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October 2018

October 05, 2018

God’s Indestructible Plan for Marriage: Perfect Roles

God’s plan for marriage is found in Ephesians 5. This is the most revelatory text...

October 04, 2018

The Photos That Hang on our Hearts

Karen broke up with me a week before our wedding. I had been living a...

October 03, 2018

The Most Loving Act You Will Ever Perform

The 4th chapter of John tells us the familiar story of the Samaritan woman who...

October 02, 2018

Communication Within Marriage

It’s impossible to have a strong and vibrant relationship without good communication and consensus. Building...

October 01, 2018

Her Need for Sacrifice

When Karen and I first got married, I was completely selfish. I just didn’t care....

September 2018

September 30, 2018

My Spouse isn’t a Believer

I recently had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite authors. He’s a man...

September 29, 2018

How does a marriage survive the loss of a child?

The worst tragedy a married couple could ever face is the loss of a child....

September 28, 2018

Marriage Killer: The Deceitfulness of Riches

In the parable of the sower, Jesus says some people do not bear fruit because,...

September 27, 2018

The Selflessness of Romance

Romance means different things to different people. Mention the word, and women think of a...

September 26, 2018

Our Dependence Upon the Body of Christ

We live in a culture that prizes independence, but it’s important to remember God created...

September 25, 2018

Seeing Your Spouse Through God’s Eyes

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created...

September 24, 2018

Words vs. Actions

If you were to sit down and write out a list of the priorities in...

September 22, 2018

When Your Spouse Has an Addiction

I received a mysterious voicemail from a pastor friend of mind. He lives in another...

September 21, 2018

Marriage Killer: The Cares of This World

In the parable of the sower, Jesus discusses how the Word of God hits some...

September 20, 2018

Sexual Parameters within Marriage

God created sex for two reasons. First, He wants us to procreate. Second, He wants...

September 19, 2018

Our Dependence Upon Each Other

We live in a culture that’s obsessed with independence, but it’s important to remember God...

September 18, 2018

God’s Dream for Your Marriage

Ask ten people why God created marriage and you may get ten different answers. Some...

September 17, 2018

Misconceptions About Love & Marriage: The Grass Looks Greener

The grass looks greener on the other side. You’ve heard that statement before. It’s a...

September 16, 2018

When Your Husband is Emotionally Unavailable

“He’s just not emotional available!” These are words that so many wives have said about...

September 15, 2018

When Mental Clutter is Killing the Mood

I often receive messages from wives who are frustrated with the physical intimacy in their...

September 14, 2018

Every Great Wife: Convictor and Connector

Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as our “helper” in John 14:16. In this passage, the...

September 13, 2018

Physical Barriers to Healthy Sex

There are two dangerous extremes in our society today related to our bodies and sex....

September 12, 2018

Our Dependence Upon God

We hear a lot about personal independence these days. We’re told to “be your own...

September 11, 2018

The Larger Story

As we counsel, speak, and otherwise minister to married couples, Karen and I are committed...

September 10, 2018

Misconceptions About Love & Marriage: Hard Work

Anyone who has ever studied what the Bible says about marriage will be familiar with...

September 09, 2018

The Roommate Trap

We recently received a message on Facebook from a wife who was feeling frustrated, discouraged...

September 08, 2018

Help! My Wife Won’t Have Sex With Me

“What am I supposed to do if my wife won’t have sex with me?” I...

September 07, 2018

Every Great Wife: Companion, Comforter, Counselor

In John 14:16, the Bible says this about the Holy Spirit: “I will pray to...

September 06, 2018

What Hinders Healthy Communication About Sex?

In order for a couple to have the kind of healthy sex life God intended...

September 05, 2018

A Playground with a Fence Around It

One of my favorite word pictures related to a successful family is “a playground with...