When couples struggle with communication, the relationship suffers. There are 11 common barriers to communication in marriage (and 6 that are not talked about but are critical!). Not only are they common, but they are also simple to correct! Yeah!!!!!!! What Are Barriers To Communication? When I talk about barriers to communication in marriage there […]
15 Biblical Expectations In Marriage: 8 Ways To Find Hope and Healing
Expectations in marriage kill love. In my mind, I know that. 100% true. In my heart, however, I don’t believe it is possible to live without expectations. The struggle with what I expect in marriage… in a Christian marriage… is at the heart of some of our more hopeless struggles. Who else? What Does the […]
60+ Identity in Christ Verses To Pray Over Your Spouse
Knowing who you are in the Lord, in the faith is critical to an abundant life. Without knowing who you are, who HE says you are, life is aimless and confusing. Today we will see 60+ identity in Christ verses to pray over your spouse to help them in grow in faith. I will lay […]
10 Areas of Prayer for a Broken Marriage to Change Everything
Hi. My name is Tiffany and I live in a broken marriage. You might call it a difficult marriage, but after so many years moving through each cycle I call it broken. Consistent, intentional, strategic prayer for a broken marriage is the real secret sauce for finding hope and joy in my marriage, broken, damaged […]
Free Bible Study: What Does The Bible Say About Peace of Mind
Peace of mind is how I long to characterize my life. Why is it then, that fear and anxiety are continually chasing it away? In all the years I’ve pursued peace, I didn’t find it consistently until I began to ask the right question. What does the Bible say about peace of mind? Today I […]
Facing Unmet Needs: God Will Provide All Your Needs
What can you do when you have unmet needs in marriage? Does the promise that God will provide all your needs apply in this area? A Struggle With The Thought: God Will Provide All Your Needs Anytime there has been a need in my life, well-meaning Christians repeatedly remind me of a truth, “God will […]
FREE Daily Prayer Marriage Challenge
Welcome to the challenge. The Daily Prayer Marriage Challenge. Overwhelmingly, marriage today is under attack. I know mine is under attack. Throughout hopejoyinchrist.com you can find articles with practical steps to help with all the things: There are tons of resources to help you with nearly any area of struggle in your marriage. Tons. Just […]
3 Steps To Find Your Identity in Christ
Most of my life was lived in an identity crisis. I didn’t know my identity, let alone my identity in Christ. It stunted my Spiritual growth. Today we will see how anyone can find their identity in Christ and walk with strong faith! This is not easy, but it is simple. To know your Christian […]
How to Become a Strong Prayer Warrior and Why
Are you a Prayer Warrior? Do you wish you could become a prayer warrior? When life gets hard there are certain people we turn to for prayer, but what if you could be like them? I am here to tell you that anyone can learn how to become a prayer warrior – a strong prayer […]
33 Bible Verses on Prayer for Relationships Strengthening: What To Pray
We need more prayer for relationships strengthening. Period. As I started writing this I realized it needs to be in two parts. This is actually part 2: What to pray for your relationship to become strengthened. Over 20 years of marriage, I’ve learned that prayer changes things. No matter what your situation looks like today, […]