A major desire that we have as husbands and wives is to keep our spouse as a good friend. In one study conducted with couples in all stages of the marriage relationship, couples were asked to rank a list of possible goals for their marriage. The single most important goal listed was to have a [...]
Do you find it difficult to pray with your spouse? If the answer is “Yes” you are not alone. It is estimated that less than 10% of all Christian couples pray with each other. It’s not surprising. Praying with your spouse is as vulnerable as it gets. You are praying with the person and to [...]
Far too many couples are convinced that a weekend marriage seminar, or the newest book on marriage with be the silver bullet that “fixes” their relationship. We all wish it were that easy. There are no quick fixes for marital satisfaction. Certainly, seminars and books can be the catalysts. But relationships improve (or not) [...]
This past week the Supreme Court heard arguments for and against changing the definition of marriage. Christians cannot be silent on this issue. Here are five arguments for traditional marriage from God’s Word. 1. God’s Design of the Body God formed the man from the dust of the ground. The word “formed” means [...]
Okay, I admit it. I am a Taylor Swift fan. Granted, I wouldn’t even know who she is if not for my kids (Okay, maybe I would have heard her on a country station). And granted, I wouldn’t know the words to any of her gazillion hit songs if my children had not played her [...]