What Should I Do After an Angry Outburst?

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

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

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

Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care

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

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

Marriage Meditation — The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control

By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Terrillo Walls from Pexels Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s marriage devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/LLEIEYRmMdg Today’s Devotion Scripture Reading Galatians 5:22-23 — “The fruit of the Spirit is … self-control.”2 Timothy 1:7 — “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of … Continue reading Marriage Meditation — The Fruit of the Spirit Is Self-Control

Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy

By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Artem Beliaikin from Pexels Joy is a gift from God that — when we choose it — can fill our marriage with contentment, confidence and hope. Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s Marriage Meditation devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z5Yy6JkinaE Today’s Devotion Scripture reading: Psalm … Continue reading Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy

Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Love

By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Jasmine Carter from Pexels Love is essential to marriage. It's also one of the fruits of the Spirit. A life-long love requires God's help to stay together when the feelings fade. Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s Marriage Meditation devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://youtu.be/nqSLdirnrzAContinue reading Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Love

Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Peace

By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Jasmine Carter from Pexels If peace means resting in another’s promises, we can bring peace to our marriage by trusting our spouse and by becoming a trustworthy husband or wife. Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s Marriage Meditation devotional.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uq0RaWVElG0 Today’s … Continue reading Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Peace

Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Patience

By Bill Arbuckle Photo by Vera Arsic from Pexels It’s easy to be angry. But God challenges us to live differently. Galatians 5:22-23 tells us “The fruit of the Spirit is … patience.” Getting Started Watch today’s Marriage Meditation video.Read today’s Marriage Meditation devotion.Share today’s question with your spouse. Today’s Video https://youtu.be/93AneNpEmQQ Today’s Devotion Scripture … Continue reading Marriage Meditation: The Fruit of the Spirit Is Patience