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What if You Desire Sex More Than Your Husband Does?

Women who do not understand why their husband isn’t initiating sex can often personalize it and struggle emotionally.

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The Power of Commitment in Marriage

It is Christ alone who gives us the power to love others in a committed way.

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Spiritual Warfare: When the Enemy Attacks Your Marriage

Warning signs alert us when the Enemy attacks your marriage. Learn how to be victorious against the Devil’s schemes.

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How To Strengthen Your Spiritual Connection In Marriage

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley have discovered three key experiences to help strengthen a couple’s spiritual connection.

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Is Financial Infidelity Hurting Your Marriage?

A growing number of Americans hide credit cards and bank accounts from spouses. Financial infidelity can damage your bottom line and destroy your marriage.

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Marriage Devotional: Honor God With Your Very Best

God asks you and your spouse to trust Him with by giving your very best. Will it make a difference in your marriage?

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4 Healing Prayers for Marriage Restoration

If your marriage is in trouble, you can cry out to God with these prayers for marriage restoration. Remember that nothing is too hard for God.

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How to Support a Friend Going Through a Divorce

Knowing what to say when a close friend goes through a divorce is difficult, yet there are several ways you can ease your friend’s burden.

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What Does the Bible Say About Emotions?

Emotions are like the dash lights in your car.  They’re not the problem; they’re simply trying to tell you something.

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When Your Spouse Struggles With Trauma

A spouse can bring pain, triggers and irrational responses to a marriage when he or she has experienced trauma that’s unresolved. But with love and commitment, his or her spouse can learn to help.

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How to Forgive Your Spouse When It’s Not Easy

The Bible tells us to forgive unconditionally, but it doesn’t say we are to forget immediately. Sometimes it takes time to rebuild the trust that’s been lost.

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How to Forgive Your Spouse

Forgiving your spouse is never easy. It means letting go of an offense. It means giving grace instead of nurturing a grudge. How do you do that?

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Improve Your Marriage by Asking the Right Questions

Asking the right questions can strengthen your marriage and determine the trajectory of your relationship. It’s essential that you develop this tool for a strong marriage.

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How to Know When Your Marriage Is in Trouble

Marriage problems vary in complexity. You can solve most marriage trouble without help from a professional counselor. However some situations indicate you should consider guidance from an expert.

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Love Is a Sacrifice: An Easter Reminder

Love is a sacrifice. We should treat our spouse as someone of great value and care for their needs. But sacrifice should be motivated by love, not fear.

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Dealing with Emotional Distance in Marriage

When we feel threatened, we build emotional walls that don’t allow our spouse into the deepest parts of our hearts and minds. The emotional distance can cause marital problems.

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MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: Sacrificial Love

Robertson McQuilkin was at the peak of his career when his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Her condition worsened, and he chose to care for his wife full time.

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Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage

Learn how embracing your God-given gender roles in marriage can bring vitality, joy and security into your relationship.

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The Billy Graham Rule: Can Men and Women Be Friends?

God wants us to have friends. And that can include having opposite-sex friendships. But those friendships should come with boundaries.

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What Is Spiritual Abuse in Marriage?

Darby Strickland, a counselor and teacher at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, defines spiritual abuse in marriage and offers advice for helping wives who are oppressed in this way.