Marriage Update Archives

We, as Christians, cannot tolerate emotional abuse or we have become complicit in that very abuse.

You’ve probably heard it said, “Your capacity to experience joy is equivalent to your capacity to experience sadness and hurt.” I believe it is...

The marriage of our dreams is rarely the marriage of our reality. But a hard season doesn’t equal a hopeless marriage. There is hope.

Unmet expectations are one of the most destructive contributors to broken marriages.

Maybe there are some things you don’t know about divorce, things that only a divorced Christian can completely understand.

Though not as serious as engagement rings, promise rings should still not be bestowed lightly.

Are Christian singles letting unrealistic expectations get in the way of dating?

Love alone is not enough. A successful marriage requires honesty, trust and commitment. Teamwork, forgiveness, and strong faith in God.

When you give up, pick up the remote, or hide in your cave, it appears that what is important to her doesn’t matter to you.

In this age of oversharing, it’s often confusing to know the best way to talk through relationship struggles.

When I chose our wedding reception location, I was banking on the fact that rain wouldn’t be in the forecast. It didn’t just rain… it poured.

Even in the Christian community, couples struggle with keeping their marriages strong, connected, and happy.

When we think about infidelity, our minds rush to a sexual affair. But there are many forms of unfaithfulness, including monetary.

Be honest and humble in your communication and remember—he’s not your enemy!

There can be such a stigma—a menacing shame—that comes with being a stepmom.