We'd been sufficiently warned. We were working against all the odds to stay together: divorced homes. Demanding careers. And now, a chronically-ill child.
You want to find joy and delight in your marriage. But you’ll never be able to accomplish this alone in the four walls of your home together.
Cohabitation has become a cultural norm. But is it really equal to marriage? John Trent and Curt Hamner help couples think through the marriage vs. cohabitation dilemma.
Many blended family weddings incorporate a ceremony called “blending of the sands.” But in reality it does not mean they have obtained “familyness.”
Authors John Trent and Curt Hamner talk about the purpose of marriage-God's glory. Glorifying God in marriage echoes who He is and how He loves us.
Curt Hamner and John Trent talk about how God had a specific purpose for Adam and Eve, but since the Fall, marriages have been in trouble. Together they explain that, even during difficulty, marriage is still important.
Single Parent Dating 101: How to do it successfully and what to avoid. Ron Deal offers a biblical perspective on this minefield of complex relationships. How to date wisely as a single parent.
In your marriage, will you be the gardener or the consumer?
Rejection in blended families hurts and is discouraging. What is needed is the resolve to keep going and a few helpful tools.
Have you ever been caught in a loyalty tug-of-war?
Sharon Jaynes believes the Song of Solomon still has practical applications for us today. For instance, she talks about the "little foxes" that can ruin a marriage if a couple isn't careful.
Sharon Jaynes looks to the Song of Solomon for practical wisdom on love and romance. Jaynes studies to find out what is most attractive to a woman, and then tells what Solomon found most attractive in his wife.
Author Sharon Jaynes dives into the Song of Solomon to teach us about biblical romance. By studying the relationship between Solomon and his Shulamite, we get a picture of God's design for marriage.
She's showing her true colors, Ron, and they're not very pretty.
One of the most common points of contention in marriage is the issue of money. Crystal Paine, Tom Nelson, and Ron Deal offer some strategies to help keep money from being a source of conflict.
What started as an online affair devastated their marriage. Could they find renewal after infidelity?
Tony and Kelly Trent, parents of Tyler Trent, talk about Tyler's heroic battle with bone cancer and his death in 2018.
As bad as your situation might be, it is not beyond God’s power to fix.
Tony and Kelly Trent reflect on the difficult cancer journey of their son, Tyler, one of the biggest fans the Purdue Boilermakers ever had.
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and her husband, Robert, remind us that we have a Father in heaven who is so good and faithful, even when we can't see it.
A new job. Losing a baby. A new house. Or a spouse's confession. We can’t see what the new year may bring, but we can trust God to write our story.
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and her husband, Robert, talk about the mysterious providence of God, and how He redeems the hard places and makes them new.
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth joins her husband, Robert Wolgemuth, to share their love story.
Courtney Reissig says the book of Psalms contains a full range of emotions, which can help you process and pray your way to a deeper faith in God.
Rob and Stephanie Green share what kind of "help" is most beneficial to a new mother and her newborn. The Greens list the top three things a couple needs to know before the baby is born.
Pastor Rob Green and his wife, Stephanie encourage moms and dads to prepare themselves spiritually for the changes that will take place with the arrival of their newborn.
Pastor Ben Stuart remembers the first time he saw his wife, Donna. He talks about the circumstances that lead to their courtship and eventual engagement.
Ben Stuart remembers the season he took a "time out" from the dating scene to focus on the Lord and recover emotionally after his parents' divorce. He also presents the purpose for singleness.
Would you like your son or daughter to have the same dating experience as you? Ben Stuart talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about the dating culture and practices on today's college campuses.
Vicki Courtney shares how one year, God dropped in her lap a challenging "resolve" to help refugees. She encourages listeners to consider what ways God might be leading them to be witnesses for the gospel.