Did you know that in marriage, you can win a lot by losing? You can. I never intentionally try to anger or frustrate my wife, but I did something regularly that caused a significant amount of …
What Do Christian Wives Really Want From Their Husbands?
I've asked four wives from different stages of life and with different marital experiences to answer the question so many men want to know: what do Christian wives really want from their husbands? Of …
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There Will Always Be a Girl on a Bicycle
A French-German film conveys a fundamental truth: as soon as you make a commitment, it will be tested. Your marriage is more precious than you could realize. Knowing how you'll respond …
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Should Weddings Take Place in a Church?
One of the biggest cultural moves in the past generation has been Christians getting married in outside venues rather than at a church. Does it matter? What kind of statement does that make? Are there …
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Preparing Couples for a Marriage, Not Just a Wedding
While I believe God can use a difficult marriage to help us grow, I've come across couples of whom I've thought, "They should never have gotten married. Where was their pastor?" Premarital work is one …
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Resent the Situation, Not Your Spouse
Lisa and I get a bit vulnerable in talking about a (very pleasurable) recent vacation experience, to share about a principle I write about in Making Your Marriage a Fortress: learn how to resent the …
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