Marriage is a beautiful gift from God, a sacred covenant designed to reflect Christ's love for the church. However, even Christian couples can fall into unhealthy patterns and make mistakes that strain their relationship. Here are ten common mistakes to be aware of: Poor Communication Communication is the lifeblood of any marriage. When couples fail [...]
Conflict is inevitable in any marriage, even among Christian couples. When two imperfect people come together, there will be disagreements, misunderstandings, and clashes of will. The key is not to avoid conflict altogether, but to resolve it in a biblical manner that honors God and strengthens the marriage bond. As Christians, we have the advantage [...]
Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man, a woman, and God. When a couple makes their wedding vows before God, they are committing to love, honor, and cherish one another for life. An essential part of this commitment is maintaining sexual fidelity - reserving sexual intimacy exclusively for one's spouse. The Bible is clear [...]
As Christian parents, one of the most heartbreaking and confusing situations you may face is having a child who expresses that they are struggling with gender dysphoria - feeling that their biological sex does not match their internal sense of gender identity. While the world increasingly celebrates transgenderism and encourages those with gender dysphoria to [...]
As Christians, we are called to love others as Christ loves us. However, bringing unresolved emotional issues and past hurts into a relationship can make truly loving another person very difficult. Whether it's a dating relationship, engagement or marriage, emotional baggage can weigh down and even destroy an otherwise healthy Christian relationship if not properly [...]
As a Christian counselor, one of the most painful situations I encounter is when a married couple is considering separation or divorce. It breaks my heart to see the devastating impact this has on the individuals, their children, and their witness for Christ. At the same time, I recognize we live in a fallen world [...]
Divorce has become an all too common reality in our society, even among Christians. While God's ideal is for marriage to be a lifelong covenant relationship, the sad truth is that many Christian marriages end in divorce. This can have a devastating impact on the family, especially the children. As the body of Christ, it's [...]
Relationships are the foundation of a fulfilling life, but they don't come easy. Building extraordinary relationships takes effort, emotional intelligence, and effective communication skills. While there's no magic formula, using certain key phrases can help foster deeper connections, increase intimacy and trust, and navigate conflicts in a healthy way. Here are some powerful phrases to [...]
As Christian parents, one of our most important responsibilities is to model godly character and behavior to the children God has entrusted to our care. More than just teaching them biblical principles, our lives should exemplify what it means to faithfully follow Christ in word and deed. The power of our example cannot be overstated [...]
Marriage is a precious gift from God, designed to reflect the intimate, sacrificial love between Christ and His church. As Christian couples, we are called to nurture and celebrate the romantic love that drew us together, while keeping God at the very center of our relationship. By cultivating romance in a way that honors God, [...]
