Women fear abandonment and men fear futility, leading to hurtful comments and devastating arguments in marriage. Learning to communicate effectively and guard one's words can build trust and strengthen relationships. [... more]

A husband's role in the family is not just to provide financially, but to lead and serve as a servant leader, taking responsibility for his family's physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. A wife's empowerment comes from trusting God to provide room for her husband to step up and lead, rather than taking on all the responsibilities herself. [... more]

Unresolved conflict and impossible expectations can damage the foundation of a marriage. Couples often struggle with roles, money, and sex, and may feel stuck in their relationships. However, seeking help from a counselor or mentor can be a powerful step towards healing and growth. By learning to communicate effectively, manage expectations, and prioritize intimacy, couples can build stronger, healthier relationships. [... more]

Marriage is a 100%, 100% proposition, an unconditional commitment to an imperfect person, requiring sacrifice and perseverance, and not a 50-50 proposition as commonly believed. Christy Brinkley has a new book out, and she goes, just I have one regret. I've been married four times. I've just never been able to make a marriage work. Or you look at some of the most famous people, think of some of the people that played in Friends, or my heart goes out to a J-Lo, a beautiful woman, super successful, and You know, it's this guy, then it's the next guy, then it's the next guy, and it's the next big wedding, the next big wedding. See, if you believe that it shouldn't be hard when it gets hard? You just jump to the next person. And here's the thing. The pain and the attachment And the scars are of each and every relationship. And I'm no expert, but believe me, I've studied a lot of psychology and I can tell you this, with every broken relationship, there are scars and there's deep down issues in your heart that I don't measure up. You can say it's the other person and you can whine and you can blame and you can say all kind of things. But when you go after serial multiple relationships that don't work. It brings a brokenness in your soul. You know how Jesus feels about people that have been through things like that? He weeps for them. He cares about them. He has a plan. It's called marriage. He has some rules called fidelity, trust. He created marriage so that we could flourish. So we could be loved. And as the song says, we're looking for love in all the wrong places. The truth is that everything of great value requires commitment, sacrifice, and perseverance. As my spouse and I face challenges and overcome them, our intimacy and joy will far outweigh our present problems. [... more]

Marriage is an institution created by God, designed to provide spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy. Cohabitation, on the other hand, has been shown to have negative effects on relationships and society. Research has found that cohabitants tend to be less committed and more focused on personal autonomy, leading to a higher likelihood of break-up. The consequences of cohabitation can be devastating, especially for women. In contrast, marriage is the glue that holds society and culture together, providing a foundation for families and communities. [... more]

Marrying the right person is crucial, but even with the greatest mate, a successful marriage requires following God's design, putting in the hard work, persevering through difficulties, and relying on the Holy Spirit. Conflict and negative emotions are normal in marriage and can actually help build intimacy and growth when worked through with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. [... more]

Chip Ingram explores the challenges of building a godly family in a culture filled with lies and misconceptions about relationships, marriage, and parenting. He shares his own experiences and biblical insights to help couples and families identify and resist the attacks on their relationships, and to renew their minds with the life-giving truth of God's Word. [... more]

David's story in Psalm 27 teaches us to face our fears, overcome them with faith, and trust in God's strength. We learn to keep the main thing the main thing, focus on our relationship with God, and wait on Him for salvation and guidance. [... more]

Florida Man and a group of elementary school students were traumatized by a horror film featuring Winnie the Pooh as a homicidal maniac. Meanwhile, a Florida bear broke into a house and ate fish sticks and strawberry syrup. Additionally, there have been recent incidents of terrorism and jihad, and a group of British Jewish school children were told to hide their identities as they walk to school for their own safety. [... more]

Caregivers often feel isolated and desperate, seeking answers from others who may not understand their situation. However, true hope comes from trusting in God's presence and wisdom, even in the midst of pain and suffering. [... more]

A woman with a reputation for sin and a Pharisee with a self-righteous heart engage in a dramatic encounter with Jesus, highlighting the power of faith and forgiveness in the face of sin and spiritual emptiness. [... more]

Lisa Turkhurst shares her personal story of rejection and how it led her to find God's love and forgiveness. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and not letting rejection define us. Lisa also discusses her book, Uninvited, and how it can help people understand their position in Christ and find healing from past wounds. [... more]

Lisa Turkhurst shares her personal struggles with rejection, loneliness, and feeling uninvited, and how she found healing and acceptance through God's love. She encourages listeners to recognize the pain of rejection and to choose to see it as an opportunity to bring God's love into their lives. [... more]