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Glen Solberg
- Sep 4
- 6 min
God's Help for Us in Our Fear and Doubt
Forever, O Lord, Your Word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You have established the earth,...
Glen Solberg
- Aug 22
- 4 min
Snippets: Making Time for Connection
Snippet noun : a small piece snipped off; a small bit, scrap, or fragment: brief extract Synonyms: piece, scrap, fragment, part One of...
Glen Solberg
- Aug 5
- 3 min
Are You Thinking of Your Valentine Today?
Yes, I know! Valentine’s Day was back in February - 6 months ago. But once we get past February 14th, does that mean we have “done our...
Barry Williams
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Five Elements of Effective Apologies
Even in the best of marriages, inevitably one spouse will do (or fail to do) something that hurts or disappoints the other. To be sure,...
Glen Solberg
- Jul 7
- 5 min
Wisdom We All Need to Practice in Marriage
It is such a simple verse from the wisdom of Solomon. Just 13 words - not hard to understand necessarily - but certainly challenging to...
David Stephens
- Jun 19
- 3 min
The God of Breakthroughs
Every marriage has “crisis moments” - moments or seasons when marriage is hard, when the connection just isn’t there. In these moments a...
Glen Solberg
- Jun 7
- 4 min
A Word of Encouragement for You from Acts 18
And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, "Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no...
Glen Solberg
- May 25
- 7 min
Has This Happened to You, Gentlemen?
It's a Sunday afternoon. I was just sitting at my kitchen table enjoying a book. Then I look down at my phone and I see I have a text...
Glen Solberg
- May 11
- 4 min
Where Do I Turn when Things Get Hard in My Marriage?
Note: If you are reading this title and are single, divorced, or widowed, please keep reading. There are great applications shared that...
Glen Solberg
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Are You Living in the "Married Roommate Zone"?
We see this happening more and more - a husband and wife living at the same address but very disconnected from one another. They are...
Johanna Zipp
- Apr 8
- 4 min
How Can the Words of a Pastor’s Wife Help Your Marriage?
This past October had my mind and heart extra-focused on my husband and the weight of his job. My husband is a pastor, and October is...
Glen Solberg
- Mar 21
- 6 min
An Important Question on Gratitude
Take a moment to answer this question honestly: “Is your gratitude evident to others as you follow Christ?” We may feel like we are...
David Stephens
- Feb 16
- 3 min
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing...
Guest Post
- Feb 1
- 3 min
A Few Words from Dennis Rainey
I know you may have been expecting a post from Abiding Marriage to get you and your spouse ready for Valentine's Day. And although we do...
Glen Solberg
- Jan 6
- 4 min
Outdoing One Another in Marriage
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in...
David and Kelly Stephens
- Dec 9, 2022
- 3 min
Preparing Our Hearts for the Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle-belling and everyone telling you, ‘Be of good cheer!’” Andy Williams’...
Glen and Shawn Solberg
- Nov 30, 2022
- 15 min
30 on 30: Thirty Reflections on Thirty Years of Marriage
Last Monday, November 28th, my wife, Shawn, and I celebrated 30 years of marriage together!! Hard to believe it has been 30 years since...
Glen Solberg
- Nov 8, 2022
- 5 min
Digging Deeper: Treasuring the Word
Your Word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 Most Christ-followers would be familiar with Psalm...
Glen Solberg
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
What Delight the Lord Must Feel
Did you know that God delights in you as His adopted son or daughter? Not that He just “tolerates” you, but that He truly delights in His...
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