10 Quick Tips on Dealing with In-Laws
by Casey Caston When you married your spouse, you married their parents . . . like it or not. And if you plan on going the distance in marriage, which we hope you will, they are in your lives forever too. We’ve heard reports of families with healthy relationships on...
Does God Really Love You?
by Joshua Straub A few years ago, I traveled to speak at a marriage conference in Texas. My wife, Christi, who was then in the middle of a 14-week stint of all-day sickness from her pregnancy, was unable to travel with me. So she stayed home with our then 18-month-old...
What Towels Have to Do With Sex
by John McGee A couple of years ago, I was late to a meeting and rushing out of the house when my wife said, "I have some thoughts about our sex life." Suddenly I wasn't in such a rush! When I asked about her thoughts, she laughed as she said, "Well, really...
Placing Your Spouse in the Front Seat
by Ron L. Deal God's design for the family begins with marriage laying the foundation for the home. But stepfamilies are at a disadvantage. Why? Because sometimes at the inception of a stepfamily, married couples find it difficult to establish their relationship as...
Married to a Grumpy Guy?
by Shaunti Feldhahn Dear Shaunti: My husband is an involved dad, a leader at our church, the type of guy people look to for advice, and he goes over and above his requirements on the job. But he is often grumpy and withdrawn at home. He gets upset at the littlest...
Just Take My Hand
by Ted Lowe When it comes to spending time with God in the morning, I do it. Not so much because I'm so disciplined. I do it because I have to. If I don't spend time with God for a few days, I quickly become a mess. I get overwhelmed easily. I say things I regret. I...
How to Give Your Wife the Perfect Mother’s Day in 3 Simple Steps
by Amanda Maguire Mother's Day is coming. You can't stop it and I am here to tell you that you CANNOT forget about it. Guys, this day is a toughie if you have any amount of children at any age. Not only do you need to remember to honor your own mother, you must make...
How To Kiss Like You Mean It
by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. Proverbs 24:26 At a church near our home in Seattle, a Japanese couple that had recently arrived in the States, was getting married. Despite their limited exposure to western customs, the...
3 One Liners That Make a Huge Difference in Our Marriage
The problem with good communication is that there is typically a spouse who likes to talk and a spouse who doesn’t. I’m not suggesting couples shouldn’t work on their marriage or strive for good communication; I’m just saying many couples don’t.