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Woman yelling at spouse who ignores her while looking at phone on couch.

Is it Okay to Yell At Your Spouse?

Regular, human behavior isn’t what God has called us to. Through the Holy Spirit, God takes our human impulses and sanctifies them. He transforms our natural reactions into something that glorifies Him.

A husband hugs his wife tenderly and empathetically. Here are five ways to support your spouse after a job loss.

Five Ways to Support Your Spouse after a Job Loss

A spouse’s job loss can be a trying and uncertain time. But it’s important to remind them that their job is not their whole identity. They are also an eternal child of God with purpose beyond their work.

Fighting stress in marriage. A young married couple is worried looking at the electricity bill or the arrival of very expensive taxes

Marriage Devotional: Fighting Stress in Your Marriage

Maybe you’re fighting stress in your marriage. Maybe you and your spouse had a disagreement, or there’s an unexpected repair bill, or the kids are acting up again. The stress is building and you’re not sure what to do.

Man and woman in a season of stress

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: SEASONS OF STRESS

In a season of transition, it’s easy to feel a loss of connection with your spouse. If you’re in a time of need, ask God for help.

MARRIAGE DEVOTIONAL: OVERCOMING OVERCOMMITMENT

Today’s Scripture “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted by much serving. And she went up to him and …

A woman sits on the edge of the bed with her head in her hand, as if stressed out. Her husband sits on the other end, trying to talk to her. Here are some tips to deal with past abortions in marriage.

How to Deal With a Past Abortion in Marriage

If you’ve been through an abortion in the past, keeping it from your spouse can cause even more pain. Here are several ways you and your spouse can deal with a past abortion.

A young couple embrace each other in a cornfield. Masturbation in marriage might be problematic if it sabotages intimacy.

Is Self-Stimulation in Marriage Wrong?

Sexuality in marriage is a complex journey of intimacy. There are times when self-stimulation fosters this intimacy and times when it destroy its. Author Juli Slattery looks at the difference between the two instances.

A woman sits on a couch on the other end from her husband, with whom she is clearly angry. Imagine they hit one of your “buttons,” and you had an angry outburst at your spouse. How do you repair the relationship?

What Should I Do After an Angry Outburst at My Spouse?

How do you repair the relationship when you have an angry outburst at your spouse? Read on to learn more about controlling your reactions.

Photo of a man and woman sitting on a couch with their heads in their hands, clearly overwhelmed by their child, who is bouncing on the couch behind them. How you manage parenting stress and parental burnout in marriage can either harm your relationship or create deeper intimacy and happiness.

How To Cope With Parental Burnout as a Couple

Learning to manage parenting stress in marriage can strengthen your relationship with your spouse. Here are several way you can cope with parenting stress, together.

A man and a woman touch foreheads in a close, intimate moment in the park. Intimacy depends on how much we’re willing to reveal about ourselves beneath the surface. Here's how truth leads to intimacy with your spouse.

How Telling the Truth Leads to Intimacy With Your Spouse

Intimacy with your spouse means being completely open to them — emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This type of vulnerability comes with risk but one worth taking.

Is sex a need? A man and woman snuggle and laugh.

Is Sex a Need?

Sex is part of God’s design for marriage. But is it a need? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley talk about sex, marriage, and desire.

A man and a woman are enjoying cleaning the floor together, helping each other as husband and wife. The Christian roles of husband and wife have gotten a bad rap. Have your view of marital roles and submission have been smaller than God’s?

What Are the Biblical Roles of Husband and Wife?

What are the roles of Christian men and women in marriage? And why does it matter? Here are a few things to consider.

A mature woman says goodbye to her adult daughter at the door of her house. Here is some information on empty nest syndrome and our relationship with God.

Empty Nest Syndrome and Our Relationship with God

An empty nest can leave parents feeling empty and without purpose. But it can also offer a time of hope and a chance to strengthen your relationship with God.

A young bride and groom sit in a field, holding a cut-out of a house, signifying their marriage hopes and dreams. But what if your marriage is not meeting your expectations?

Navigating Marriage Expectations When Marriage Isn’t How You Thought It Would Be

The fairytale wedding is over and the realities of married life are sinking in. Are you missing the “happily ever after?”

A collage of photographs showcasing a Shawn and Jayneen Scheffler's journey through different stages of their marriage, from their wedding day to more recent moments together. The images reflect love, companionship, and resilience, offering a visual representation of hope and perseverance, even when facing challenges in learning how to save your marriage when it seems hopeless.

How To Save Your Marriage When It Seems Hopeless

One couple thought divorce was inevitable. Enter Hope Restored

Two couples sit in a circle in discussion with one another. Finding a mentor couple willing to counsel you and your spouse takes time and effort. Here are practices you might find helpful when learning how to find a mentor couple.

How To Find a Mentor Couple for Your Marriage

Finding a mentor couple willing to counsel you and your spouse takes time and effort. Here are some practices you might find helpful.

A man hides his face in shame from a computer screen in a dark room. People may use sex and pornography to activate a “pleasure system high” that can lead to a deeper progression of porn addiction.

The Progression of Porn Addiction

Addition to pornography follows a certain progression: early exposure, addiction, escalation, desensitization and acting out sexually. Here’s how you can break the chain.

Bart Millard and his wife smile warmly in an outdoor setting, dressed in stylish yet cozy attire.

Bart Millard and Shannon Millard on MercyMe and Marriage

Bart Millard, lead singer of MercyMe, and his wife, Shannon Millard, discuss how they nurture their marriage, manage chores and raise a family amid the busyness of Bart’s demanding touring schedule with his band.

A man is praying for his wife.

Praying for Your Wife

Praying for your wife is one of the best things you can do for your relationship!

A smiling couple sharing a warm moment outdoors, symbolizing intimacy in marriage through connection and companionship.

On the Trail to Intimacy in Marriage

Busyness, parenting and mundane tasks can grow over the path to togetherness. But it’s never too late to reclaim the trail to intimacy.