Marriage Update Archives

What fears or societal changes might be getting in the way of marriage, and what are those of us desiring to marry at some point supposed to do...

There is a tendency to grow complacent with those closest to us. And as we get comfortable in our relationship, it’s easy to lose the...

Have you ever considered that your husband can become an object of idolatry? How do you know for sure if your husband has become an idol? Here are...

When partners cannot accept critical feedback, healthy communication stops and marriage intimacy is unable to grow.

At some point we’re going to hear from a high school sweetheart, date from college days, or someone else who simply “likes” what we “like.”

As a relationship becomes more serious, conversations deepen. At least they should. Sometimes we shy away from asking tough questions in order to...

What if marriage is so hard we can hardly utter words of hope? This is where we must pray God’s Word. Praying God’s Word gives us the words when we...

Submitting to her need means men must understand what she needs, accepting them as legitimate needs to be respected.

Differences in handling money that lead to discord are Satan’s effective weapons. They cause separation from the one to whom we said “I do.”

When we choose to love the other person in moments where they least deserve it, and when we least feel like offering it, God smiles.

I have known my mother-in-law for half of my life. If you buy into the stereotype that says mother-in-laws are intolerable, especially towards...

Every pastor is faced by the dilemma of whether to marry certain couples. Some of the decisions get complicated really quickly.

Sometimes God is silent, our prayers go unanswered. When we are tired of the silence, we can still trust His heart.

It turns out that the mundane days of marriage are even more important than the big ones.

It’s often been said that A wedding lasts a day, but a marriage lasts a lifetime.