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A woman appears deep in thought, with a man blurred in the background, symbolizing the contemplation of what the Bible says about marriage and divorce.

What Does the Bible Say About Marriage and Divorce?

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

A heartwarming military homecoming as a soldier embraces two children tightly, with a welcoming sign and an American flag in the background.

How to Adjust to a Military Homecoming After Deployment

Homecoming is fraught with emotion and expectation. Ensure a smoother transition for growing together after being apart that includes the simple joys of family and clear, steady communication.

A couple stands on opposite sides of a wall, holding hands with expressions of distress, symbolizing the challenges when others don't know how to help people facing marital disterss.

How to Help People in Marital Distress

Sometimes even the best of intentions can lead to more problems.

Al and Lisa Robertson from "Duck Dynasty" share their advice about leaving and cleaving in order to strengthen your marriage.

Leave and Cleave: Leaving Old Relationships to Embark on a New One

Leaving and cleaving means to leave old relationships to embark on a new one — honoring the husband-wife relationship over all others. “Duck Dynasty” stars Al and Lisa Robertson share their advice.

Four friends, two married couples, sit together at an outdoor table, sharing laughter and engaging in meaningful conversation, symbolizing the value of investing in other married couples.

20 Creative Ways to Invest in Other Married Couples

A mentor is someone you can turn to for wisdom and support — and someone who can help you make the most of your marriage.

A man appears distressed while sitting beside a woman, symbolizing the emotional impact of relationship challenges such as those that could arise from discovering their spouse is on the Ashley Madison list.

The Ashley Madison List—Faith Amid the Fallout

Fallout from the data breach at Ashley Madison has been devastating, and as a result, many people have had their hearts broken. What now?

Bill and Vicki Rose smiling at the camera as they pose for a photo, showing how God redeemed their irretrievably broken marriage into a thriving one.

How God Redeemed an Irretrievably Broken Marriage

Cocaine, parties, affairs. Bill and Vicki Rose were on the path to ruining their marriage — until God redeemed them and their relationship.

A happy couple lying on the grass, looking at each other with smiles, symbolizing that they've unlocked the secrets to a lifelong love.

3 Secrets to a Lifelong Love

Have you ever pondered the question, “What is the secret to a lifelong love?” Erin Smalley offers three secrets to building your marriage amid the changing seasons of life.

Couple unpacking books

Countdown to a Hassle-Free Move With A Moving Checklist

If you are facing a move in the near future, don’t panic. Instead, take a deep breath and begin by repeating Proverbs 16:9. Then consider these guidelines to ease the process of moving your family.

A newlywed couple embraces closely, symbolizing marriage expectations of love, connection, and mutual happiness.

Are My Marriage Expectations Realistic?

Physical intimacy and romantic love are not what keep couples together. It’s the emotional and spiritual aspects that make a marriage sweet.

A couple sitting on a bench by the water, forming a heart shape with their hands, symbolizing the impact of marriage help in rekindling love and connection.

Seeking Marriage Help Leads to Restoration

One couple learned to restore the joy in their relationship with a visit to the National Institute of Marriage.

A joyful family embracing their child with Down syndrome, symbolizing the love and support involved in special needs care.

Navigating Special Needs Care in Marriage

For a marriage to succeed, the couple must recognize that they are a team. It’s what a good marriage is all about — especially as it relates to raising and taking care of individuals with special needs.

A couple sits together at a table, setting New Year’s goals together as they write on a piece of paper surrounded by festive gifts and holiday decorations.

Setting New Goals Together for the New Year

Do you want to draw closer as a couple in the new year? Try sharing and then setting your goals for the next 12 months together.

A couple sitting on a bench at dusk, engaged in a thoughtful conversation, illustrating the need for shifting your perspective on marriage and fostering deeper emotional understanding.

Shifting Your Perspective on Marriage Can Restore It

Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Did you know that shifting your perspective on marriage can restore it? An excellent example comes from Tara, a young lady at the church I was working for at the time. She approached me one day after church and asked to speak with me. “You’ve got to help me. I …

A joyful elderly couple embraces, reflecting a strong heart connection in their marriage.

Creating and Keeping a Heart Connection in Marriage

Heart connection is when two people delight in living their individual lives in a way that breeds trust and consistently adds value to their identity as a pair.

"How can my spouse and i get out of debt?" This is the question this couple asked of their financial advisor and now they are sitting down at the table together, going over their budget and spending, and finding ways to get out of debt.

How Can My Spouse and I Get Out of Debt?

Many marriages are blessed with a spouse who is a live-life-to-its-fullest spender, while the other spouse saves each penny. But too often, husbands and wives end up feeling like they’re on opposing teams.

This warm, romantic image captures a couple standing side by side, their hands joining to create a heart shape. The golden hues of autumn leaves in the background add a cozy, intimate atmosphere. The contrast between the textured orange sweater and the plaid shirt enhances the rustic, heartfelt feel of the moment, making it a perfect representation of love, unity, and togetherness.

St. Valentine: The Sanctity of Marriage and the Virtue of Courage

A love worth dying for.

A fierce woman holding a baby in one arm while flexing her other arm in a display of strength and confidence as God's created daughter.

God Made You a Fierce Woman and Wife

A woman’s role as her husband’s “helper” is not an insignificant assignment. To serve well in her role, a woman must be fierce. Not destructively fierce but beautifully fierce.

A couple celebrating how they have made it a goal in their marriage to make every situation a win-win situation by giving each other a high five on the couch.

Date Night With Your Spouse: A Win-Win Situation

When conflict arises in a thriving marriage, both partners win when they remember that, ultimately, they’re on the same team.

A couple sits closely together, holding hands and leaning in for comfort. The woman’s gaze is downcast as they share a quiet, intimate moment, symbolizing the emotional struggle of coping with infertility.

Coping With Infertility

Grief is a real part of infertility. It may be heightened in miscarriages or stillbirths, but it is just as real when a couple cannot conceive.