Five Things Your Spouse Needs You to do Right Away
By Sarah Williams If you have been married for more than a week, you have probably realized that marriage is hard work. My husband, George, and I candidly tell engaged couples to…
Creating a Safe Place in Your Marriage
After coming home from a girls’ getaway with some friends several years ago, I eagerly greeted my husband and we then conversed about our days spent apart. He asked if…
I’ve Got Your Back
By Andrea Johnson My husband was questioning me about a text thread. I can’t remember who was involved, but it was referencing him and some minor family drama about a…
Steve and Jan Mathews: Equipping Churches to Minister to Blended Families
Did you know that 40 percent of our congregations are part of a step/blended family? Imagine if these families had access to resources that would help strengthen their families, prevent…
Creando un Lugar Seguro en su Matrimonio
Hace varios años, después de volver a casa de una escapada de chicas con algunas amigas, saludé a mi marido ansiosamente y luego conversamos sobre nuestros días aparte. Me preguntó…
Una Celebración del Sexo
Mientras que estuve sentado con una pareja preparándoles para el matrimonio escuché una pregunta familiar que había escuchado muchas veces y que yo había experimentado personalmente. Hablamos del importante regalo…
A Celebration of Sex
As I sat with a young couple preparing them for marriage, I heard a familiar question, one I had not only heard many times but had also experienced personally. As…
I Still Do: The Healing Power of Marriage Vows
I kind of cringe when I watch my wedding video. The 36-year-old recording shows its age with the grainy picture and muffled audio, but the part that makes me uneasy…
Are You Expecting Too Much from Your Spouse?
By Randall Bach It is amusing to watch the reaction of many people when they learn that Barbara and I have been married for 48 years. They look at us…