Divorce If your friend was married before, it’s vital to consider what happened in that former relationship and what factors were involved that caused the commitment to be broken. Society views remarriage as a given, but the Bible speaks to this important issue. Focus on the Family believes that Scripture addresses three specific situations in …
Marriage
Holiday Stress While “dashing through the snow” could be written today as “speeding down the interstate to the mall,” both statements sound stressful to me. With the arrival of the holidays, many of us experience an odd mixture of excitement and dread as we prepare to celebrate the season. We get excited about the lights, …
Since our mate is always growing and changing, we need to maintain the mindset of a lifetime learner.
The only real requirement Scripture gives for a marriage partner is that we be equally yoked.
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.
God calls us to a renewed life, but it still takes patience, sacrifice, discipline and compassion.
Divorced couples have revealed that money is one of the main reasons for their breakups.
Healthy conflict can actually be a pathway to deeper intimacy in your marriage.
How can you break free from the entrapment of erotica? Here are five steps.
What’s needed is a new, objective standard for what makes a good match, because there are some non-negotiables for choosing a mate.
“When two people always agree, one of them is unnecessary.‚”
Romantic regret can haunt some people for their entire lives.
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?
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.
Deep, meaningful conversation is a must for couples hoping to stay connected. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind.
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 simple way to keep your marriage fresh and fun — take every opportunity to share laughter-filled moments with your spouse.
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.
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?
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.