Do I Deserve Marriage My Way?

“'The first purpose of marriage,' Gary Thomas says in his book Sacred Marriage, '… is to please God.'  It’s not to please ourselves."

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/do-i-deserve-marriage-my-way/

10 Strategies to Restore an Ailing Marriage

"Many good marriages often go through times of tension, difficulty or pain. It’s important to remember that just because your marriage is ailing doesn’t mean it’s failing".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-strategies-to-restore-an-ailing-marriage

When the Enemy is Attacking Your Marriage

"Every marriage goes through ups and downs. That’s precisely why we say vows like '…for better or for worse…'. We relish in the good days, but what are we supposed to do we do when we feel stuck in a prolonged 'for worse' season—when we feel like we are trying our best, but our circumstances and feelings seem to keep getting in the way of our progress?".....

https://marriagetoday.com/what-to-do-when-the-enemy-is-attacking-your-marriage/

Why do we keep fighting over the same thing?

"Have you ever felt like your marriage was stuck in a cycle of negativity? Without meaning to, you and your spouse seem to keep falling back into the same rut of negativity and criticism, and you’re not sure how to get out of it. You keep letting the same topics trigger you into a rut of rehashing the same arguments over and over with no resolution in sight".....

https://marriagetoday.com/why-do-we-keep-fighting-over-the-same-thing/

Does your wife think your marriage has lost its spark?

"Phil loves his wife, and he has the best of intentions. But, like many men, he needs to understand a bit better what women most need from their husbands, during the emotionally difficult adjustment to an empty nest and in every season of life".....

https://shaunti.com/2019/10/does-your-wife-think-your-marriage-has-lost-its-spark-heres-how-to-respond/

Don't Miss These Meetings

"Some people dread meetings. But in a marriage, we think three types of weekly meetings can help a relationship grow more than you might imagine: a regular date with each other, a business meeting to tackle the family needs, and a time to grow spiritually together".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/weekly-meetings/#.XadQnuhKiUk

Are you "Acting Ugly" in your marriage?

"As someone who focuses on marriage full-time, I’m always amazed by how quickly people can go from ‘acting beautifully’ to treating their spouses ugly".....

https://marriedpeople.org/how-one-southern-phrase-can-change-marriages-everywhere/

Good Words Bring Good Fruit

"Proverbs 18 is a very interesting passage of Scripture. Verse 21 says, 'Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.' Then, the verse right after that reads, 'He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord.'  In other words, a verse about the power of our speech is followed immediately by a verse about marriage. The way we speak to each other is crucial to the health of our marriages".....

https://marriagetoday.com/marriagehelp/good-words-bring-good-fruit-laws-sowing-reaping?sfns=mo

Are You Treating Your Marriage Like a Contract?

"Covenants are unconditional, based on love; contracts are based on certain conditions being met. Covenants are sacrificial towards someone, while contracts are reciprocal arrangements—'if you do this, then, and only then, will I do that.' Covenants are based on mutual trust, while contracts assume mutual distrust. A covenant of marriage is for life, but a contract is for here and now".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/7-signs-you-may-be-treating-your-marriage-like-a-contract/

Overcoming Boredom in Marriage

"Despite all this encouragement on dreams and romance, you can still become bored. How? Two things, you’re either living life too fast or too slow. The pace of your marriage is crucial in creating excellence".....

https://marriedpeople.org/overcoming-boredom-in-marriage/

8 Decisions that Will Define Your Marriage

"Having Christ at the foundation of not only our lives, but also our marriage, has made a huge difference. My husband and I are both able to draw on God’s strength and wisdom. The closer we have become to Christ, the closer we have become to one another".....

https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/8-decisions-that-will-define-your-marriage/

10 Bible Verses that Changed My Marriage

"The Bible has changed my life and my marriage. Seriously. Depending on where you are on your faith journey, you may look at the Bible (as I do) as a love letter from God filled with inspiration and instruction for life OR perhaps you just see it as an antiquated, outdated relic. Regardless of your current faith (or lack of faith), I’d encourage you to read the ten verses below, because they’ve had a tremendous impact on my life and I believe they could provide some encouragement to you as well".....

https://marriagetoday.com/marriagehelp/ten-bible-verses-changed-marriage/

H.A.L.T.

"In the alcohol-and-drug-recovery world, the acronym H.A.L.T. helps keep addicts from relapsing by reminding them not to get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. These same words are important in keeping a marriage together".....

https://homeword.com/jims-blog/h-a-l-t/#.XZOj30ZKiUk