One Scripture verse keeps couples at odds even though its intent is to teach unity. If you consider the context, culture and language in the book of Ephesians, you can better understand this verse.
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10 Simple Ideas for a Happier Marriage
Love & Intimacy
Having a happier marriage may be easier than you think. You can do little things to add joy to your union. Here are inspiring stories written by couples on how they made their marriage happier.
January 27, 2025

WHAT IS INTIMACY?
Love & Intimacy
What is intimacy? What is the definition of intimacy? Sometimes people will do just about anything to get close to someone they find interesting, intriguing, or just plain irresistible. Is that being intimate?
“Our souls crave intimacy.” — Erwin Raphael McManus
November 17, 2024

ENDURING BONDS OF MARRIAGE: BUILDING A LASTING LOVE
Love & Intimacy
Authors Bill and Pam Farrel look back on some of life’s storms that helped them build a lasting, enduring love in their marriage. They offer some tips that will help you do just that.
June 18, 2024

Living Together but not Married? Consider the Power of the Vow
Love & Intimacy
A marriage vow is a special and powerful promise — and we need it for many reasons. If you’re living together but you’re not married yet, consider the power of the vow.
May 15, 2024

Five Newlywed Pitfalls
Communication
Navigating a new marriage may not be as easy as the movies make it seem, but with an attentive eye and an earnest heart, you can avoid these pitfalls and have a beautiful newlywed season.
April 22, 2024

BUILD A KINGDOM MARRIAGE THROUGH DEVOTIONS FOR COUPLES
Faith
One way to strengthen your marriage is to study the Bible together. To start, you can read these devotions adapted from the Kingdom Marriage Devotional by Dr. Tony Evans.
April 12, 2024

UNDERSTANDING THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES
Love & Intimacy
There are five basic love languages – five ways to express love emotionally. Each person has a primary love language that we must learn to speak if we want that person to feel loved.
March 26, 2024

DATE YOUR MATE
Love & Intimacy
If we are not diligent to date our mate, the business and busyness of life can infringe until we spend less time together now that we are married than we did before our vows.
April 17, 2023

DATE YOUR MATE
Communication
If we are not diligent to date our mate, the business and busyness of life can infringe until we spend less time together now that we are married than we did before our vows.
March 16, 2023

DOES YOUR WIFE FEEL LOVED?
Emotional Health
A husband should care for his wife with the same intensity he nourishes his own body. So husbands must spend time every day doing things that help a wife feel loved.
February 28, 2023

IS YOUR MARRIAGE WORTH IMITATING?
Communication
Our kids are constantly watching us, and how we treat our spouse is probably how our children will treat their own spouse someday. Your marriage is your child’s blueprint for intimacy and relationships.
January 31, 2023

STRENGTHEN YOUR EMOTIONAL CONNECTION IN MARRIAGE BY BUILDING YOUR FRIENDSHIP
Communication
Friendship in marriage is vital, but the busyness of life can squelch it. Don’t let emotional connection in marriage fade away — revive it using these tips.
January 11, 2023

WHEN YOUR SPOUSE HAS A TERMINAL ILLNESS
Communication
When you learn your spouse has a terminal illness, everything changes in an instant. What’s important to know as you begin this hard journey?
October 20, 2022

WHAT DO COUPLES FIGHT ABOUT? YOU’LL BE SHOCKED BY THE ANSWER
Communication
All couples fight. And it feels as if we’re fighting about something. But when we look at our conflicts, they can sound pretty insignificant. Big things don’t ensnare us as often as the little things.
September 12, 2022

HAPPY MARRIAGES ARE BASED ON DEEP FRIENDSHIP
Love & Intimacy
The qualities of common kindness, honesty, empathy, loyalty and trust are gifts that each spouse gives to the other. This friendship foundation enhances relationship happiness throughout the marriage.
September 12, 2022

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
Emotional Health
You may want to know how to help and support someone you love who’s in an abusive relationship. Here are several ways that can enable you to be there for them.
September 5, 2022

LOVE IS PATIENT AND KIND
Love & Intimacy
Before a married couple can truly love each other, they must know the definition of love. First Corinthians 13:4-5 emphasizes that love is patient and kind.
August 4, 2022

REAL LIFE WITH JONI AND KEN
Love & Intimacy
Physical and emotional problems can challenge any marriage. But with the help of God and good friends, Ken and Joni Eareckson Tada found the strength to persevere in their marriage.
August 1, 2022

MEANINGFUL TOUCH IN MARRIAGE
Love & Intimacy
The same need for meaningful touching we see with our children is equally important in a marriage.
March 7, 2022

WHAT CHERISHING YOUR SPOUSE REALLY MEANS
Love & Intimacy
For 20 years, I had loved my wife — serving, sacrificing, persevering. But I had conveniently forgotten to consider what it meant to cherish her. To do that, I had to figure out what cherishing meant.
March 2, 2022

FORMULA FOR AN ACTUALLY AMAZING LOVE STORY
Love & Intimacy
Every popular romance story portrays a loving bond so special it comes just once in a lifetime. How can you ensure that your own romance has a lifetime filled with those happy-ever-after endings?
February 18, 2022

BEING THE BEST SPOUSE YOU CAN BE
Love & Intimacy
When you choose to be affirming, encouraging and giving, you stimulate positive emotions in your spouse. Couples who understand this learn how to make love, not just have sex.
January 18, 2022

LAUGH TOGETHER AS A COUPLE
Love & Intimacy
A simple way to keep your marriage fresh and fun — take every opportunity to share laughter-filled moments with your spouse
December 31, 2021

MARRIAGE: A TIMELESS TREASURE
Love & Intimacy
All Christians are called to preserve the God-ordained institution of marriage and share with their neighbors its benefits and His ultimate reasons for it.
December 7, 2021

HELPING TEENS DRAW SEXUAL BOUNDARIES
Children
How do I help my teenager know where to “draw the line” physically in relationships with the opposite sex? How far is too far?
November 22, 2021

THE TRUTH ABOUT EMOTIONAL AFFAIRS
Infidelity
Emotional affairs venture into dangerous territory. They may not lead to physical involvement, but can still devastate marriages.
November 7, 2021

LISTENING IS THE FIRST STEP TO CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN L.U.V.E.
Love & Intimacy
True listening requires you to be fully present — clearly and intentionally focused on your spouse. Intent focus shows that your whole heart, soul, mind and body are present.
July 27, 2021

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF INTIMACY?
Love & Intimacy
What is intimacy? What is the definition of intimacy? Sometimes people will do just about anything to get close to someone they find interesting, intriguing or just plain irresistible. Is that being intimate?
July 1, 2021

INTIMACY — A PERFECT 10 MARRIAGE MEDITATION
Love & Intimacy
Intimacy is a lifelong invitation to let your spouse get to know the “real you” — your hopes, dreams, fears and secrets.
March 5, 2021

SEX IS ABOUT UNION
Love & Intimacy
The union between a husband and wife is ultimately beautiful because it too stands as a picture of the union between Christ and the church.
December 28, 2020

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF INTIMACY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE INTIMATE?
Love & Intimacy
What is intimacy? What is the definition of intimacy? Sometimes people will do just about anything to get close to someone they find interesting, intriguing or just plain irresistible. Is that being intimate?
December 28, 2020

UNDERSTANDING YOUR HUSBAND’S SEXUAL NEEDS
Love & Intimacy
Time and culture have changed the venues of expression, yet the power of a man’s sex drive has remained a constant force of both intimacy and destruction.
December 28, 2020

GOD’S DESIGN FOR SEX AND WHY IT MATTERS
Love & Intimacy
Learn how to share Jesus’ love with those who’ve experienced the pain of sexual brokenness! Slattery places our sexuality in the broader context of God’s heart and work for us on earth; offers a framework for seeing the whole picture instead of focusing on one problem; and provides practical steps to implementing sexual discipleship.
December 28, 2020

THE GLORIOUS STORY OF SEXUALITY
Love & Intimacy
Christians have a far more beautiful story to tell about the glorious nature of human sexuality than most imagine.
December 28, 2020

IT’S ABOUT TIME: BUILDING THE CORE OF YOUR MARRIAGE
Love & Intimacy
Busyness is the enemy of marriage. Restoring intimacy to marriage requires an intentional effort to spend time communicating openly and empathically with one another.
December 28, 2020

IS OUR MARRIAGE READY FOR A BABY?
Love & Intimacy
Before, you were a couple. Now you’re “Mom” and “Dad.” How can you and your spouse prepare your relationship for some of parenthood’s unique challenges?
December 28, 2020

BAGGAGE IN THE BEDROOM
Love & Intimacy
True healing occurs when sexual baggage is no longer ignored but is understood and integrated into the larger truths of who you are and who God is.
December 28, 2020