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Three Things to Focus On When Your Spouse is Not a Believer

You may have married before you became a Christian, and now feel the growing disconnect between your newer relationship with Jesus and your relationship with your spouse. You may have married someone who is not a Christian thinking things would work out, and they most certainly have not. Or you may have married believing your spouse was a Christian, but they have moved farther away from Christ while you have moved closer. What do you do when your spouse is not a believer?

When you should NOT be Kind to Your Spouse

Truthfully you should always be kind to your spouse. The problem comes when you confuse kind with nice. And accepting truly destructive behavior is decidedly unkind. Sometimes being kind to your spouse means doing what may seem to be very harsh.

Is Your Marriage an Idol?

God gave marriage to humankind as a good gift. But just like food, rest, pleasure, money, authority, or any other good thing, we get into serious trouble when we idolize the gift. Whether married or single, we will get wounded and disappointed if we make marriage an idol.

How to Know if This Is “The One”

So you’re looking for and praying for Mr. or Mrs. Right, your soulmate, the person God has uniquely created who will bring you joy, intimacy, and fulfillment. And now your heart is beating a little faster. Your emotions are getting hooked. And you wonder, is this The One?

Taking Your Marriage from Good to Great

If your marriage is good, be grateful! Those struggling in a bad marriage can learn a lot from you. But God is not satisfied with good; He desires your marriage to be “very good.” He wants it to be great! When two people love God, love each other, and are committed to ongoing growth, you can take your marriage from good to great. That doesn’t mean it will be problem-free, but it can be better than you ever imagined.

Three Things to Focus On When Your Spouse is Not a Believer

When you should NOT be Kind to Your Spouse

Is Your Marriage an Idol?

How to Know if This Is “The One”

Taking Your Marriage from Good to Great

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