By Suzanne Gosselin Photo by Josh Willink from Pexels Self-care is an act of stewardship, or caring well for the life God has given you. Rightly understood, self-care in marriage becomes a gift to your spouse. Like many couples, my husband, Kevin, and I are busy. Between work, raising four children, and myriad extracurricular activities, … Continue reading Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care
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Struggling in Marriage With a Child Who Has Special Needs
By Troy Griepentrog Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels Lots of couples can’t cope with the stress of having a child with special needs and they eventually divorce. Here’s some guidance on how to make a marriage strong enough to last. Brian and Treshia were in their early 40s when they discovered they were … Continue reading Struggling in Marriage With a Child Who Has Special Needs
Finding Strength in Your Differences
By Ashley Durand Photo by Asad Photo Maldives from Pexels If you find yourself married to your opposite, rejoice! You have access to a whole new set of skills and strengths that can make life a whole lot more well-rounded. Recently my husband, Jon, and I were outside with our little son drawing with sidewalk … Continue reading Finding Strength in Your Differences
Marriage Meditation — Growing Together as a Couple Is Like Growing a Garden
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Growing together as a couple is like growing a garden. Your spouse and your relationship need daily encouragement. Getting Started Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/QrfFv5J-g6Q?start=6&feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusonthefamily.com Today’s Devotion On a scale of one to 10 — with 10 being the highest — … Continue reading Marriage Meditation — Growing Together as a Couple Is Like Growing a Garden
Protect Yourself from Marriage Burnout
By Greg Smalley Photo by Clem Onojeghuo from Pexels Many couples are experiencing marriage burnout because of pressures and daily aggravations related to the pandemic. Some people mistakenly start to think that something is wrong with their marriage. Many married couples are experiencing burnout in their marriage because of lingering pressures and daily aggravations related … Continue reading Protect Yourself from Marriage Burnout
Marriage Meditation — Best Marriage Advice: You Can’t Change Your Spouse
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Trung Nguyen from Pexels The best marriage advice says you can’t fix your spouse. But God specializes in fixing broken things. He cares about your marriage. Getting Started Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/e864TxvCIQo?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusonthefamily.com Today’s Devotion “You can’t change your spouse.” — Best Marriage … Continue reading Marriage Meditation — Best Marriage Advice: You Can’t Change Your Spouse
Fighting for Your Marriage Through Prayer
Empowered Homes Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Let’s be honest, isn’t marriage a little more difficult than what you thought it would be? Check that, how about a lot more difficult! It’s ok to admit this because it is the truth. John and Staci Eldredge, a power couple of faith wrote a book a … Continue reading Fighting for Your Marriage Through Prayer
Marriage: The School of Spiritual Formation
Empowered Homes Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels Would you like to grow in your relationship with God? What if I told you about a course of study you could take that would help you improve your relationship like none other? Does that sound good to you? If it does, read on! This course of … Continue reading Marriage: The School of Spiritual Formation
Marriage Meditation — The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Terrillo Walls from Pexels Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLEIEYRmMdg Today’s Devotion Scripture Reading Galatians 5:22-23 — “The fruit of the Spirit is … self-control.”2 Timothy 1:7 — “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of … Continue reading Marriage Meditation — The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control
Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy
By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels Joy is a gift from God that — when we choose it — can fill our marriage with contentment, confidence and hope. Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s Marriage Meditation devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z5Yy6JkinaE Today’s Devotion Scripture reading: Psalm … Continue reading Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy
