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Remembering How God Is Working
Letters from a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway show that people are still hungry to know Christ.
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Every Marriage Needs Renewal and Refreshment
Comments from the I Still Do event show the power of getting away to get it together.
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Meet America’s Longest-Married Couple
Eighty-one years ago, John and Ann Betar were told their marriage wouldn’t last.
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The Marriages We Admire
Responses from readers show that the love you demonstrate for your spouse will be one of your greatest legacies.
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Reader Responses: Marriages We Most Admire
Editor’s note, May 2015: In a recent FamilyLife contest, participants were asked, “What marriage do you most admire, and why?” Here’s a selection of their responses. For more, read “The Marriages We Admire.” 1. My former pastor and his wife … they are both with the Lord now. They had very different strengths but they […]
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Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages
Research shows that five little things separate great relationships from the rest.
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7 More Things a Man Should Know About Marria...
In a culture of counterfeits and mistruths, marriage needs to be re-branded as an awesome, noble, and challenging adventure.
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7 Things a Man Needs to Know About Marriage
In a culture of counterfeits and mistruths, marriage needs to be re-branded as an awesome, noble, and challenging adventure.
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Readers Comment on Date Nights
Many who wrote echoed the words of one reader who said, “I think date night is vital to a marriage.”
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4 Reminders for the Directionally Challenged
It's never too late to turn around a dying marriage.
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Readers Talk About Negotiating the New Norma...
Communication is the key—even if it begins with an argument.
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You Reap What You Sow
Ways to invest in the future of your marriage.
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A Ship With Plenty of Power
A report on the 2013 Love Like You Mean It cruise.
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Changing a Sour Attitude: The Readers Respon...
Marriage Memo readers offer some practical and biblical advice.
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How Do You Change a Bad Attitude
After a Christmas storm knocked out electricity, my biggest struggle was dealing with a sour mood.
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An Extra Reason for Rejoicing
As Christmas day approaches many of you will be finishing last-minute details at work, or driving to Grandma’s house, or shopping for groceries before the big meal. As we gather with friends and family to celebrate Christmas, I am reminded of couples who have an extra reason for rejoicing this year. Couples like Drew and […]
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My First Christmas Without Laurie
A young widower shares his struggles.
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The Final Showdown
And so it comes to this: Two men finally facing off in a winner-take-all contest. Both men are successful and accomplished, yet both have walked through the valley of defeat. Both live with the fact that fame and job security is fleeting. Both men are supported by millions and both are ridiculed and condemned when […]
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Memories That Make Us One
A marriage is built on shared memories over the years.
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Married for 71 Years
Who doesn’t enjoy a good story? Especially a love story? As a writer for FamilyLife, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing lots of men and women about their marriages and families. But no one has been married as long as Orvil and Edith Thomas. Their commitment to one another has never wavered for more than […]
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I Need My Vacation
Lessons my wife and I have learned about how to enjoy time off.
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God Is Working
Impressions from the largest Weekend to Remember conference in 33 years.
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Date Night With Teens
Recent plans for our regular date night were derailed for my husband and me.
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Astonished at Radical Obedience
Sometimes God calls us to follow Him in situations that seem foolish to many in the world.
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An Investment in Your Marriage
Whether you’re preparing for marriage or looking for a refresher, you and your spouse can benefit from a Weekend to Remember marriage conference.
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A Real Life Vacation
Sometimes marriage is warm sea breezes … and sometimes it’s the pungent smell of drying paint.
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You Have to Work at It Every Day
I recently read five articles about marriage in one day. Guess which was my favorite?
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Is Marriage All About You
Here is a list of things which some people think make for a successful marriage.
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God Is Working in Marriages Today
People need God’s blueprints for marriage and family now more than ever.
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A Weekend for Marriage Maintenance
Reflections on our trip to the Weekend to Remember marriage conference.
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A Yearly Surprise
Some friends explain how their tradition of going on a getaway each year keeps their marriage strong.
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Building a Marriage According to Biblical Bl...
A Weekend to Remember® marriage conference is an investment that can make even a strong marriage stronger.
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Can God Do the Impossible in a Marriage?
When a husband and wife turn their lives and their marriages over to God, amazing things happen.
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Habits Grooves and Ruts
The Song of Solomon is a book full of godly wisdom about sexuality, marriage, and romance.
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Googling for Help on Marriage
Many people are desperately searching for answers.
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Moms on Marriage
Sweet Love My husband and I recently celebrated 38 years of marriage. I still remember the day we met as though it was yesterday. We were introduced after our college spring concert. He was strong and handsome. In fact, he was just too good looking and manly to be real! It would take us another […]
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Your Marriage Comes First
Is allowing your children to sleep with you the bes idea?
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Keys to a Great Marriage East or West
A Christ-centered marriage allows you to love your spouse, not out of duty, but because you are first loved by Christ.
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When Little Girls Grow Up
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