Marriage

Articles

Your Marriage: Covenant, or Contract?

May 14, 2018 • Rev. Dr. Rob Toornstra

Don't let your marriage become only a temporary contract. Choose to make your marriage healthier by placing God at the center of your marriage covenant.

Continue Reading • 5 minute read

Fences and In-Laws

February 6, 2017 • Rev. Steven Koster

Is your marriage in need of some protective boundaries? Follow God's design for placing healthy boundaries to care for your marriage relationship.

Continue Reading • 5 minute read

Loving God More Than Your Spouse

October 13, 2016 • Jason Ruis

Our spouse should never be put on a pedestal. God is the one who should have first place in our life, for we love our spouse best when we serve him first.

Continue Reading • 4 minute read

Help For The Sexless Marriage

February 18, 2016 • Dr. Robert Ritzema, PHD

Has the physical intimacy left your marriage? Discover Biblical wisdom on the importance of sexuality in marriage and look for ways to restore intimacy.

Continue Reading • 4 minute read

When the Boat Rocks: Advice for Newlyweds

When the Boat Rocks: Advice for Newlyweds

February 15, 2016 • Deb Koster

Launching into the seas of matrimony is challenging if you are not prepared. Discover advice for helping newlyweds launch into married life successfully.

Continue Reading • 5 minute read

Living in an Imperfect Marriage

August 10, 2015 • Kim Sullivan

Sometimes the way to demonstrate love to a spouse requires setting limits around behavior. Discover when God wants submission and when action is required.

Continue Reading • 4 minute read

Work on Creating a Good and Godly Marriage

Work on Creating a Good and Godly Marriage

June 22, 2015 • Debi Mitchell, MS, LMFT at Chicago Christian Counseling Center

Wonder what the Bible has to say about creating a good and godly marriage? Check out this wisdom to avoid common obstacles to having a healthy marriage.

Continue Reading • 3 minute read

One Sided Marriage

June 24, 2014 • Deb Koster

One sided marriages are not healthy. Consider this Biblical wisdom to creating a relationship where both parties are committed to making the marriage work.

Continue Reading • 2 minute read

Tips for Caring for Your Marriage

June 19, 2014 • Doug VanTil, MSW, LCSW

Wondering what you can do to create a healthy marriage? Consider this wisdom from scripture to help build a healthy relationship that is rooted in faith.

Continue Reading • 2 minute read

Marriage Questionnaires: Test Taking or Taking Stock?

Marriage Questionnaires: Test Taking or Taking Stock?

November 18, 2013 • Deb Koster

Relationship inventories can feel like test taking, but they are a helpful guide for growing your relationship by assessing your strengths and weaknesses.

Continue Reading • 2 minute read

Devotions

How Can We Live the Fruit of the Spirit in Our Families?

How Can We Live the Fruit of the Spirit in Our Families?

February 9, 2015 • Nadia Swearingen-Friesen

Tired of hearing negative interactions? Consider some Biblical wisdom from the book of Galatians for letting the fruit of the Spirit overflow to others.

Continue Reading • 3 minute read

Paul's Spiritual Guidance for Relationships

Paul's Spiritual Guidance for Relationships

March 27, 2014 • Deb Koster

Looking for Biblical guidance for living in relationships? Paul's parting greeting to the Corinthian church provides a good summary for living together.

Continue Reading • 2 minute read

A Bad Attitude is the True Disability

February 17, 2014 • Deb Koster

Are you stuck in negative thinking? Consider this Biblical wisdom to transform your thinking and help you overcome the destructive power of negativity.

Continue Reading • 3 minute read