Practical Biblical Solutions
Emotional Distance in Marriage
It’s a complaint I hear regularly from people looking for help for their marriages: “I feel distant from my spouse.” “I try to get my husband to open up, but instead he just shuts down.” “My wife just doesn’t seem interested in me anymore. I feel like we’re a million [...]
How to Have a Christ-Centered Marriage (Part 2)
Introduction: Prior to salvation, we were spiritually dead to God and alive to sin. As a result of being “in the flesh,” we carried out the deeds of the flesh. At the point of salvation, however, we were regenerated (“born again”) and our spirit was made alive. We were enabled [...]
How to Have a Christ-Centered Marriage (Part 1)
Introduction: Did you know that God is not in the marriage “remodeling” business? His desire is to transform your marital relationship, not reform it. The world is focused on helping couples improve their marriage as evidenced by the enormous variety of self-help books. Without transformation from the inside out, a [...]
Are You Married to an Emotionally Immature Person?
Being married to someone who is emotionally immature can be annoying and frustrating. Some describe it as having another child in the house. If you have a spouse who is not emotionally mature, this article will help you better understand the problem and address it in a constructive way. Before [...]
Peacemaking in Marriage: When Peacemaking Goes Bad
"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for [...]
Peacemaking in Marriage: The Four Steps of the Reconciliation Process
“If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be [...]