Sustaining the emotional excitement of romance can be difficult at best.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 & 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
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
Love & Intimacy
The same need for meaningful touching we see with our children is equally important in a marriage.
March 7, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
Infidelity
Emotional affairs venture into dangerous territory. They may not lead to physical involvement, but can still devastate marriages.
November 7, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Love & Intimacy
Christians have a far more beautiful story to tell about the glorious nature of human sexuality than most imagine.
December 28, 2020
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
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
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