Though I may juggle more activities at the end of the year, I can make time with my spouse and be fully present when we spend time together.
Marriage Success
Surveys find that divorce rates drop by 30 percent or more when engaged couples seek premarital counseling.
All lovers know there is a price for love. And God – who is love – knows more than anyone else the cost of great love.
Though He came to earth already, we’re waiting for Jesus to return. Waiting is difficult but not passive. It should involve preparation.
Remember you are a couple first and parents second. (Don’t let the kids have all the fun!) Here are a few tips to help you have a great couple’s Christmas.
Focus on the Family invites you and your spouse to celebrate Advent. To pause from the hectic pace of the holiday season and remember those who waited for God’s promised Son, to hope in His Word and to rest in His love.
Focus on the Family invites you and your spouse to celebrate Advent. To pause from the hectic pace of the holiday season and remember those who waited for God’s promised Son, to hope in His Word and to rest in His love.
Married individuals … experience less stress and emotional pathology than their unmarried counterparts.
Has God given you and your spouse a shared goal or a vision for your marriage? It’s time to identify it and act on it together.
Your spouse can’t meet all your needs. The remedy is godly self-care — seeking Him as your source of fulfillment.
A healthy marriage flourishes when both partners support each other’s growth while seeking God’s guidance.
To determine marriage health, couples need to monitor their relational fitness to catch problems they might miss. Here are some questions to help you.
Need a new idea for a date with your spouse? Try these three special suggestions for a great time together.
Burn survivor John O’Leary’s story of unconditional love and commitment inspires all to live a life that can overcome fierce obstacles.
I used to overreact. Now I seek clarity before reacting in communication with my wife. I slow down and examine my heart before engaging.
If you’re not sure that certain friendships are having a positive impact on you, consider the influence these guys have on your marriage. Do they encourage you to love your wife more?
Why is a couple’s prayer life such a strong aspect of marital happiness? Three types of prayers happen in different instances and have unique marriage-enhancing effects.
Celebrations are ways to remember significant events and to share joy with loves ones. The concept of celebration is woven throughout Scripture. How can couples grow closer through celebration?
The difference between a ho-hum marriage and a dream marriage during the parenting years may take less than five minutes a day. Even as a busy parent, you can manage that.
The goal of a great marriage conversation is to affirm what your spouse is doing right, to exchange ideas and to offer suggestions for the future. Use these questions to get that process started.
