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5 Lessons I Didn’t Learn in Premarital Counseling | Articles

article | July 28, 2016

Fifteen years ago today I walked down a sandy aisle and married Jason barefoot at sunset (swoon!). Having a decade and a half of marriage under my belt doesn't exactly qualify me as a marriage expert. I've still got a lot to …

What a Great Marriage Needs Most | Articles

article | 14 septembre 2017

You may have noticed a theme on the blog this week. We’ve been talking about marriage. A lot! But maybe not in the ways we usually do. We think marriage is great. It’s one of God’s very best ideas, but whether you’re …

What if You’ve Never Seen Marriage Work? | Articles

article | August 4, 2016

My parents are divorced. That sentence has been true for two-thirds of my life, and sometimes I still wince when I say it. Because it misses God's best, divorce is always painful. I've been walking around with pieces of shrapnel in my …

Lessons I Learned from My First Year of Marriage | Articles

article | February 12, 2020

The day went by in a blur. I tried my absolute best to enjoy every moment, but it went by so fast. Looking back at photos from our wedding, I wish I could go back in time and relive each moment. I …

What's the Purpose of a Wedding? | Articles

article | May 20, 2015

My wedding is less than three months away, so I’m frequently asked the same question by many caring people at church, in the grocery store checkout line, at the bank, and at Starbucks. “Are you excited for the wedding?” they’ll ask with …

To the Leader with Heartache at Home | Articles

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article | June 25, 2020

To the leader facing heartache at home: I see you there, my friend. I know how difficult it can be to fulfill the role you’ve been called to within the body of Christ, while dealing with a tumultuous home life—particularly in marriage. …

Recommended Resource List | Articles

article | July 7, 2014

Revive Our Hearts carefully selects and recommends resources that we believe are true to the Scripture and will help people grow in their faith. However, Revive Our Hearts does not necessarily agree with every point in every resource or endorse the entire …

Step Up: A Male Perspective on Dating & Friendship | Articles

article | May 9, 2003

Hang around Christian singles long enough and you're sure to encounter a certain emotion. If you're guessing loneliness, guess again. The prevailing emotion is frustration. Men are frustrated because they don't understand what women want from them; and if they do have …

How to Know if You're Ready to Date or Court | Articles

article | April 11, 2016

When should you start to date (or court)? Here are three tell-tale signs (among others) that you're ready: 1. Your authority figures give you the green light. I heard from a girl recently who wrote: I like this dude, and he happens …

30-Day Husband Encouragement Challenge | Articles

article | May 20, 2011

Introduction Welcome to the 30-Day Husband Encouragement Challenge! It didn’t take many weeks of marriage for me to learn that my attitudes and words have a profound effect on my husband. I have the ability to make Robert feel encouraged and cherished. …