Love Does Not Envy
As love becomes patient and kind, comparison begins to lose its grip. This third devotional in our series addresses one of the quiet disruptors of intimacy—envy—and invites couples to move from competition to celebration. Let’s take a look at … Love Does Not Envy “Love does not envy…” (1 Corinthians 13:4) Here’s a story from […]
Love is an Action…not a Feeling (Part 2)
We’re in the second edition of a 15 week devotion series on the loving ‘actions’ that Paul tells us define love in I Corinthians 13:4-8. Patience was our first action. It creates a space that kindness fills. After learning to stay present and patient when things are moving slowly in your marriage … love moves […]
Love is an Action…not a Feeling
Someone has said that: “Love is the feeling that you feel when you are about to feel a feeling that you’ve never felt before!” Cute phrase … and it validates that we’re inundated with the lie that love is just a feeling. But it is so much more! Those loving feelings come from loving actions […]
Ten Minutes Can Make a Difference in your Marriage
Many couples struggle with developing a regular devotional time together. I believe spiritual intimacy is one of the most challenging intimacies to build in a relationship. If you’re like me, you feel a sense of despair because we constantly hear that we should pray more, read the Bible more, etc – but we don’t know […]
Marriage Resolutions
It’s that time of year again where we all sit down and set those infamous New Year’s resolutions. You all know the regulars…let’s lose 10 pounds, read one book a week, save 10% of our paycheck. The problem is that these are resolved today and abandoned by the end of the week. So this year, how […]
Every Ending Brings a New Beginning
The turning of the calendar invites us to pause. A New Year doesn’t magically erase the challenges of the old one, but it does offer something deeply hopeful: Every ending brings a new beginning! Scripture reminds us, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22–23). That promise applies not only to […]
While the holidays are a time of celebration, they can also bring heartache for couples.
Scripture: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many couples, they can be the most painful. The lights, music, and celebrations can feel harsh when your heart is heavy. Grief has […]
True Holiday Fullness Doesn’t Come From Busyness
Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 The Christmas Holy-Days fills quickly — often without us realizing it. What begins as a joyful time of celebration can quietly turn into a relentless calendar of obligations. Christmas programs, work parties, family dinners, church events, gift exchanges, school concerts, shopping trips, decorating, […]
The Beauty of Imperfection During Christmas
Scripture: “Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 The holiday season brings with it a powerful and often unspoken pressure: the pressure for everything to be perfect. Perfect decorations. Perfect dinners. Perfect photos. Perfect responses from family members. Perfect gifts for everyone on the list. And beneath all of it, many couples carry the […]
Peace on Earth – Begins in Our Home
Scripture: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” — Romans 12:18 The Christmas season proclaims peace — choirs sing it, cards display it, and decorations highlight it. Yet many married couples experience the opposite. Holidays often bring tension, not tranquility. Two of the most common areas […]