Marriage

Marriage is a joy and a blessing, but it won't always be easy. When tensions and anger take hold, when trust is broken, when it feels like God is silent - cling to these verses. 

When we look at Jesus life, there are quite a few holes. This inevitably brings up quite a few questions, and one that people love to explore is whether or not Jesus was married. Various "discoveries" and fictional accounts have fed these inquiries. But is there an answer? And if Jesus was married, how would that change the Gospel narrative?

God’s redeeming love for each couple offers second chances. Both husband and wife have to return to their commitment to stay together.

A compliment can really go a long way and give your wife the pep in her step for the day.

I personally love when my husband comes straight to me and gives me a big hug right when he gets home. It reminds me that he is on my team and that I matter to him. Make sure to never leave the house without first stopping for an embrace.

Husbands must understand that when a wife is frustrated, underneath that frustration is an emotional need that's gone unmet. When you cease to take her frustration as a personal criticism and start seeing it as an expression of her needs, you can ask the Lord how you best can meet it.

Rather than give, we take all we can get. How do you know you’ve lost your way in loving your spouse? Here are 5 signs that you’re the taker in the relationship.

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.

Do you attend to everything else and give your family leftover crumbs of your time? Are you always tired while interacting with your family because you spent all your energy out there? It hurts your wife deeply if she senses that your family is not among your top priorities.

How can you successfully navigate marriage even in those moments when you don’t feel “in love”? Here are three expectations I encourage you to bring to your relationship.

A comprehensive new study uncovers surprising trends in modern relationships, revealing that despite AI's pervasive influence, the deep desire for genuine human connection and marriage is experiencing a significant resurgence. 

In this over-sexed and under-loved world, Christian couples are looking for the real deal, the secret to lasting love with a vibrant sex life.

I never saw a man fall as quickly as he did. I didn’t mean it one bit. I didn’t realize how effortlessly I obliterated my husband’s confidence, purpose, and self-respect in one simple, off-handed comment.

There are certain things about you that your husband finds irresistible. But most husbands would prefer to keep this list a secret.

I’d venture to say that one of the primary marriage killers is when emotional trust is broken. This can be harder to spot, understand, and manage because it’s much more subtle than the traditional big breaks we know bring marriages to an end.

When your marriage feels heavy and hope seems far away, God's Word is your anchor. These Scriptures offer the grace, strength, and peace you need to hold fast through the darkest seasons.

Is there a “husband's duties list” from the Bible that should guide how we set up our homes? Should your husband be the man of the family?

Gratitude in marriage isn’t just about saying “thank you”—it’s a daily decision to love with your hands, your words, and your prayers. Here’s how to start today.

If summer is the season of adventure, fall is definitely the season of romance. Even most die-hard summer lovers admit there's something sweet and cozy about the crisp, cooler air breaking through the mugginess, breaking out the blankets, and getting the wood delivery for indoor fires again. But before settling into this season, consider mixing things up a bit with some new fall traditions that often get overlooked or regarded as just something to do with the kids.

While we should never choose a divorce casually, we also shouldn’t assume that every person who gets divorced has sinned. If you’re divorced or facing the possibility of divorce, remember that God’s love for you hasn’t changed, and he offers you hope in the middle of your pain.