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Two people, a man and a woman, are standing outdoors, facing each other with serious expressions, pointing fingers at each other as if they are engaging in a blame game.

How To Put a Stop to the Blame Game in Marriage

Marriages only thrive as each spouse accepts responsibility for the impact of their own disappointments, fears and priorities on the relationship.

A couple holding stacks of cash in front of their faces, symbolizing a lighthearted yet important conversation about how to talk about budgeting in a relationship.

Cash Clash: How To Talk About Budgeting

If you and your spouse argue about the same money issues over and over, it may be time to look below the surface.

A silhouette of a man and a woman at sunset. The man is walking away from the woman as the woman sits with her head in her hands. Marriage struggles are normal. Often, couples ask, "Is divorce the right answer?" These 15 questions will help you evaluate your marriage.

Is Divorce the Right Answer? 15 Questions Couples Should Ask

Marriage struggles are normal. But often, couples ask, “Is divorce the right answer?” These 15 questions will help you evaluate your marriage.

A young boy looks sad and frustrated while sitting apart from his parents, who are engaged in a tense discussion, illustrating challenges in disciplining kids in blended families.

Blended Families: Finding Common Ground in Disciplining Your Children

In blended families, conflicts often run deeper than the surface issues. Letting go of the past and establishing trust through open communication is vital to building a healthy marriage and family.

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Marriage Getaways for the Couple Who Can’t Get Away

Taking breaks from the day-to-day rhythm of life can help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated, bringing you renewed energy for dealing with kids, work, and household tasks.

A woman gazing out of a rain-streaked window, symbolizing the connection between depression and emotion through a reflective and somber moment.

Depression and Emotions: Lean On What You Know

Christian comedian Chonda Pierce struggled with depression. But through that process, she learned that feelings are temporary. And she started to lean more on what she knows and less on what she feels.

A happy couple embraces in front of their modern home, symbolizing building a strong marriage by giving grace and showing love.

Building a Strong Marriage by Giving Grace

If we want our marriage partnership to be beautiful, meaningful and lasting, then we ought to be living out God’s grace by extending it. And that means building each other up one word at a time.

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Social Media and Relationships

Couples in this digital age face new relationship hazards. Although rekindling old flames is a leading concern, experts say it’s not the only one. Read on to discover three other potential problems.

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When You Need Words of Encouragement for Someone Who Lost Their Job

Pain and confusion accompany job loss. When my husband lost his job, I understood the severity of the situation. Rejections and closed doors shook our confidence and even challenged our faith.

A smiling couple dancing near the ocean with the husband leading the dance, symbolizing how a husband can foster spiritual leadership in his home.

Spiritual Leadership in Marriage: Letting Him Lead the Dance

Who’s the spiritual leader in your family? Some husbands may be intimidated by their wife and don’t want to fail, so they do nothing. Maybe the best solution is to let God work in their lives.

A happy couple gardening together, symbolizing the necessity to prune and make room to grow in marriage as they nurture plants and flowers in a lush outdoor setting.

Letting Go Gives You Room To Grow in Your Marriage

Imagine if couples were willing to give up some of the good things in their marriage to let the better things thrive — and if they said goodbye to the activities that take resources from their relationship.

Dr. Kent Brantly in protective medical gear during the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic.

Dr. Kent Brantly: The Ebola Epidemic, Faith, and Family

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes The world watched as the Ebola virus spread rapidly through several countries in West Africa during the spring of 2014. The tragedy of the Ebola epidemic hit home for Americans when it was announced that a missionary doctor in Liberia, Dr. Kent Brantly had been infected—and he was coming back …

Bo and Gari Mitchell sitting on the couch in their home while Gary plays the guitar, showing that God's grace while Bo Mitchell was behind bar helped restore their marriage.

Bo and Gari Mitchell: Finding God’s Grace Behind Bars

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes It was the perfect day for the perfect game. That afternoon, Oct. 8, 1956, found New York City under clear skies with a temperature of 69 degrees. My mother and I sat in the stands at Yankee Stadium, down the first base line, under the overhang. The place was packed …

A couple drives down a scenic road in a convertible, symbolizing the journey of course correction in marriage, enjoying the open road and embracing new directions together.

How to Course Correct in Your Marriage

When you quit making small adjustments in your relationship, you head toward serious trouble. But small changes can become powerful tools for moving a couple back toward caring, closeness and healing.

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Al and Lisa Robertson Share Advice for Young Married Couples

Al and Lisa Robertson, of A&E’s hit television show “Duck Dynasty,” share words of wisdom with newly married couples trying to build a solid relationship amid the responsibilities of building a career, buying a home and starting a family.

3 Ways to Create a Godly Marriage

It’s possible to overcome challenges, find hope and step into the marriage God intended for you. Chad Robichaux offers a few pointers to help kick-start your marriage.

A woman smiles as she is hugged by her daughter and kissed by her husband, capturing the delicate balance of being both a wife and a mom.

Torn Between Being a Wife & Mom

Almost every married mom can relate to the dilemma of whether to spend time with the kids or time with her husband. There’s angst when they feel like they have to choose between those they love.

A couple lying on the floor with coffee mugs, engaged in a relaxed yet thoughtful conversation, reflecting the openness required for discussions like, “Let’s talk about sex.”

Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

Marriage is designed to be a place of trust, security and commitment, and nowhere is this more critical than in the sexual relationship between husband and wife.

A woman gently holds the hands of an elderly parent, symbolizing the compassion and dedication involved in caring for elderly parents.

Nurturing Your Marriage When Caring for Elderly Parents

When caring for an aging loved one, whose needs come first: the aging person or your spouse? Keeping your marriage a priority is vital to the long-term success of your relationship, and even your caregiving patience.

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What Does the Bible Say About Marriage and Divorce?

Divorce was never a part of God’s original, ideal design for mankind.