Happy, satisfying marriages don't just happen—they're built on something deeper than good feelings or even good intentions. For Christian couples, that "something deeper" is a shared, vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. The evidence from research is strong and clear: couples who center their lives and relationship on Christ experience higher marital happiness, more stability, better [...]
In churches all across America, a silent epidemic has taken hold—one that rarely makes the headlines but quietly affects millions of lives. It’s not a new virus or a political movement. It’s something far subtler and, in many ways, more dangerous. It’s called “anemic faith”—a type of Christianity that looks healthy on the outside but [...]
The Kirk Effect has recently become a hot topic inside Christian circles—especially here in the United States—after the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, the well-known Christian leader and outspoken advocate for biblical values. But what exactly is the Kirk Effect, and why does it matter for Christians as we try to love God and each [...]
Tom and Anna first met on a colorless November afternoon with the world painted gray by drizzle. He was new to the congregation and fidgeted on the church steps, uncertain, while Anna—already a familiar face there—welcomed him with a smile so genuine it outshone the sun. Their first conversation was awkward and short, but it [...]
There’s nothing normal or half-hearted about the biblical model of marriage. The gospel invites couples to something bold—a “radical pursuit” of one another, echoing the relentless, passionate, and sacrificial love Christ pours out on his people. If marriage in our culture is often about convenience or mutual self-fulfillment, radical pursuit flips the script: it calls [...]
Marriage is one of life’s greatest adventures. It asks us to pledge not only our love, but our entire selves—to one person, for a lifetime. Yet in an age where relationships seem so “disposable,” fierce loyalty stands out like a beacon. What is fierce loyalty in marriage? It’s an unwavering, passionate commitment to protect, prioritize, [...]
Toxic empathy is a term that’s gaining attention in Christian circles—especially among evangelical believers concerned about cultural trends and our calling to balance truth and compassion. The concept is simple: empathy turns toxic when the desire to understand, support, and show kindness leads us to affirm choices or lifestyles that directly contradict biblical truth. In [...]
Try spending any time in today’s public conversation about relationships and you’ll hear the phrase “love is love.” It’s pithy, catchy, and has become a moral shield for nearly every type of romantic relationship, especially those within the LGBTQ+ community. At first glance, it sounds reasonable—who could possibly be against love? But for evangelical Christians, [...]
The Orphan Spirit is a term you’ll hear often in Christian counseling circles, and it’s one of those ideas that really hits home for a lot of people. It refers to a deep-rooted sense of being disconnected, abandoned, or rejected—sometimes by people, but especially in relation to God. This isn’t something you’ll find in a [...]
If relationship books have taught us anything, it's that intimacy requires a lot more than romantic gestures, good intentions, or wishful thinking. True partnership grows out of understanding, respect, and communication habits that nurture love and trust. Today, there’s talk everywhere about the “Queen’s Code”—a set of relationship principles that help women unlock lasting harmony [...]
