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Dr. Bill Maier on Cohabitation

Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issues of cohabitation and living together.

God’s Promises to Service Members and Spouses

God’s promises are solid and surprisingly applicable to military life.

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Your First Responder Marriage: An At-Risk Relationship

First responder marriages face the same challenges as civilian marriages, plus an entirely unique set.

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Affairs and Adultery

Infidelity is not a simple problem and it cannot be fixed with a simple cure. This series of articles is designed to provide insight, encouragement and practical advice to anyone whose marriage has been undermined by an act of infidelity.

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Devotional: External Relationships

When we choose to live our married life according to the design God has for us, it can be amazing.

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Fanning the Flame From Afar

Eight practical tips for keeping close to your spouse despite the fact you are miles apart

Devotional: Facing Adversity

The reality of the presence of adversity in life is a given.

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Your Time Apart: Making it Through and Back

The goodbye is over — good for you! You’ve made it through what was most likely the toughest moment of your time apart. The next thing you have to look forward to? The reunion! Here are some tips for making it from the moment after goodbye through the readjustment period with your health, sanity and …

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Serving With the Right Attitude

Serving your spouse should be considered an opportunity and conducted with joy. Jesus was the perfect example of serving with the right attitude.

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Divorced: What to Do When

A divorced man or woman faces enormous psychological, emotional and financial adjustments.

New Challenges, New Normal

Upon returning home from deployment, it’s typical for service members to feel out of sorts.

Preparing for Your Time Apart

You might not feel like planning, but a little inconvenience now can save a lot of heartache later.

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Devotional: Love and Respect

To assume that our ability to love another person has its source in our own hearts carries with it the potential to be embarrassing, painful, or dangerous.

Humility and Self-Forgetfulness

While humility is not often praised in society today, it is a characteristic that Christ displayed at every turn. Marriage offers the perfect testing grounds for humility.

Dr. Bill Maier on Premarital Sex

Dr. Bill Maier addresses the issue of premarital sex.

Devotional: Sex and Intimacy

To yield to one another sexually in marriage is to step into God-created intimacy.

Emotional Affairs

Is there anything wrong with having a close friend of the opposite sex after you’re married? While there may be no clear answer, there are compelling reasons to be cautious about opposite-sex friendships outside of your spouse’s company.

Ben Woody: Firefighter, EMT and Husband

Marriages have tough times regardless of a spouse’s career choice.

Thirty-Three Months at War

‘I’m not ashamed of my experiences because I know … I’ll be able to use what I’ve been through to help and bless another. …’

Devotional: Spiritual Foundations

Spiritual intimacy between a husband and wife provides a safe covering.