Category: Marriage

Finding Financial Unity in Marriage

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By Jeanette Gardner Littleton Protect your marriage by avoiding these three financial stressors Ask married couples what they argue about most often, and you’ll likely hear the same answer over and over: money. A 2017 study by Ramsey Solutions found that money is, indeed, the top issue that causes conflict and keeps couples from financial … Continue reading Finding Financial Unity in Marriage →

What Should I Do After an Angry Outburst?

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By Mike Bechtle Photo by Alex Green from Pexels Imagine that your spouse hit one of your “buttons,” and you had an angry outburst. How do you repair the relationship? Read on to learn more about anger control. “[The children of Israel] made [Moses’] spirit bitter, and he spoke rashly with his lips” (Psalm 106:33). … Continue reading What Should I Do After an Angry Outburst? →

Recovering From an Affair

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By Erin and Greg Smalley Photo by Alex Green from Pexels Whether you or your spouse recently confessed extramarital affair, we want to help you recover from the affair amid this overwhelming pain. Note to the reader: Over the years we’ve counseled hundreds of couples who are grappling with the aftermath of marital infidelity. While … Continue reading Recovering From an Affair →

How to Write a Love Note to Your Spouse

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By Dr. Mike Bechtle Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels A love note doesn't have to be flowery or sappy. It's just a way to express your love for your spouse in a way they'll understand. My wife, Diane picked up her three friends and drove to the restaurant where they were having lunch.  I … Continue reading How to Write a Love Note to Your Spouse →

Going on a Romantic Date with a Baby in Tow

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By Ashley Durand Photo by Gustavo Fring from Pexels If you don’t have anyone to watch your baby when on a romantic date with each other, don’t give up — all you need is a little creativity and intentionality. Two months after our first child was born, my husband’s career led us to move far … Continue reading Going on a Romantic Date with a Baby in Tow →

Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care

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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 →

Struggling in Marriage With a Child Who Has Special Needs

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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 →

Time Together — A Perfect 10 Marriage Meditation

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By Bill Arbuckle Photo by cottonbro from Pexels There is no secret formula to a lifelong love. It takes commitment. It takes work. And it takes time. Time spent together. Getting Started Read today’s marriage devotion. Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/M6YmTMf4ODY?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.focusonthefamily.com Today’s Devotion On a scale of one to 10 — with … Continue reading Time Together — A Perfect 10 Marriage Meditation →