Marriage

For a long time, my wife and I dealt with our infertility in private. Only when we began to speak publicly about our ordeal did we realize that infertility affects far more couples than we knew. You are surrounded by fellow Christians who know what you’re going through, and never separated from the God who is alongside you through every difficult day. He is with us. We are with you. 

Praying Through Infertility: You Are Not Alone

Pain, suffering, heartbreak, and discouragement come to all of us at some point in our lives. In light of the challenges and difficulties we experience, we have the opportunity to follow the apostle James’ admonition: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds . . .” (James 1:2, ESV). Joy is not just possible—it is attainable.

A Joyful Heart: A 3-Day Marriage Plan

In the ebb and flow of marriage, it's easy for our perception of our spouse to change, which can lead to misunderstandings, conflict and resentment. We are bombarded by negative messages about marriage by a world and an enemy that hates marriage. We can fight those lies by consciously and prayerfully reframing our perspective. Learn how to have a better perspective – and a better marriage, with this plan. 

Build a Better Marriage by Building a Biblical Perspective

Through this devotional, Ernestine Hopkins leads women who have chosen to remain in their marriages following hurt, betrayal, and infidelity in finding inner healing through the guidance of Christ. Upon completing the devotional, you will walk away with a plan that guides you towards a renewed mind, personal growth, a deeper relationship with Christ, and readiness to fight for your marriage and your peace! 

I Stayed: Healing Past Hurt, Betrayal & Infidelity

Encouragement and accountability are two keys to a healthy foundation for a romantic relationship. By nurturing trust and spiritual growth together, you can lay the groundwork for a Christ-centered connection that flourishes over time. In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing how to support your partner in faith when you’re starting as friends.

Encouragement and Accountability: Supporting Your Partner in Faith When You’re Starting as Friends First

Pornography is a subtle threat to human relationships, as it distorts the idea of ​​intimacy and reduces the other to a simple object of desire. It fuels lust, preventing us from experiencing authentic and deep love. 

However, God offers us a solution through a love that is based on sacrifice, respect, and mutual care. 

By following His teachings, we can rediscover the true beauty of intimate relationships, learning to value the other and build healthy bonds, far from the traps of pornography and based on true communion.

The Obsession That Destroys

Ladies, marriage and committed relationships are supposed to be a source of comfort and security. But how should you respond when you no longer trust your partner? He’s supposed to protect your heart, but instead you feel abused, deceived and manipulated by gaslighting. This plan will help you understand how to use biblical discernment so you can regain your freedom from the insanity.    

When Love Uses Gaslighting

The words you use in marriage can be … slippery. Not only because they seem to slip through your lips before you think them through, but because they can also put you on a slippery slope toward conflict and hurt. In this 7-day devotion, read real-marriage examples of how the power of our words can be used to lift our spouses higher, or tear them (and our marriage) apart. 

The Power of Words

We build trust in our relationship with our spouse through words and actions. One way that we can cultivate confidence is by taking steps to avoid succumbing to temptations. We can also initiate words of appreciation, encouragement, and reassurance. This week, let's consider ideas for approaching this “action plan” to demonstrate our love for one another.