Invest In Your Marriage
In love and marriage, much like most of life, you reap what you sow. Sowing bitterness, anger and unforgiveness is the surest path to an unhappy marriage. And sowing good seeds like hope, perseverance, patience, love, kindness, faith, trust, forgiveness and acceptance sets the pace for a happy and healthy…
Be Your Husband’s or Wife’s Biggest Cheerleader
One of the main benefits of marriage is having someone to motivate you every step of the way. Continuous affirmation and encouragement are necessary for a happy relationship. As a Christian couple, it is your God-given responsibility to be each other’s biggest fans. In fact, Hebrews 3:13a says “Encourage each…
Want to Meet Other Couples? Host a Dinner Party
Couples who spend time with other married couples are more likely to have a happy and satisfying marriage. There’s something about spending time with other couples that makes people feel closer to their romantic partners. Sadly, it’ not easy to meet new couple. That’s where dinner parties come in. Dinner…
Do You Keep Making the Same Mistakes Over and Over Again?
To err is human but it is also a bit shameful. This is why we go out of our way to cover up our mistakes by lying or denying they happened. Sometimes, we are so busy trying to minimize our mistakes that we miss out on the lessons. Sadly, those…
Are You Too Content With Your Marriage?
Being happily married is a wonderful thing! It makes you just want to kick back, relax and bask in the glow of marital bliss. This is perfectly normal. However, it is possible to become too content! Believe it or not, this is a real issue that affects many marriages today….
The Three C’s of Happy Marriage
There are three main things that happily married couples do to maintain a healthy relationship. They are committed, communicate well and aren’t afraid to compromise. These are the three C’s of happy marriage. Commitment Happily married people are not just committed, they’re also more than happy to demonstrate that commitment….
Living Out Your Faith Makes You a Better Communicator
Many marriages today are plagued by communication problems. However, researchers have found that religious couples who live out their faith are better at communication in marriage and happier in their marriages. But what is it about spirituality that makes you a better communicator? The simple answer is that religious beliefs…
Building Healthy Relationships with your In-Laws
In-laws are a very important part of married life. At the very least, they provide a sense of belonging and offer support through life’s changes. If you establish a good relationship with your in-laws in the early years of marriage, that relationship will carry over into parenthood and later years….
Making Time to Work on Your Marriage
Chances are, life’s demands and responsibilities keep you busy and your schedule is completely full. You probably have work, kids and household chores, in addition to serving as your family’s personal chauffeur. You’re constantly running around trying to get things done on time. At the end of the day, there…
Keep Your Christian Marriage Strong through Prayer
Marriage is a spiritual relationship. So, it stands to reason that a marriage is healthiest and strongest when two people who are connected individually to God make prayer a part of their relationship. Sadly, many couples underestimate the power of prayer in their marriages. They don’t think to ask God…