“Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.” (Amos 9:11, NLT) I know that you are asking God to fulfill these words in your marriage, and I earnestly join you in that prayer, believing that God’s heart…
Are relationships more like carpentry or gardening? When you build something out of wood, you measure, cut, sand, nail, and – viola!- results. You have visible signs of progress and defined outcomes. Best of all, you have much of the control. Relationships, on the other hand, are not easy to measure, and they are certainly not…
Are you discouraged with your marriage? Has it become overwhelming? Are there too many broken parts or missing pieces? Maybe it is time to forget your marriage. No, I am not suggesting that you walk away from your marriage. What I mean is this: maybe it’s time to let go of your “ideal marriage” checklist….
I know that you are hurting in your marriage. And I realize that it might seem easier to just walk away. But you haven’t. I commend you for that because God doesn’t walk away from His covenant partner, either. Take hope! Although there has been pain in your marriage, you can have immense hope in…
