The Abiding Marriage Blog

As my wife and I have talked to couples over the years, we are continually reminded that we live in a broken world. Life’s challenges...

“Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have...

“I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.” Malachi 3:6 Do you ever find yourself deeply moved by...

It's a familiar verse to most Christ-followers: For the Word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged...

If you are married and reading this, my next statement will not be a new insight for you: In every marriage, you will have conflict. You...

The men's group I attend has been studying the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10. It has been helpful to take this very familiar...

“Good morning, Sweetie! Sorry I missed you this morning. I missed seeing your sweet face. I hope you have a great day. I'm praying for...

Forever, O Lord, Your Word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You have established the earth,...

Snippet noun : a small piece snipped off; a small bit, scrap, or fragment: brief extract Synonyms: piece, scrap, fragment, part One of...

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...

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,...

It is such a simple verse from the wisdom of Solomon. Just 13 words - not hard to understand necessarily - but certainly challenging to...

Every marriage has “crisis moments” - moments or seasons when marriage is hard, when the connection just isn’t there. In these moments a...

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...

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...

Note: If you are reading this title and are single, divorced, or widowed, please keep reading. There are great applications shared that...

We see this happening more and more - a husband and wife living at the same address but very disconnected from one another. They are...

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...

Take a moment to answer this question honestly: “Is your gratitude evident to others as you follow Christ?” We may feel like we are...

“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...