For years my desire has been to never say divorce again. But a few years ago God began to shift my perspective. It’s not enough to avoid divorce. No, we also need to be building a marriage that lasts. How do you stay happily married forever? That is such a different question and it is […]
Tag: Reclaim Hope & Joy in your marriage
Is there hope for your marriage? How do you save your Marriage when you feel hopeless? If you are a Christian wife in a Difficult Marriage, this 31-day devotional series will give you Biblical Marriage Principles and practical tools to start changing things today.
How to Fix Communication Problems in Marriage and Why It Matters
Is it any surprise that when couples seek help to fix marital problems, communication is among the first things listed? Two of the most commonly asked questions about Marriage are about ‘why communication is important in a marriage’ and ‘how couples can communicate better. Today Ana Willis will tackle both questions as she explains why […]
10 Tips to Help You Stand for Your Marriage in the Fight
Is your marriage under attack? See if any of this describes your marriage in this season. You fight over everything, you can’t seem to agree about anything, he seems more insensitive than ever, and you are overwhelmed with feelings of despair, worthlessness, and hopelessness. Those are all common signs your Marriage is under spiritual attack. […]
Yes, God Restores Marriage: Hope to Move from Lost to Found
Have you lost hope for marriage? Life comes at us fast and hard sometimes. We could all use a healthy dose of Hope when marriage is hard. So today Susan Mead Will share that yes, God restores Marriage: There is hope to move from lost to found. Be sure to follow the Entire Series on the […]
6 Tips to Renew a Thriving Empty Nest Marriage
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 […]
When Marriage Hurts God Is Refining You
How do you get over a hurt in marriage? I mean, let’s be honest, there are many times I hurt him and he hurts me. Anytime you put two sinful humans together hurt happens. What do you do with that hurt? How do you get to the point of healing hurt in your marriage? What’s […]
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, […]
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 […]