Marriage Update Archives

During that first year, dissatisfaction, disappointment, and discouragement were a part of daily life. It was clear to me we weren’t a match.

Family dynamics present constant challenges, particularly during the holidays, when everyone is expected to gather together. Couples can get pulled...

One thing that drives me crazy is when people say, "Oh, that is your (mom, dad, brother, etc), and they will always be your family." or "You need...

Before I got married, I vowed I would never be a nagging wife. And then I got married. And stuff happened.

A godly man knows he is accountable for his wife and kids when he gets to heaven. He is responsible for teaching them, guiding them, making wise...

You have eighteen years with your children, and then they grow up to have their own lives. But when you got married, you vowed to be with your...

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.

But playtime can never go away in a relationship if you want to cultivate a closer connection. If you’re a hard worker and feel guilty taking a day...

The world's patterns fail to bring love and happiness, but the Author of marriage knows how to make it last a lifetime. Adapting God’s ways will...

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...

In a Christian marriage, two believers can support each other, move with one purpose. They can bear the burden together because they are moving...

So, is it possible to change the course of poor communication in your marriage? Absolutely! But it does take a mutual decision to make the effort...

After deciding to follow Christ, the person you choose to marry is your second most important decision. So what happens if you marry an unbeliever?

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...

The enemy has been plotting to destroy what God created to be good since day one. We must not slip into complacency and fail to recognize the...