together to Support Missionaries

While foreign missionaries are busy witnessing around the globe, they need to know that there’s a team back home supporting, encouraging and praying for them, even if they are out of sight.

Marriage: God’s Idea

If you’ve tried understanding marriage through the world, there’s a better way.

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Making Time to Talk

Many couples don’t take enough time to talk, bond and firmly connect with each other.

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An Active Commitment to Your Mate

What every man or woman owes his or her spouse is the willingness to stay committed, even if the other person fumbles the ball.

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Breaking The Reactive Cycle

Someone just “pushed your buttons” and you’re ready to push back. That’s the Reactive Cycle. But is there a better way to handle conflict?

A young couple laughs together as they take a selfie in front of the Milan Cathedral. A simple way to keep your marriage fresh and fun — take every opportunity to share laughter-filled moments with your spouse.

Laugh Together as a Couple

A simple way to keep your marriage fresh and fun — take every opportunity to share laughter-filled moments with your spouse.

A close-up of a married couple holding hands as they walk together in a sunset. They are both wearing large, prominent wedding rings. You can do little things to make your marriage happier. We hope these stories will give you ideas for a happier marriage.

10 Simple Ideas for a Happier Marriage

Having a happier marriage may be easier than you think. You can do little things to add joy to your union. Here are inspiring stories written by couples on how they made their marriage happier.