Marriage

People only say, “It’s the thought that counts” to dull the pain of a crummy gift. Many women will feel the sting of unmet expectations this Christmas. You can put salve on the sting of disappointment without drama or hurting your spouse’s feelings.

With all these lessons on what not to do, are we expected to have perfect marriages and sinless lives? Of course not! As we discussed, sin is a part of our world. Yet what we can learn from these marriages is repentance. Not all the couples exhibited this act, but David certainly learned from his mistake and still had to suffer the long-lasting consequences of his actions.

I grew up hearing “Mele Kalikimaka” as the Hawaiian way to say Merry Christmas. So what does that have to do with my spouse?

It is not your responsibility to please everyone around you. While it is common for us to want to please our family members, we don't need to do it if it will cause us to suffer mentally or physically. Choose what will help you the best this year, and if this means saying "no," then saying "no" is the best course to take.

As we face relatives coming to our home, time pressures and high expectations, it is important to take a look at your calendar and make decisions.

Whatever the issue, resist arguing your point and articulate your "why." Communicate your perspective with calmness and grace, giving your spouse every chance to see your side of things and hopefully come to agreement.

Strong marriages don’t just happen; they’re built day by day. Here are 9 things every couple should ditch if they want real joy, intimacy, and growth this year.

If you are married or considering marriage, pay close attention to ensure these idols don’t creep into your life.

When we don’t see the wolf in sheep’s clothing, missing the red flags, we can become entangled and find it hard to separate from them. As Christians who extend grace and mercy to people in our lives as an act of love, it’s even harder

Here are the top 10 marriage articles of 2025, offering insight, hope, conviction, and encouragement for every season of married life.

Many may not think that couples from the Bible would fit the same category. Usually, we think of couples who struggled more than succeeded. such as Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, and Jacob, Rebekah, and Leah. However, there are several couples whose testimonies epitomize the term “power couple.”

This January, join hearts and hands and determine to start – and finish – this new year as a united team.

If your mother-in-law is a narcissist, she probably doesn't understand, nor respect, healthy boundaries. This means you need to learn about them and how to set them with her.

This time of year, it’s especially important to stay connected.

There are all kinds of goals that you can set together and as individuals, and now is the time to start thinking and planning before the new year hits. No matter what happens, don’t compare yourself to anyone else on the journey to your goal. It is your journey, and you will get there on your own time. If you are on track, great. If you aren’t, don’t worry; the journey is yours, and you will get there. More than anything, go for it and have fun!