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Spiritual Growth

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Faith Conversations: Unconditional Love

Love is not only something God does; it’s who He is. Spending time with Him can help us appreciate this aspect of God. Then His unconditional and sacrificial love can overflow into our marriages.

More Than Conquerors

If you want to grow together beyond your natural limitations, consider adopting spiritual practices that can lift your marriage above its natural limitations.

Should Christians See 50 Shades of Grey?

Although it seems logical to think a book like 50 Shades of Grey could possibly reignite life—even in the bedroom—I’m not convinced the outcome will be as women hoped.  Seeking excitement through reading about sadism, masochism and sexual bondage can truly end up causing more harm than good.

Studying the Bible as a Married Couple

When couples read and study the Bible together, they increase spiritual intimacy and a general sense of togetherness.

Romance and Intimacy

A couple’s level of oneness is usually evident in their level of companionship, commitment and passion for each other.

When My Husband Joined My Devotions

Together, we have unearthed one of the most overlooked secrets for a strong marriage — going into God’s presence together to pray and read His Word.

Devotional: Facing Adversity

The reality of the presence of adversity in life is a given.

God’s Promises to Service Members and Spouses

God’s promises are solid and surprisingly applicable to military life.

Devotional: Sex and Intimacy

To yield to one another sexually in marriage is to step into God-created intimacy.

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Building a Pure Marriage

God has a beautiful plan for every married couple, even those of us who have suffered losses.

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Blending Two Spiritual Lives

Loving God is a great place to build a foundation for spiritual intimacy within a marriage.

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Helping Your Spouse Grow Spiritually

What can you do when you and your spouse don’t have the same level of spiritual maturity or interest?

Serving Others

Christian couples have something to offer, even though we feel otherwise at times. We have our hearts, our time and the wisdom God has given us from life experiences. Going into a cocoon isn’t healthy for our marriage, our family or the body of Christ.

Sex: Where It All Starts

Sex: Where It All Starts

Sex is one of the biggest somethings of all time in more fabulous ways than most people appreciate.

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The Glorious Story of Sexuality

Christians have a far more beautiful story to tell about the glorious nature of human sexuality than most imagine.

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Beginning to Pray Together

These eight suggestions will help you begin to pray together as a couple and deepen your spiritual intimacy.