Blog: Marriage Tips for Growing and Flourishing
Helpful reflections and thoughts on helping your marriage go from good to great.
Faith-filled keys to re-ignite hope in your marriage
If we can’t share our innermost thoughts with our spouse then we will struggle to achieve unity……
Strengthening your marriage: Lessons from Biblical couples
The way to keep your marriage strong is to be willing to share, be open and communicate with one another and God himself
God’s design for a joyous and fulfilling marriage
A fulfilled marriage is one that recognises the joy each spouse brings to ….
How to nurture spiritual closeness as a couple
I want to start by asking this question. Is it possible to have a fulfilling Christian marriage without spiritual intimacy?....
How to forgive in your marriage - a Biblical guide
Forgiveness is any relationship is important but particularly so in marriage. It can affect intimacy and trust with the person we are most likely to be emotionally vulnerable to....
What are the common myths about weddings? Here are 4
…..society has many misconceptions based mainly on myths. Lets give you a brief summary of at least 4 that you may have been led to believe.
5 reasons for creating roles & responsibilities in marriage
Let’s look at 5 reasons for establishing our roles and responsibilities….
Understanding how to navigate financial strife in marriage
Whilst financial strife or stress may not be the number one cause of conflict in marriage, it is often regarded as one of the most persistent.
What has happened to commitment in marriage - is it a fear?
The difference between actually being married versus living as if married is a bit like owning your house versus renting a house.
Creating a vision for your marriage to clarify aspirations
Creating a vision for your marriage can help you both clarify your aspirations and give direction to plans that you make.
A February love that is far more than Valentine’s day
Real love is not an Eros love with cards, chocolates and flowers……
Be comfortable in conflict when feeling uncomfortable
There will be many times and situations when seeing ‘eye to eye’, being of one mind and agreeing with one another just doesn’t happen….
Choosing the right person to marry and what to consider
A question that many young people, in particular, may ask themselves is:- ‘How do I find or choose the right person to marry?’
Are you married to an unbelieving husband or wife?
The Bible warns against marrying an unbeliever in the first place but life can be complicated. We fall in love and sometimes ….
Meeting your wife’s needs: Emotional intimacy and connection
As a man, I need to allow my wife to express her feelings and I need to be fully tuned into what she is saying and listening with interest.
How do we get our husband to open up about their feelings?
So, for a man to open up his feelings, to show his love and understanding towards his wife, he has to do something that is quite unnatural……….
Why arguing should not cause your marriage to fail
But arguments or angry voices shouldn’t be the catalyst to a failed marriage.
Keeping up best appearances for our husband or wife
Keeping up appearances is an important aspect of our lives for most of us. We like to look good and especially for our loved ones when we are out dating and even during the early years of our marriage.
Why dating your spouse is not only special but very wise
When you get married should you stop having dates? Absolutely not!
It’s so important to allow space for connection when we get married.
Changing your expectations as you navigate married life
Time changes so change with the times. When we get married we sometimes think that our spouse will stay the same as they did when we met – still energetically romantic and reckless or listens to your every word and never leaves your side – remember those days?