Marriage

If grieving spouses can switch their perspectives and focus on the agape love that Christ shows us, they may have a great Valentine's Day after all. Here are five ways to find peace this Valentine's Day as a grieving husband or wife.

According to a 2008 University of Denver research study, the more fun married couples had together, the happier their marriages became.

There is no formula for how to best show affection. What matters is that we are willing to keep putting ourselves out there for the sake of our marriages. The most dangerous thing we can face in our relationships is apathy. When we stop caring, the Devil can easily divide our home. Commit to showing each other love and care, no matter how you feel.

Do you have a significant other (a wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, or fiancé)? If so, why not give something up as a couple? Not only will this unique spin on the typical Lenten practice help you grow in your faith, but it's also sure to help you grow in your relationship.

We will talk about new, fun, and exciting ways you can show that love to them in a way they understand. We will consider their personalities as well as their primary love languages. People have different ways of receiving love; we will explore those along with some ideas for showing love to our spouses as Valentine's Day approaches.

We laughed, and then he said, "I never know what to get for you. Roses and chocolate and dinners seem so unoriginal, so what do wives really want on Valentine's Day?" It was a good question.

So put the kiddos to bed, grab the blankets, get the popcorn poppin’, and be prepared to snuggle up close because this list of movies may make your Valentine’s Day just a little sweeter.

Marriage conflict doesn’t have to lead to distance or permanent damage. These five Christ-centered steps show how prayer, honest communication, and wise counsel can help restore unity and peace in your marriage.

With so many biblical scholars disagreeing on interpretation, is it any wonder many find Song of Solomon confusing?

...impatience compels us to cut off folks who fail to respond fast enough to our liking, which limits the number of people we can serve.

How many times have you been upset about something, and you only wished your spouse would have responded to you with the words "I understand." I bet it would have kept you from going to bed angry.

I pray that these five simple tips help keep you from unrealistic expectations not only this Valentine’s Day but every day of the year! Remember to thank God for where you are, communicate clearly with your spouse and view things from the lens of Scripture.

Many wives carry silent disappointment when their husbands don’t lead spiritually. This article offers calm, biblical direction for helping—not replacing—your husband in the role God designed.

Valentine’s Day can reopen the ache of widowhood in ways few understand. These heartfelt prayers offer comfort and a quiet place to grieve with God.

Friends, the deceiver is still deceiving! But God is still God, and His very nature exudes love, grace, and mercy. So, when one of those students asked if God forgives sex before marriage, my initial response was a wholehearted, "Yes, of course, He does!" However, I know that there are many layers to this question, and it comes with a heart that may be seeking permission to fall into lust (if there will be forgiveness) or repentance due to guilt that is weighing heavy.