Divorce has become sadly familiar in our culture. What was once seen as rare and heartbreaking is now common, even within the church. Every year, Christian couples who once stood before God and vowed a lifelong covenant find themselves signing papers that end their marriage. The pain runs deep, not just for the couple but [...]
When a Christian couple stands before family, friends, and most importantly God, and pledges their love “for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part,” they are entering into one of the most sacred covenants known to man. Those vows aren’t just poetic words spoken on [...]
After counseling countless couples over the years, I have learned that one of the greatest truths about marriage is this—God never intended for husbands and wives to live as two separate individuals competing for control. He created them to function as teammates, partners who pull together in unity, working side by side to glorify Him and [...]
One of the most common struggles in Christian marriages today is the absence of spiritual leadership from the husband. In too many homes, the spiritual direction of the family has quietly shifted to the wife, not necessarily by her choice but because her husband has grown passive in this area. Many men genuinely desire to [...]
Every marriage, no matter how strong or mature, needs a set of foundational truths to hold it together when life’s storms come. Just as God gave His people the Ten Commandments as a moral anchor, couples can build their relationship on spiritual principles that keep love growing and faith deepening. These “Ten Commandments of Marriage” [...]
Most couples never stand at the altar thinking, “One day we’ll be strangers” or “One day we might divorce.” We promise “for better or for worse,” fully convinced our love will make it. Yet over time, even Christian marriages can slowly drift into dangerous waters. The vows are still there on paper, but in real [...]
Physical intimacy is one of God’s good gifts to husbands and wives. It is not dirty, shameful, or unspiritual; it is part of how God joins two people together as “one flesh” and deepens their bond over a lifetime. At the same time, many Christian couples quietly struggle in this area and feel confused, discouraged, [...]
As Christian parents, we love our kids deeply and want to give them every opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed. That desire is good and God-given. But in the middle of school runs, sports practices, youth group, homework, and church activities, it’s alarmingly easy for something precious to quietly slide to the background: our marriage. [...]
Every couple—no matter how loving—faces moments of misunderstanding. One spouse makes a comment about a concern or an unmet need, and before you know it, the other is explaining, justifying, or countering. Defensiveness creeps in, shutting down communication before understanding can take root. Defensiveness may appear harmless on the surface, but it is one of [...]
In every meaningful relationship, and especially within marriage, emotional intimacy forms the heartbeat of genuine connection. It is the deep closeness, trust, and vulnerability that allows two people to feel safe, fully known, and deeply loved. While physical intimacy often garners more attention, emotional intimacy is what gives relationships their enduring strength. Without it, couples [...]
