Marriage Update Archives

Friendship is where any marriage will start, but it will not finish there. Marriage must be built on a firmer foundation than friendship alone.

We allow ourselves to endure unnecessary wounding in relationships because it brings us to a place of humility that honors Christ.

Setting aside our reaction in order to fully listen to our mate is a challenge, but necessary and critically important.

This transforming phrase contains just three words – three simple but powerful words that are sometimes not so simple to say.

Why do some marriages thrive while die? Though we might think this is an issue of compatibility, the truth is much more behavior based.

Give each other permission to share critical information, if done respectfully and kindly on areas of growth and change needed in the other.

The Proverbs 31 wife was strong in all the right places and gives us a blueprint of how to live with strength and honor.

Life made a detour, unexpected and stressful. But with a still mind and a calm heart, you can follow these steps to inspire your spouse.

A solid marriage is built on more than a weekly outing to the local Applebee’s.

God only wants me to share those thoughts, concerns and emotions with my husband that have the goal of building up our marriage.

The reality of married life is that we all settle into negative and positive communication. Both kinds of communication change a marriage.

Whether you’re making your way toward a reconciliation or learning to love each other more, growing a good marriage is an ongoing process.

The honeymoon is but a memory, but the excitement of building a life remains. Most couples never even see it coming. Mental illness.

Scripture tells us very clearly that in this life we will have crises. However, we are told that problems and crises can make us stronger.

I’m not perfect and neither is my husband. But that’s not the issue. God wants us to honor each other, even with our imperfections.