Want to do a marriage retreat but don’t have the time or money? With all of the free online resources available today, it’s never been easier to plan a do-it-yourself marriage retreat. While you could work through these resources at home, a simple getaway might make your effort all the more special. You might also […]
Christian Marriage
5 Free Online Gospel-Centered Marriage Seminars
Counselor Brad Hambrick of The Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina (where J.D. Greear pastors) has provided free videos of five Christian marriage seminars titled “Creating a Gospel-Centered Marriage.” Each seminar works through important topics relating to marriage in five or six sessions with each session ranging from a half an hour to about fifty minutes. […]
Review of The Good News About Marriage by Shaunti Feldhahn
What if the next wedding you were at closed the ceremony with the pastor performing a coin toss to decide whether the couple would stay married or divorce? As odd as that seems, the odds of a coin toss are not far from what many people believe about their likelyhood to have a lasting marriage. You’ve probably […]
3 Francis Chan Sermons on Christ-Centered Relationships
A few years ago, Francis Chan preached three messages on Christ-centered relationships and Christ-centered marriages. Here is a short description of the series: Francis and Lisa Chan discuss God’s Biblical model for marriage: intimacy with God and your spouse, submission and servanthood. The result is a picture of Christ’s love for His bride, the church, […]
12 Marriage Killers
In the book Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide, James Dobson identified several marriage killers that contribute to the high divorce rate that pervades our culture. Below are the twelve things he mentioned that can act like poison for a marriage relationship. 1. Overcommitment and physical exhaustion. 2. Excessive credit and conflict over how […]