Marriage

There is not a single married couple out there who had every aspect of married life figured out prior to their wedding day or who didn’t change their mind about something later. In reality, couples in healthy marriages embrace a more mature understanding of what a good relationship looks like.

A moment of pleasure can become a legacy of pain. Learn how Scripture offers both warning and a way of escape.

When married couples assist and encourage one another, they connect their lives with the bigger purpose and plan God has for them as they travel down this shared path together, enjoying the divine symphony of development, meaning, and love.

If I could give one gift to every Christian, it would be this conviction: “godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). How? Know how much money you’re earning and spending, choose “godliness with contentment,” and then budget accordingly.

Last year, my husband and I grew closer spiritually. It wasn’t a decision on our part but rather a series of circumstances and events that drew us into deep conversations, prayers, and a thirst for spiritual insight.

This holiday, be proactive and plan ahead to keep the spark going during the cozy season—and I don’t mean the one in the fireplace!

Whatever the situation is in your home, finances bring a unique set of challenges. We have to know how to avoid the common things that drag us into financial disagreements that cause discord in our marriages.

It was a very long journey that forever changed me. It was a journey that took me to a deeper relationship with God than I ever dreamed possible. It was a journey that shaped my heart and my purpose. As I continue to minister to women suffering the pain of adultery all these years later, here are five things I encourage you to do when you discover your spouse is having an affair.

The head of the household. The king of the castle. The man of the house. Our world has a lot to say about being a husband, but men looking to follow the godly mandate for marriage must turn to Scripture to see what it truly means to be a God-honoring husband.

People only say, “It’s the thought that counts” to dull the pain of a crummy gift. Many women will feel the sting of unmet expectations this Christmas. You can put salve on the sting of disappointment without drama or hurting your spouse’s feelings.

With all these lessons on what not to do, are we expected to have perfect marriages and sinless lives? Of course not! As we discussed, sin is a part of our world. Yet what we can learn from these marriages is repentance. Not all the couples exhibited this act, but David certainly learned from his mistake and still had to suffer the long-lasting consequences of his actions.

I grew up hearing “Mele Kalikimaka” as the Hawaiian way to say Merry Christmas. So what does that have to do with my spouse?

It is not your responsibility to please everyone around you. While it is common for us to want to please our family members, we don't need to do it if it will cause us to suffer mentally or physically. Choose what will help you the best this year, and if this means saying "no," then saying "no" is the best course to take.

As we face relatives coming to our home, time pressures and high expectations, it is important to take a look at your calendar and make decisions.

Whatever the issue, resist arguing your point and articulate your "why." Communicate your perspective with calmness and grace, giving your spouse every chance to see your side of things and hopefully come to agreement.