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14 Jan

Better Spouse Challenge of 2013

Life is but a vapor. Another year is gone. If you are not careful, so much time can quickly pass that you forget to spend any of that time on your marriage. Be intentional this year. We talk about resolutions this time of year. Technically, we should be committing to change and growth all year […]

14 Jan

Spice Up Your Marriage

When one studies divorce rates, it is often said that Christians divorce at a similar rate as the world; however, when you study more in depth into Christians who are more devoted and attend church frequently (as well as other factors) that statistic drops. This shows that those who are dedicated to living out their […]

20 Dec

3 Marriage Lessons from the Christmas Story

There is so much depth in the Bible and in the Nativity story. There are truths within truths in many places, and if, occasionally, the reader shifts perspectives while reading the Holy Spirit may reveal these deep truths in unexpected places. Today, we would like you to look at the story of Christmas from the […]

29 Nov

The 15 Happy Home Tips of Christmas

1. Jesus is the reason for the Christmas season. Don’t lose perspective of that. We suggest creating a family tradition of reading the Nativity story from the Bible. Traditions rooted in our Christian faith unite and bond us together as family and with the Lord. 2. If you are a newlywed or in a new […]

1 Nov

Spice Up Your Marriage

Men especially should know that a wife will feel more comforted and protected with her husband (her spiritual leader of the home) if he is open to sharing his spiritual life with her. Men also want to know that their wife is in communication with God so that he may know she is gathering her […]

1 Nov

Start Talkin’

There is a good chance that you may be thinking what are love languages and why should I talk about them? The Five Love Languages is a book written by Gary Chapman. He explores how different people give and receive love in different ways. He created five categories or “languages” in which people tend to […]

22 Oct

Ill Words Sicken a Marriage

Generally, if a couple is already on the rocks in their relationship, there most likely are a lot of hurtful and divisive things being said; however, you don’t have to be at a particularly desperate spot in marriage in order for there to be a lot of biting and ugly words coming out. Remember though, […]

25 Sep

Every Marriage is a Message

The Lord our God chose to explain the relationship of Christ and the church as a marriage. We, the church, are the bride of Christ. Our relationship with Christ is marital in nature. Why? Because a marriage is a covenant—the highest form of promise with God. A covenant is not to be broken; it is […]

13 Sep

Two Are Better Than One

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a (NKJV) When it comes to our marriages, many times it may feel like you wouldn’t have these problems if you were single, but often we forget to acknowledge the […]

5 Sep

5 Lessons About Marriage That You Can Teach Your Children

Believe it or not your little ones are observing your every move. They recognize the tension between you and your spouse, and they notice the love and affection. They may not know what the stock market is or how sex can make a baby, but they do grasp emotions. They understand simple concepts like helping […]