Marriage

Grief won’t spare your marriage—but it doesn’t have to undo it. Here’s how couples can stay close when loss strikes hardest.

Marriage in the teen years is no easy task. These five biblical-minded steps can help you stay united, find peace in the chaos, and strengthen what matters most.

Here is the key: if you suddenly start performing a bunch of thoughtful gestures for your spouse, don’t get bitter if they don’t return the favor or even notice. It’s not about tit for tat, it’s about showing the person you married that you haven’t forgotten about them, and that they matter to you. If serving your spouse is making you bitter and resentful, then take those feelings to Jesus and let Him examine your heart. 

Lord, it struck me today that you’ve probably already wiped the tears from my wife’s eyes. Thank you for that. Would you tell her I love her—and I’m looking forward to the day when we both get to experience no more death…or sorrow…or crying…or pain? Amen!

Some of these catchphrases seem sensible, but they are quite shallow. Here are four popular phrases that are damaging the purpose of what God intended marriage to be:

God created marriage and family as the foundation of our society, and as a result, the evil one is constantly doing what he can to aggravate our unions. He knows that if he can break apart a couple, he can inflict trauma, harm, and struggle on a whole family unit. Sometimes divorce is necessary and healthy but it's never ideal. Let's be on guard, ready for those moments of discouragement and temptation, so we can see the mission to remain faithful to each other until death is realized.

Even strong Christian marriages face unseen struggles. This biblical guide walks through seven quiet threats to intimacy—and offers prayerful steps to draw closer to your husband again.

While seasons of unhappiness are a normal part of marriage, they are meant to be just that, seasons. If you find yourself stuck together in a place of perpetual unhappiness and unhealthiness, then it's time to ask God and each other what needs to change. If your partner is unwilling to pursue health after prayer, patience, and intervention, then seeking out trusted advisors to guide you toward health is wise. While God values marriage, he also values each of us, and at times, a marriage must end for health to happen in a home. 

God still uses broken stories, and it’s time churches made space for healing, honesty, and hope.

When was the last time you had a fight, slept in separate bedrooms and had fantasies/fears that your marriage was over?

I’ve heard it quoted by so many people. It’s been thrown in my face, reminding me what a sinful person I am for walking away from my marriage.

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.

In a perfect world, the ones we love would know instinctively how to love us in a way that meets our needs. But you and I are not living in a perfect world.

An empty nest is a difficult transition for any couple, even close couples. However, it doesn't have to be. Empty nests can unearth a new world of possibilities for you and your spouse. As couples rediscover each other, rediscover the Lord, make each other a priority, get new hobbies, and grieve the loss of not having their children around, they may find the second part of their marriage is even better and more fulfilling than the first.

When patience turns to desperation, even marriage can feel like a backup plan. But is this what the Lord desires for your life and heart?

I entered into marriage believing certain myths—idealistic, storybook ideas of what marriage should be like—that just aren’t true.

Prayers for a stronger marriage are a powerful force that can help create a solid, life-long marriage bond.

Even with the best of intentions, husbands can leaves their wives feeling hurt. If they don't speak up about ways they aren't feeling loved, holes can start to form in the relationship.

Want to bless your husband in deeper, lasting ways? These seven small habits—rooted in Scripture and love—can bring peace and joy to your marriage.

Mark your milestone with more than flowers or dinner. Here are meaningful ways to celebrate your love and God’s faithfulness through every season.