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Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Discovering the Secrets of a Happy Marriage

Fawn Weaver took a worldwide tour to learn the secrets of happy marriage, and now she’s sharing them with you! From stories of couples in Asia, Africa, and right here in North America, to Fawn’s personal marriage journey, you’ll be encouraged to seek the best in your spouse and choose happiness in your marriage.

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How to Rekindle “Like” for Your Spouse

Have you noticed that your spouse’s personality quirks, which you thought were so cute when you were dating, are driving you nuts now that you’re married? In the early days, it was laughable when she forgot items on her way out of the house or grocery shopped at random. Now you wish she’d just learn …

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How Integrity Leads to Intimacy

Integrity is for a marriage what a foundation is for a house. Without it, your relationship will fall apart. John, Greg and Erin discuss what genuine integrity looks like, and how to talk with your spouse about difficult things. Featuring Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Raquel Rogers.

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Rebuilding Trust in Your Marriage After Infidelity (Part 2 of 2)

Mark and Jill Savage share their personal story of rebuilding trust in their marriage after their relationship was devastated by infidelity. (Part 2 of 2)

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Rebuilding Trust in Your Marriage After Infidelity (Part 1 of 2)

Mark and Jill Savage share their personal story of rebuilding trust in their marriage after their relationship was devastated by infidelity. (Part 1 of 2)

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Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow: United in Ministry

Compassion for kids with special needs brought them together and shapes their outreach as a couple

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Letting Go of Control in Your Marriage

All of us want to feel the freedom to be ourselves when we’re with our mate. But, if one spouse is always trying to control the other, it can weigh a marriage down with resentment. John, Greg and Erin discuss how giving your spouse freedom can strengthen your relationship. Featuring Dr. Ron and Mrs. Jan …

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How To Make ‘Couple’ Friends With Your Spouse

When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for “couple” friends. After two big moves, we’ve had a little practice at forming friendships. Here are a few things we’ve learned.

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How To Choose a Church With Your Spouse

Consider the following strategies to learn how to choose a church with your spouse.

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Making Personal Time for God After Marriage

When I was single, I was deeply aware of my need for God. He was the only other Person in my apartment to talk to on quiet evenings. He was the one who gave me peace when I was scared and loved me no matter what. And while those things were still true after I …

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How to Change Your Spouse

If your spouse decides to change, it’s because he or she found motivation to do so, not because you crafted a compelling argument.

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Improving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Part 2 of 2)

Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren. (Part 2 of 2)

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Improving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Part 1 of 2)

Author and speaker Ron Deal offers couples in blended families advice on how they can assess the strengths of their marriage and improve on areas of weakness in light of the particular challenges they face in parenting stepchildren. (Part 1 of 2)

Why I Care About Your Sex Life … And so Should You

Healthy sexual intimacy correlates with an overall strong relationship. But it’s about more than you and your spouse having a good time in bed. It is a central aspect of a holy metaphor.

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Prioritizing Marriage in a Blended Family

Consider the following ways to partner with your spouse and prioritize marriage in a blended family.

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Shared Responsibilities — A Perfect 10 Marriage Meditation

While are no spiritual laws for vacuuming or dusting, the Bible has things to say about how couples can deal with chores. But it’s not easy.

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Jonny and Carissa: Living One Panel at a Time

How Jonny and Carissa Hawkins create a thriving marriage on a cartoonist’s income

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Learning to Love After a Challenging Season

Remembering the reasons we chose our spouse and focusing on the joy we can experience with them are good ways to start recovering from stressful seasons of life.

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Extend Grace When Your Spouse Behaves Badly

During those moments when your spouse is acting rude, can you extend grace in spite of how they’re showing up? Can you protect your marriage by not reacting or not engaging in an unkind way?

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Something Borrowed — Family Treasures

In my youth, many women mentored me through their God-given gifts and talents. And now I feel my calling is to pass on these strengths to brides-to-be everywhere. After all, in order to borrow, someone else must be willing to share!