Crosswalk.com - Marriage

Marriage: Made within Community, Made for Mission

David A. deSilva — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:51:00 GMT

We often hear marriage described as a private matter, a commitment between two people for the sake of their own personal fulfillment. But this isn't an accurate definition...

Holiness in Marriage: A Very Practical Thing

Jay Sklar, Ph.D. — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:40:00 GMT

What is holiness? At its core, holiness in the Christian means that we reflect the very character of God Himself.

5 Lies That Lead to an Affair

Julie Ferwerda — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:48:00 GMT

No matter how sincere our faith or how pure our intentions, an affair can happen to any of us. None of us - including those in ministry - will ever reach a level of spiritual maturity where we can relax and trust our flesh.

Build Positive Relationships with Your In-Laws

Whitney Hopler — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:39:00 GMT

Keeping a Christ at the center of our in-law relationships can be particularly challenging...

Thankful for… That?

April Motl — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:19:00 GMT

Are there reasons to be thankful for the hiccups and hurts in our marriages?

I Don’t Like My Spouse’s Friends!

Dr. David B. Hawkins — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:02:00 GMT

What can a person do if they love their mate, but don’t like their mate’s friends?

Experience Family Peace during the Season of Goodwill

Dr. David Hawkins — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:57:00 GMT

As we give thanks to God on Thanksgiving and celebrate Our Savior's birth at Christmas, many of us struggle with feeling thankful and Christ-like when it comes to our families. But there are things that can be done, now, to help us navigate the holidays with less tension.

Can Faith Alone Save a Marriage?

Dr. David Hawkins — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:05:00 GMT

Is faith enough to keep a marriage strong – even a marriage filled with chaos?

Stop Criticizing!

Dr. David B. Hawkins — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:27:00 GMT

In relationships where criticism, sarcasm and labeling is rampant, couples slip easily into loveless marriages...

When Your Mate is Unfaithful

Dr. David B. Hawkins — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Bryan sat stoically in front of us. While he admitted having the affair, and voiced being sorry for what he had done, he seemed detached and distant...

Doubt and Assurance

Tim Challies — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:52:00 GMT

Many fine Christians spend much of their lives doubting their salvation while other nominal Christians live in reckless assurance of their right standing before God. Meanwhile, many people today teach that doubt itself is a virtue while assurance is a mark of arrogance.

Why I am a "liberal" and other conservative ideas

Dr. Everett Piper — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:43:00 GMT

As MLK told us in his letter from the Birmingham jail, it is the conservation of the immutable virtues that serves as our strongest justification for our ongoing struggle for freedom, liberation, and liberty. Without such conservative Ideas I am not sure anyone can truly call themselves a liberal.

A John Tesh Nod; Me Being Gnawed

John Shore — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:08:00 GMT

John Tesh shows me some love; someone else really, really doesn't. Whaddaya gonna do?

Lie, Cheat and Steal: High School Ethics Surveyed

Jim Liebelt — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:04:00 GMT

In the past year, 30 percent of U.S. high school students have stolen from a store and 64 percent have cheated on a test, according to a new, large-scale survey suggesting that Americans are too apathetic about ethical standards.

Steve Tanner's 25 Days of Christmas Music

Dr. Ray Pritchard — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:40:00 GMT

My good friend Steve Tanner reminded me that once again he is sponsoring 25 Days of Christmas Music. Here is his explanation:

Researchers Announce 'Marital Faithfulness' Gene

Chuck Colson — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:06:00 GMT

Researchers in Sweden recently announced what makes men good “husband material.” The key, they say, lies not in his religion, his morals, or even how much he loves his potential spouse--it's in his genes.

First Domestic Partners, Now Friends with Benefits

Mark Earley — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:23:00 GMT

The relentless push for benefits for same-sex partners has eroded the status of marriage in our society. So if a same-sex couple can have benefits, why can’t two friends? Why couldn’t a whole group of friends?

Divorce Recovery: Practical Strategies for Change

Winston T. Smith, M.Div — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:31:00 GMT

Living in the wake of divorce will push you to the limit. You might feel like you don’t have the resources you need to move forward. Start with small steps...

Four Ways Husbands Can Improve Their Marriages

The Smalley Relationship Center — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:28:00 GMT

Over the years we have interviewed hundreds of wives, and many of them communicated several areas where they desired to see change in their husbands..

Making Marriage 'Fireproof'

Mark Earley — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:29:00 GMT

It’s not every day I give a low-budget film “two thumbs up.” But today I do. By the end of the two-hour-long screening, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house, including mine...

Waiting on God to Fill the Cradle

April Motl — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:38:00 GMT

“Do you have children?” It seems as though the frequency of the question should numb the sting - but it doesn’t. Here are four specific areas where my husband and I have dug deep to find treasure in this painful season of waiting...

Preparing to Marry Judas?

Meg Wilson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:58:00 GMT

Many young women envision their future husbands as their prince, a new and improved version of their dad, or even a modified version of Christ. But the truth is, we all marry sinners...

Why Living Together Before Marriage Doesn't Work

Mike & Harriet McManus — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:17:00 GMT

Why is the divorce rate so much higher for couples who marry after cohabiting? Two theories have credence...

Is 'Happily Ever After' Possible?

Whitney Hopler — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:28:00 GMT

You dream of an adventurous and romantic life with your spouse. But if your marriage makes you restless and bored, it may feel more like a nightmare than a dream...

Should In-Laws be Outlawed?

Deborah Raney and Tobi Layton — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

There are three hot-button topics that are a source of conflict at some point in most marriages. Sex and money vie for first place, but arguments about in-laws must surely be close behind...

Become One with Your Spouse

Whitney Hopler — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:25:00 GMT

You're two separate and unique individuals. Yet, the more you embrace the mystery of two becoming one, the more you’ll each grow stronger as people and closer to God...

Wrestling the Body Image Bear

Shannon Ethridge, M.A. — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:58:00 GMT

Most women struggle with body image on some level, but husbands often wish wives understood that their bodies are beautiful just the way they are...

Honoring the 7th Commandment: 'Do Not Commit Adultery'

Bayless Conley — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:44:00 GMT

In a marriage, you would be hard pressed to imagine anything more damaging than your spouse being unfaithful. But being faithful is not only being faithful in action, but also in thought....

The 10 Commandments of Marriage

Bayless Conley — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:34:00 GMT

I want to point us to principles God has given us in a place you might not think was intended for marriage. That place is the Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20...

Where the Golden Rule Doesn’t Apply in Marriage

Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:17:00 GMT

When we give our spouses what they need – not what we think they want or need – then we fulfill God’s design for both emotional and sexual intimacy...

Discuss Links for Marriage

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Discuss Links for Marriage