Sacrificial love often goes unnoticed, yet it reflects the heart of Christ—costly, unseen, and deeply transformative. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15:13 (NKJV) I had no idea when we first got married that I’d find myself waking up alone. And not only for…
Every marriage has the potential for negative attributes and if we aren’t intentional about tending it, they will run rampant. “Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.” (Song of Solomon 2:15 ESV) “If you have a conflict-free marriage, you need to open your eyes. One of you has…
What do you do when you no longer feel united with your spouse? You can recover oneness in your marriage. It was a warm, early summer day when Dennis invited me to go to lunch. We’d known each other as friends for three years in college. But we hadn’t seen each other in a year…
What do you want God to do for your marriage? What is God’s love story for your marriage? God wants us to love one another because He wants our relationships to showcase His love! For your maker is your husband, the Lord of hosts is his name. (Isaiah 54:5, ESV) That’s the question I threw…
Would you like to build a sweet marriage? No matter where your relationship is at, here is a simple, but powerful way you can start right now! Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV) I could see it was starting to take a toll on him….
The way to talk to your spouse can set a foundation for a deeply foundational and connective marriage. Speaking in love sets the stage. “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.“Proverbs 18:21 MSG My husband Robbie and I once hosted a large dinner party where, to ensure a good mix of…
Why is it so easy to see what needs work in others? It’s not up to us to change that other person, and it’s a weight we don’t need to bear. Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all…
….to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. (Titus 3:2b) Matt and I were definitely having our differences that day. Nor was this some mild dispute like whose turn it was to pick up the kids or who left the stove burner on. No, this disagreement had to do…
We all have room for growing in grace as we follow the Lord’s leading for our lives. “You, therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus…
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 3:20 ESV My husband, Mike, and I believe in marriage counseling. It has helped us immensely in our seventeen years of marriage. We’ve gone to counseling when things were good because they can always be better….
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