Dear Friends, Most marriages experience some obstacle in physical intimacy. But the Lord asks you and me to view sex as a gift of creating. Just like a LEGO set, the joy is found in building. Sex is a lot like LEGOs. OK, cut me some slack. As a mom of three boys, I think…
Dear Friends, You can take several steps to have healthy, God-honoring intimacy in marriage. It’s the elephant in the bedroom: The very thing that can bring us some of our greatest marital joy can also lead to some of our deepest disappointments. Of course we’re talking about sex. Though a new study confirms that Christian couples have…
Dear Friends, There’s something fleeting about the excitement of a new relationship. But regardless of how much the flames have died down, couples can revitalize their sexual relationship and build deeper passion. “The passion is gone. We might as well be roommates.” We’ve heard disappointed couples make similar statements countless times during our careers as…
Dear Friends, Maybe you never learned teamwork. Maybe you came from a broken home. Or the dynamics of your marriage may make it difficult to connect. Whatever the reason, loneliness in marriage can be overcome. To read more, Please Click Here
Dear Friends, Unexpected ways to be thankful for your husband My husband, John, likes to make poached eggs for breakfast and have steamed broccoli for a midmorning snack. Both foods have a pungent smell that wafts through the house. Does that make me grateful for my spouse? Well, if I choose to focus on how…
Dear Friends, Way back in April we (Care for the Family) ran one of our most popular courses, The Marriage Sessions, online, because we knew the months ahead were going to be tough for a lot of couples. In the ensuing weeks, we were thrilled to see so many viewers getting in touch to say…
Dear Friends, Complacency and routine can push out the small, but important, acts of kindness in a marriage. But it’s not too late. You can start showing kindness to your husband or wife today. To read more, Please Click Here
Dear Friends, Another fabulous marriage event hosted by Focus on the Family Africa. Who has a perfect marriage . . .? Is there a perfect marriage . . .? Find out at our upcoming Perfect 10 Marriage event which takes place online on Saturday, 10 October at 7pm! It’s going to be awesome. Featuring couples…
Dear Friends, No matter how long you’ve been married, you know that you and your spouse are eventually going to face some challenges. Dealing with in-laws, setting boundaries, and assigning household responsibilities are just a few examples. These aren’t small matters. And underneath them, there may be some serious heart-level struggles that can hurt your…
Dear Friends, Our son took his life in 2007. During the healing journey my husband and I learned from the things we feel we did well and the things we wish we would known or had done differently. Here’s our story. When our first child, John Michael, was born Oct. 2, 1984, my husband, Bob,…