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… willingness to broach the topic of physical love within marriage has made many of its readers throughout history … of Jamnia. 2 But as a testament to the beauty of the marriage relationship in its fullness, Song of Solomon stands … OF SOLOMON? The fullness of the union that takes place at marriage is described in some of the most splendid poetic …
… the Western world has zoomed in on the topic of same-sex marriage, leaving the issue of divorce virtually ignored. … a spouse guilty of the kinds of things just described, you’re not commanded to walk away from that person. The goal in … it need not be treated as if it cannot be forgiven. If you’re in the midst of heartbreaking betrayal and you believe …
… Damage to a marriage can begin even before the vows. Among the greatest … a non-existent reality. On the doorstep of sealing their marriage bond, many people anticipate that after a few years … settle into ideal marriages. However, there is no ideal marriage this side of sin. Instead, marriage promises a …
… of one’s life, anniversaries celebrate one’s vows in marriage—the greatest human-to-human pledge a person can make … than any other choice. This month we celebrate 41 years of marriage. That’s hard to believe. Where has the time gone? … It Growing Deeper When you remember, it is far easier to re-prioritize. Don’t minimize the importance of your wedding …
… for me. That is, until I got married. All the change marriage brought caught me off guard. Everything I had worked … with another. I hadn't really thought of the impact a marriage would have on my way of doing things. Suddenly I … traditions, their priorities and now through the union of marriage a new family was formed and new traditions, both …
… One wag once said, “The most difficult years of marriage are those following the wedding.” Indeed, marriage is just tough! Maintaining a healthy one is even … work. In Matthew 19:1–12, Jesus addressed the topic of marriage with a focus upon the sensitive topic of divorce. …
… we share those values with others, whether in a family, marriage, church, or at work, there is usually harmony. When … sources than her parents. Two young people thinking of marriage may each have different values as a result of … traditions. Having very different values could make their marriage difficult. As married couples go through life …
… a young pastor had all the promise you could hope for in a marriage. Both in their mid-twenties, both believers, he was … been the 60s…or 80s…perhaps even more recently. If you're a believer, at that moment you said, “I do” to Jesus … does not disappoint” (5:3–5). Think of it this way: you're God's personal project of character growth. That means you …
… of praying together. Here’s what it could do for your marriage. 1. You’ll hear and understand the heart of your … for us (1 Peter 5:7). It’s called crisis intimacy. You’re in this together. 3. You’ll keep heading in the same … His plan, maintaining a shared commitment toward a better marriage. “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in …
… I applaud you for your decision to abstain from sex until marriage! What a gift you will be for your future husband! … Solomon 2:7). The time that is right is in the sanctity of marriage, when a man and a woman commit to each other and vow … the way that God created it to be. Physical intimacy in marriage is beautiful and without shame. So how do we stay …
… Any long-tenured couple will agree that a successful marriage just doesn’t happen on its own! Genesis 2:18–25 … are the foundational principles of a healthy, Christian marriage partnership. Explore the fundamentals of this union … as he describes the four biblical essentials of a thriving marriage. … Healthy Marriages Start Here …
… Chuck Swindoll has five principles for making a marriage stick: Cultivate complete honesty Express anger … your mate Guard your speech Be nice Applying these to your marriage will breathe new life into it. It’s not too late to have a marriage that thrives. … Unveiling Marriage …
… only God’s Word addresses how to cultivate a godly marriage that glorifies the Creator. First Peter 3:1–7 describes marriage as a give-and-take partnership between husbands and … wives should respond. Discover how you can strengthen your marriage to be a powerful expression of God’s goodness, …
… they speak with their enemies in the gate. (Psalm 127:4-5) Marriage. A husband and wife coming together as one. Family. … good. But often, Lord, the things You have to say about marriage and family are none of the above. That's tough for … against the stream. We work with people who scoff at marriage. We live around people who are unfaithful in their …
… Cynthia and I recently celebrated 69 years of marriage. Yes, you read that right. Sixty-nine years! The … perspective toward your partner and toward life.” We’re in that stage now. I think of it as a deep trust in each … your walk...in your witness...in your worship. Whether you’re directing cars in the church parking lot, handing out …
… it.” That's our culture. If it's broke, trash it. If your marriage isn't working, pack it in. The truth is, Ramona and … two cougars in a duffel bag the first few years of our marriage. If she'd have had a warranty, I'd have probably … example of a mom and dad who hung in there and made their marriage work. It was among the best gifts Mom ever gave me. …
… I don’t need to tell you what I think of marriage and the family. You who know me already know. If I’m … for the changes. They are important.” Dependence My marriage has taught me that I am neither all-sufficient nor … husband. May God be praised for the genius plan of marriage and the thrill of celebrating it annually with the …
… ring of this loud arena is the home—more specifically, the marriage bond. Mate-swapping, group marriages, and living together without official marriage commitments are realities no longer carried out …
… and read these words, you probably think that this means marriage. But marriage is never once mentioned in this section. This is for …
… a new attack on our dedication to the biblical view of marriage. Pornography diminishes our passion for our spouses. … demands equal standing in law and ethics as a new form of marriage. Individualism drives our already selfish natures …
