Marriage

Do you have a significant other (a wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, or fiancé)? If so, why not give something up as a couple? Not only will this unique spin on the typical Lenten practice help you grow in your faith, but it's also sure to help you grow in your relationship.

We will talk about new, fun, and exciting ways you can show that love to them in a way they understand. We will consider their personalities as well as their primary love languages. People have different ways of receiving love; we will explore those along with some ideas for showing love to our spouses as Valentine's Day approaches.

We laughed, and then he said, "I never know what to get for you. Roses and chocolate and dinners seem so unoriginal, so what do wives really want on Valentine's Day?" It was a good question.

So put the kiddos to bed, grab the blankets, get the popcorn poppin’, and be prepared to snuggle up close because this list of movies may make your Valentine’s Day just a little sweeter.

Marriage conflict doesn’t have to lead to distance or permanent damage. These five Christ-centered steps show how prayer, honest communication, and wise counsel can help restore unity and peace in your marriage.

With so many biblical scholars disagreeing on interpretation, is it any wonder many find Song of Solomon confusing?

...impatience compels us to cut off folks who fail to respond fast enough to our liking, which limits the number of people we can serve.

How many times have you been upset about something, and you only wished your spouse would have responded to you with the words "I understand." I bet it would have kept you from going to bed angry.

I pray that these five simple tips help keep you from unrealistic expectations not only this Valentine’s Day but every day of the year! Remember to thank God for where you are, communicate clearly with your spouse and view things from the lens of Scripture.

Many wives carry silent disappointment when their husbands don’t lead spiritually. This article offers calm, biblical direction for helping—not replacing—your husband in the role God designed.

Valentine’s Day can reopen the ache of widowhood in ways few understand. These heartfelt prayers offer comfort and a quiet place to grieve with God.

Friends, the deceiver is still deceiving! But God is still God, and His very nature exudes love, grace, and mercy. So, when one of those students asked if God forgives sex before marriage, my initial response was a wholehearted, "Yes, of course, He does!" However, I know that there are many layers to this question, and it comes with a heart that may be seeking permission to fall into lust (if there will be forgiveness) or repentance due to guilt that is weighing heavy.

You can pray for the narcissists in your life and ask God to help them in their problems; however, it is best not to surround yourself with narcissists. Narcissists will use and manipulate others without a second thought about the other person’s well-being.

It can be challenging to balance family life and set aside time together, but if you are intentional about it, it is more than possible. Once you start to see the benefits of spending time together in the stillness of the Lord, you will begin to crave this time together and feel the void when you don’t.

The silent treatment is not mature, healthy, or holy. If anyone struggles with consistently using the silent treatment, there needs to be a call to change. Your loved ones do not appreciate you giving them the silent treatment. It probably hurts them and makes them feel you will never talk to them again. Choose to utilize healthier ways to communicate that will bring glory to God.