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Supporting Your Spouse’s Ministry: The Story of Hope Reins

How one couple worked together to support a ministry of caring for abused kids and horses.

A joyful couple stands close together, holding hands and smiling, symbolizing the beauty of dreaming together in a relationship.

We Can Build This Dream Together

The most powerful benefit of dreaming together in marriage is the synergy it creates. What you can do together is far greater than what you can do alone.

A couple sits together at a rustic wooden table, holding hands while engaging in Bible reading with their spouse, with open books, coffee mugs, and a journal nearby.

Bible Reading in Marriage Is Transformational

Invigorate your spiritual connection by reading the Bible together. By applying biblical principles as a couple, you’ll reach into an untapped power source.

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WHAT IS BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP IN MARRIAGE?

Ephesians 5:23 calls men to be leaders in the home. “For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior” (ESV).

A compassionate caregiver holds hands with an elderly woman, offering support and warmth, symbolizing the importance of preventing caregiver burnout.

Caring for the Caregiver: Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Taking care of a loved one without caring for yourself harms your emotional, relational and physical health. These tips will help you develop self-care strategies to strengthen you and your marriage.

A smiling couple is shopping for home appliances together in a well-lit electronics store. They are closely examining a red and black vacuum cleaner, with the man wrapping his arm around the woman in a supportive gesture. Their shared focus and engagement suggest the importance of financial alignment and decision-making as a couple, highlighting how to get on the same page financially.

How To Get on the Same Page Financially With Your Spouse

I used to see my husband as the villain because he spent more money than I did. I wanted to save every penny and be the hero. But we’re now in agreement on budget issues. Here’s how we did it.

A happy family of four sits together on the floor of their bright and cozy living room. The parents, a smiling couple, raise their arms playfully, forming an arch over their two children, who gaze up at them with joy. The image reflects love, unity, and the lasting impact of strong relationships, symbolizing the importance of your legacy as a married couple

Is Your Legacy as a Married Couple Worth Imitating?

Our kids are constantly watching us, and how we treat our spouse is probably how our children will treat their own spouse someday. Your marriage is your child’s blueprint for intimacy and relationships.

A smiling couple sits together on a couch, engaged in a lively and positive conversation. The woman, wearing a white t-shirt, leans in with a warm and expressive smile, while the man, dressed in a denim shirt, listens attentively. Their body language reflects open communication, illustrating how to give constructive feedback in marriage in a way that strengthens connection and understanding.

How To Give Your Spouse Constructive Feedback

Persuading someone to accept feedback isn’t just about phrasing things the right way. You’re showing your spouse what he or she doesn’t already know. Both of you will grow through this trust-building process.

A woman is walking along a tightrope in nature.

Marriage Devotion: Finding Balance in Your Marriage

Life often feels like a balancing act. God’s Word offers stability in our marriages and families.

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Marriage Devotion: Different by Design

Your spouse is a gift from God. Their differences are gifts too. God uses those differences to mature us and shape us into the image of His Son.

A loving family of four is gathered in their kitchen, baking together. The father, with flour on his face, helps his young daughter, who has Down syndrome, shape dough on the table. The mother smiles as she guides their other child, who is focused on rolling dough. Their teamwork and joy reflect the unique dynamics and love within a family raising special needs children.

Overcoming Marriage Struggles When You Have a Child With Special Needs

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.

When Your Spouse Faces Mental Health Issues

Does your spouse struggle with mental health issues? They don’t just affect your spouse. They place a heavy weight on you too.

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Dance Duo Secrets for Your Marriage

What goals do you and your spouse share? Are you moving together in unity to create something beautiful? Do you need to ask God to help?

A delicate image of a baby’s tiny hand gently resting in an adult’s open palm, symbolizing love, protection, and loss. The soft, blurred background creates a serene and emotional atmosphere, evoking the deep sorrow and heartbreak associated with the loss of a child.

The Loss of a Child: It Wasn’t Supposed to End This Way

Life doesn’t always happen according to plan. This is our family’s story of an unexpected loss and the unexpected blessings we’ve received.

Lovely couple doing the dishes together in the kitchen.

Dishwashing: A Secret Love Language

Can washing dishes or folding laundry improve your marriage? Dr. Greg Smalley explains.

stylish wedding couple with bouquet. modern bride and groom holding fashionable bouquet at old castle.

Which Generation Has the Best Marriages?

And what couples can learn from each other to win in their own relationships

A couple sitting on a snowy mountain peak, gazing at the distant snow-covered mountains. Their body language suggests deep contemplation, possibly reflecting on overcoming marriage problems as they navigate their relationship challenges in a serene yet isolating landscape.

Navigating Marriage Problems in a Relationship Winter

Over the years, my husband and I have learned to navigate times of marital strife. I call tough seasons like those “relationship winters.”

A church group of four couples and a leader sit on a couch in discussion. A thriving marriage ministry is the key to healthy churches and healthy marriages.

5 Ways a Marriage Ministry Builds Healthy Churches and Marriages

By prioritizing marriage ministry, churches can build resilient and vibrant congregations that reflect the transformative power of faith, commitment, and community. As we invest in the well-being of marriages, we nurture families and cultivate a flourishing church community as a beacon of hope and love.

An elderly man wearing a gray sweater clutches his wrist in discomfort, illustrating the impact of chronic pain on daily life and relationships, including marriage. The image conveys the physical and emotional burden that ongoing pain can place on individuals and their spouses.

What To Do When Your Spouse Has Chronic Pain

Taking back your marriage from chronic pain

Relating to your-inlaws can be tough. This photo shows a young couple smiling harmoniously with their in-laws.

7 Strategies for Relating to Your In-laws

Together, you and your spouse can use healthy strategies that will foster peace in relating to your in-laws. 

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To Step into Your Calling, You Must First See Clearly.

Truth Rising exposes the cultural crisis we face and the bold faith it takes to confront it. Watch the film, then go deeper with a study on Hope, Truth, Identity, and Calling. You were created for this moment.

Choose to see. Choose to believe. Choose to act.