Is Marriage Worth the Struggle?Yesterday I had a long talk with a couple whose marriage almost ended. After some serious bad behavior they separated…
When Pain Makes it Feel Impossible to Connect with the Family of GodAfter being deeply hurt in church or experiencing spiritual abuse you want to hide. Your body and soul may recoil…
Ten Things to Ask Your Marriage MentorsMost people embarking on marriage have precious little preparation for what will be the most important earthly relationship they will…
Are Your Reasons for Marriage the Right Reasons?Why did you get married in the first place, or why do you want to get married? And if you…
Make Valentine’s Day More than a Burdensome Commercial PauseToday is Valentine’s Day. This sort-of holiday seems mostly like a chance for retailers to make money during an otherwise…
5 Things I Wish the Church Taught About MarriageIs your church serving your marriage and relationship well? Are you satisfied with what the church has taught about marriage?…
Where Did You Learn About Marriage?You may have thought you entered marriage with a clean slate. You and your beloved were going to live happily…
Five Enemies of Your Marriage (Your Spouse is Not One of Them)It’s no surprise that marriage is under assault. Younger marriages end when one or both feel unhappy or unfulfilled. Longer-term…
How to Become the Spouse God Needs You to Be in 2022How would you grade your marriage today? There are few things that make a bigger impact on your sense of…
How to Build the Marriage You Desire in the New YearThere’s nothing magic about January 1. But there can be something almost magical about you making a decided change and…