Are you discouraged with your marriage? Has it become overwhelming? Are there too many broken parts or missing pieces? Maybe it is time to forget your marriage. No, I am not suggesting that you walk away from your marriage. What I mean is this: maybe it’s time to let go of your “ideal marriage” checklist….
You may have heard the question before: Did God design marriage for our happiness or for our holiness? My answer would be, “Yes, He did!” Let me explain. We tend to think of holiness as something that has to do with being good, staying in line, and doing the right things. But when we understand principles…
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” –Ruth Graham Bell Most of us would agree that forgiveness is important in marriage. We would also agree that forgiving can be tough to do. Even when we want to forgive, it can be a fierce struggle. In my own wrestlings to forgive, I have learned…
I know that you are hurting in your marriage. And I realize that it might seem easier to just walk away. But you haven’t. I commend you for that because God doesn’t walk away from His covenant partner, either. Take hope! Although there has been pain in your marriage, you can have immense hope in…
I just spent an hour reading Valentine’s Day cards in a couple stores today. I am quite sure that I will be seeing red hearts when I close my eyes tonight. Spending an hour looking at greeting cards might sound painful to you. But that’s not the pitiful part. The sad thing is that I…
