Parenting a teen is never easy. Parenting a defiant teen? That can feel like climbing a mountain in flip-flops—tiring, frustrating, and sometimes downright discouraging. If you’re in the trenches with a strong-willed or rebellious adolescent, you’re not alone. Many Christian parents have walked this road before you. The good news is, God’s Word and His [...]
Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it’s also one of life’s greatest challenges. Every couple walks down the aisle with hope, love, and dreams for the future. But somewhere along the way, real life sets in—misunderstandings, disappointments, and old wounds can pile up until even the strongest couples wonder, “Can we really make [...]
Most couples never walk down the aisle thinking, “One day, we’ll just feel like roommates.” But somewhere along the way, between work, bills, parenting, and the daily grind, many marriages drift into that exact place. You share a home, maybe even a bed, but the spark is gone. You’re managing life together, but the romance, [...]
Every marriage has its ups and downs, and everyone falls short at times. This self-assessment is designed to help you honestly reflect on your attitudes and behaviors as a spouse. Remember, this is not a diagnostic tool but a way to prompt self-awareness and growth. Approach each question prayerfully and honestly, seeking insight rather than [...]
Marriage is a journey made up of a thousand daily choices. Some days, those choices feel easy—like when you’re laughing together over coffee, or holding hands during a walk. Other days, the choice to love, to forgive, to stay connected, feels a lot harder. But at the heart of every strong marriage is this simple [...]
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Maybe you’re a husband who’s heard, “If you’d just help more around the house, I’d be happy,” or “If you’d listen better, things would be different.” So you try. You step up. You change. But somehow, the goalpost moves again. Suddenly, it’s [...]
If you’ve spent any time around single women’s Bible studies, church small groups, or even just scrolling through social media, you’ve probably heard the question: “Where have all the good men gone?” It’s a phrase that gets tossed around with a sigh, a roll of the eyes, or sometimes a hint of frustration. The implication [...]
Let’s talk about something you might have heard tossed around in conversations, magazines, or even on social media: the “starter marriage.” It sounds a bit like “starter home,” doesn’t it? The idea is similar—a first attempt, a practice run, something you try out before moving on to the “real thing.” But when it comes to [...]
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Happy wife, happy life.” It’s tossed around at weddings, joked about in men’s groups, and even printed on coffee mugs. But is there real wisdom in this saying, or is it just a catchy rhyme? As Christians, how should we think about this idea? Let’s dig in, look at what [...]
Many women today feel the pressure to “wear the pants” in their marriage. Maybe it started out of necessity, or maybe it’s just your personality to take charge. But somewhere along the way, what began as helpful leadership can turn into a pattern of power and control that leaves both you and your husband feeling [...]
