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Marriage

A married couple lay side by side in the grass on a fall day.

Taking Care of Your Own Lawn

A fulfilling marriage does not drop from heaven into your lap. It becomes fulfilling when it’s tended like a beautiful garden.

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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.

Social Intimacy

A social getaway might be just the ticket if you are looking for a renewed sense of adventure in your relationship.

Secrets and Mysteries

Is it possible to keep a healthy sense of mystery alive in a familiar, long-term relationship?

For Life

NFL coach Mike Shanahan has said, “Individual commitment to a group effort—that’s what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.”

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Money Talk: The ‘You’ in ‘Unity’ Is Silent

Couples who look to each other for accountability and support will reap the benefits of increased intimacy and wealth.

Remembering the Past

Sometimes, the sweetest, most tender memories are those that happened during moments that were unplanned and that may seem unremarkable to the casual observer.

Dancing on the Edge

You think it won’t happen to you, can’t happen to you. You think, There’s no way. Not me! Think again.

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Making Time to Talk

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

The reactive cycle of arguments. This couple sitting outside arguing

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 photo of two couples sitting in a circle, holding hands in prayer. Before you mentor a young couple, it can be helpful to understand their thinking and attitudes to best serve them.

How to Mentor a Young Couple Successfully

The Bible exhorts married couples to come alongside others to help them in their relationships. Here are some tips to help you mentor younger couples.

A photo of a young couple sitting on the couch, facing each other. You can see the back of the woman, and the man is facing her, listening intently. If there's one thing I have been working on in my marriage, it's this need reconnect with my spouse through meaningful conversation.

Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation

Deep, meaningful conversation is a must for couples hoping to stay connected. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind.

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Making the Most of Marriage Counseling

A Hope Restored Marriage Intensive is just the beginning of healing your relationship. In order to sustain any progress from the Intensive, it’s important for couples to seek the help of a professional counselor.

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 young woman sits at a table staring suggestively and flirting with a young man sitting next to her. Flirting is so much fun because the rushes and emotions are sexual. It can seem harmless, but it’s not. Flirting can hurt your marriage.

Flirting with Danger

Some people think flirting is just innocent fun, but is it? Here are some reasons why you need to be on guard and some steps on how to protect your marriage.

A young couple bring boxes in to an empty apartment. The stand in the doorway with looks of doubt, uncertainty and questioning on their faces. Many people mistakenly believe that living together is an effective way to test a potential marriage. But is cohabitation really a smart move?

Does Living Together Build a Stronger Marriage?

Many people mistakenly believe that living together is an effective way to test a potential marriage. But is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?

A young couple walks through a field of flowers and tall grass holding hands at sunset. Date night with your spouse makes a difference. Intentional pursuit of my husband is worth the effort. Our marriage is worth it.

Make Date Night With Your Spouse a Weekly Habit

Date nights help to maintain a healthy marriage and keep a couple on the same page in their relationship. Make a habit of establishing a weekly date night 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.

A young wife hugs her husband joyfully, as if thanking him for his encouragement and support. Here are some things you can do to encourage and support your spouse so that they can reach their full potential for God and for good.

Encourage and Support Your Spouse

Here are some things you can do to encourage and support your spouse so that they can reach their full potential for God and for good.

A man looks down at the floor in shame as his wife holds her head in her hands in grief and frustration as she sits on the edge of a bed. Pornography use is often symptom of a deeper issue, and using pornography is the way addicts avoid intimacy and cope with emotional pain.

Pornography Addicts Might Be Avoiding True Intimacy

Pornography use is often a symptom of a deeper issue and a way to cope with unresolved pain. The user may be avoiding true intimacy.