Marriage

God did not create marriage as an institution designed to trap you in an unhealthy and unsafe relationship. While we know divorce is always something we grieve, there are times when divorce is the step God is calling you to. Trust him to help you break free from a toxic situation.

One of the most important tasks to accomplish before a ceremony is to select Scriptures. Bible verses for weddings set the tone for a couple as they begin their lives as one.

Blind optimism says our spouse is our perfect soulmate who can do no wrong--but this only sets us up for painful disappointment. Hope and help are found in confronting the hard facts of marriage together.

"Marriage is work"! Does that statement strike a chord with you? Do you feel as if you breezed through dating and courtship only to hit a bump in the road in marriage? If you do, you are not alone. Many couples opine that there's a stark difference between marriage and dating. In marriage, they realize that they need to exert mental and physical effort to keep the wheels of their marriage turning. What came so easily and naturally during dating seems to have morphed into work. Hard work. What exactly changed? Did God design marriage as hard work?

If we don’t even consider keeping the flame alive in our marriages, the summer events will take over and time will slip away from us. This could potentially cause a rift or slow divide in our sacred unions. Friends, we mustn’t let that happen. That said, let’s discover some fun summer date ideas that will really spice things up and rekindle the flame if need be.

When kids observe their parents' divorce, it affects their view of marriage. Now, the younger generations are witnessing grandma and grandpa getting divorced. This cultural change communicates to them that “marriage doesn’t work or last,” resulting in a high rate of cohabitation rather than marriage for the current generation.

To help you develop the right mindset about sex, it helps to understand what the Bible says about sex in marriage. Getting this right will go a long way in helping you develop a healthy sex life within your marriage if you are married or will get married, and will help you understand God’s plan for his people even if you remain unmarried.

Marriage is created for a bigger purpose than just itself. Marriage is a depiction of our relationship with God. We are called in this life to love, study, know and respect our God. That is also our calling for our spouse.

Submission in marriage is a part of that relational advice God gives us. The Hebrew word for submit is a verb meaning apply, serve, present, bring near. What a beautiful definition when applied to marriage!

We care for our sick spouses because it’s our job. We committed ourselves to them and God on our wedding day. Caring for them is an opportunity to live out this promise. You get to show them firsthand how you are there for them no matter what.

God promises strength to persevere, but we have to submit to His plan and learn acceptance with joy. Here are three “Scripture nuggets” for long-marrieds to revive the romance and survive the challenges.

The first few months of marriage are great. You’re still in the honeymoon phase and gloriously in love. Soon, you will settle into your everyday lives and routines, which can be when things get tricky. I mean adjusting to each other and learning what it’s like to live with someone. You learn each other’s quirks, habits, and idiosyncrasies, and if you have been an only child your whole life, this can be tough. The first year of marriage can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be a war zone. Here are some tips for your first year of marriage.

Would your spouse be surprised by your calendar, your budget, or your heart? This guide walks you through why real transparency matters in a godly marriage.

No matter what a person believes on the matter of interracial marriage, I want to begin with the fact that we are all made in the image of God.

Sometimes couples end in arguments without really talking about the situation. Set a designated time and a private area where you can hash things out. Talk about everything, how you feel about each other, the current state of your marriage, etc. Leave nothing out. Agree not to get angry or emotional but simply allow the other to speak. Make it a safe space where each can speak their mind without fear of character assassinations or blame.

While it is easy for a wife to think of her husband's need for sex as some primal urge to be satisfied, you would be wise to realize that God has ordained that your husband connects with you in the marriage bed in order to knit your hearts and bodies together in intimate unity.

If you believe you are falling out of love with your spouse––if marriage restoration seems to be out of reach––take to heart the five steps in this article.

As we studied through scripture, talked about our marriage and prayed about what to teach on, we kept going back to two things that felt most important to us and made us a “happy couple”: Foundation and Friendship.

Satan would love to ensure you. Jesus made it clear what the enemy’s agenda is for your life. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” In contrast, Christ “Came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10).

Helping your spouse grieve is a privilege because it’s an opportunity to love, support, comfort, and rely on the Lord in a very specific way.