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How to Encourage Your Christian Husband as a Spiritual Leader

Is your husband the spiritual leader* of your home? Would you like him to be?

The Importance of Preparing for Marriage, Not Just Your Wedding

Most couples spend so much time planning for their wedding day, but very little time planning for their marriage. I know, because several years ago that young bride to be was me.

When You and Your Husband Disagree on Parenting

By: Brittany Ann

Whether it’s how late the kids can stay up on a school night, how much junk food the kids should eat on the weekends or what type of discipline the kids should receive when they are acting up, chances are you and your husband don’t agree on everything all of the time.

7 Lies Christian Women Believe About Sex

By: Brittany Ann

Did your parents teach you about sex when you were growing up?

Why I Waited for the Wedding Night – the Truth about Abstinence

By: Sabrina Peters

When I was a teenager I kissed a lot of guys. My high school years were riddled with multiple short-lived romances. In grade 10 I entered a relationship with a guy that lasted almost 3 years. I genuinely thought I was in love.

Are You Falling Out of Love?

By: Glenn Lutjens

You remember the sleepless nights and the lightheadedness you experienced after seeing her big, beautiful smile light up a room. You recall when just the thought of him holding your hand caused shortness of breath and a queasy stomach.

Do You Trust Me?

By: Dr. John Townsend

Vicky sat at the kitchen table, stunned and hurt. Her four-year-old marriage to Alex, on which she had pinned so many hopes and dreams, seemed false. She had just heard from a friend that Alex had been seen lunching with an old girlfriend.

Healthy Individuals Make a Healthy Marriage

By: Jill Savage

Standing in the kitchen, I heard the text notification on my phone. When I read the message from my friend, my heart dropped. We had both walked through hard seasons in our marriages. Mine survived — it appeared from the message that hers would not. Tears formed, and I just wanted to cry.

Maintaining Your Marriage During the Parenting Years

By: Arlene Pellicane

Date nights during the courtship years might have included bouquets of roses, candlelight dinners and strolls through the park. But date night looks quite different now that you have kids. These days, your “romantic evenings” may more often involve finding free food samples at the grocery store and then heading to the discount movie theatre.

One Simple Trick to Instantly Improve Your Marriage Communication

By: Brittany Ann

While I’m sure there are some husbands out there who would LOVE for their wives to stop talking so much, I can assure you that when one or both spouses actually do stop talking, it’s not nearly as much fun as it sounds.