One day, I asked my husband, Ron, to make a list of things he wished I would do for him: things that would make him feel loved. It was an amazing revelation. I made a wish-list, too, and when we started doing the things on each other's list, our marriage moved from frustrating to fulfilling. Here's why I asked him to make a list: One Saturday...

About a year ago, I began a dating relationship with a wonderful Christian man whom I'd been friends with for four years. We had what we thought to be the perfect relationship because we are best friends who fell in love, both Christians. He has always been attentive and loving, anxiously making plans for our future together as husband and wife. A...

I've rehearsed this scene in my mind 10,000 times: My husband, Barry, walks through the front door and says he has a surprise for me. He asks, "What's the one thing you want most in the world?" At first I'm confused, but when I look into his eyes, I know. He doesn't have to say it, but he does anyway: "I've given my life to Christ." But after...

"Honor Christ by submitting to each other" (Ephesians 5:21). Marvin and I have been married for over 46 years. We have lived, slept, worked, played, prayed, traveled and eaten together for that many years. Marvin travels at least 30 percent of each year - probably more. When he is away, he calls me most evenings, and his voice still thrills me....

Compatibility is not a state in which you begin a marriage, but rather it's a goal to be achieved. Another way to look at matrimony and compatibility is: We fall in love with a personality, but we must live with a character. How have you changed since you were first married? Research reveals we become more compatible with our mates through learning...

[flv:http://media.truthmedianetwork.com/media/understandmenbattle.flv http://media.truthmedianetwork.com/media/understandmenbattle_large.jpg 320 240]Do you understand your husband's battle for sexual purity? How can you help keep him from lusting? Did you know that your support can be the deciding factor on whether or not he succeeds in his pursuit...

Staying strong in your marriage commitment – even through the fire! I loved my new church! It was vibrant, exciting and on the cutting edge. The pastor was a talented and charismatic speaker and singer, the church was growing and impacting the community, and I felt so blessed to be a part of it all! We had just relocated to this quaint little...