How do you prepare for empty nest syndrome? What effect will becoming an empty nester have on your marriage? I’ve heard countless stories of couples who just barely survive their marriage long enough to see the kids grow up and leave the nest. Many marriages end between year 20 and 25. Raise your hand if […]
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When Marriage Hurts God Is Refining You
Did you know it’s possible that when marriage hurts, God is refining you?ย Today Erica Hale will share how marriage is like the refiners fire in the hand of a loving God. How do you get over a hurt in marriage?ย I mean, let’s be honest, there are many times I hurt him and he […]
What Does the Bible Say About Happiness in Marriage?
Most of us – if we are honest – are dreaming of a happily ever after. We expect marriage to lead to that fairy-tale ending in life. Happiness in Marriage is the goal. But what does the Bible say about happiness in marriage? To help us answer that question today is Jen Weaver. Why […]
A Wife’s True Story of Rebuilding Marriage After Infidelity
There is a lot of misinformation and controversy around couples staying together after infidelity. Most of the time the articles on Hope Joy in Christ are How To style, giving practical biblical marriage principles you can use right now. Today, however, I will not tell you how to save marriage after infidelity and lies. No, […]
5 Ways to Restore Honor in Marriage
How do you honor and respect your husband? This is a question even a godly wife will ask at times in marriage.ย Today, Alisa Nicuad from Flourishing will share 5 simple ways to restore honor in marriage. The Importance of Honor in Marriage? Honor seems to be a lost virtue in our culture, at least […]
How to Submit to Your Husband When You Disagree
How often do you and your husband disagree? In our home, there is little that we actually agree about so you can imagine the struggle when big decisions need to be made. Enter the Idea of Biblical Submission and we have another problem. Can you submit when you disagree? If you’ve asked ‘How to submit […]
How to Make Marriage Happy: A Perspective Shift
What makes a good marriage? There are several elements of a successful marriage that you find consistently with couples who celebrate 50+ years. Their stories are beautiful and inspiring but how can you copy what they’ve done when marriage is so hard? Today Julie Holmquist will share one tip to help us learn How to […]
Hope for the Hurting Wife Standing for Your Marriage Alone
Today Rebekah M Hallberg will share Hope for the Hurting Wife Standing for Your Marriage Alone from her story. How do I save a failing marriage alone? That thought came when everything was falling apart a few years back. I didn’t have the heart to wonder, ‘How can I make my marriage work again?’ because […]
How To Date Your Spouse Right: Why It Matters & Fun Rules
Do you still date your spouse? Today we will see how to date your spouse right. You read that right! Do’s and don’ts or rules to put the fun back in date night. For many of us, after marriage comes responsibilities and burdens. Those leave less time but then children come into the picture and […]
6 Tips to Create A Fruitful Marriage Relationship
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘Create a fruitful marriage‘? I tend to think of a couple with many children or a marriage relationship that is financially stable. Today, Mrs. Lo Tanner is going to share 6 tips we can apply today to create a fruitful marriage relationship. She begins… “A few […]