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Letters from a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway show that people are still hungry to know Christ.

Comments from the I Still Do event show the power of getting away to get it together.

Eighty-one years ago, John and Ann Betar were told their marriage wouldn’t last.

Responses from readers show that the love you demonstrate for your spouse will be one of your greatest legacies.

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 […]

Research shows that five little things separate great relationships from the rest.

In a culture of counterfeits and mistruths, marriage needs to be re-branded as an awesome, noble, and challenging adventure.

In a culture of counterfeits and mistruths, marriage needs to be re-branded as an awesome, noble, and challenging adventure.

Many who wrote echoed the words of one reader who said, “I think date night is vital to a marriage.”

It's never too late to turn around a dying marriage.

Communication is the key—even if it begins with an argument.

Ways to invest in the future of your marriage.

A report on the 2013 Love Like You Mean It cruise.

Marriage Memo readers offer some practical and biblical advice.

After a Christmas storm knocked out electricity, my biggest struggle was dealing with a sour mood.

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 […]

A young widower shares his struggles.

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 […]

A marriage is built on shared memories over the 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 […]

Lessons my wife and I have learned about how to enjoy time off.

Impressions from the largest Weekend to Remember conference in 33 years.

Recent plans for our regular date night were derailed for my husband and me.

Sometimes God calls us to follow Him in situations that seem foolish to many in the world.

Whether you’re preparing for marriage or looking for a refresher, you and your spouse can benefit from a Weekend to Remember marriage conference.

Sometimes marriage is warm sea breezes … and sometimes it’s the pungent smell of drying paint.

I recently read five articles about marriage in one day. Guess which was my favorite?

Here is a list of things which some people think make for a successful marriage.

People need God’s blueprints for marriage and family now more than ever.

Reflections on our trip to the Weekend to Remember marriage conference.

Some friends explain how their tradition of going on a getaway each year keeps their marriage strong.

A Weekend to Remember® marriage conference is an investment that can make even a strong marriage stronger.

When a husband and wife turn their lives and their marriages over to God, amazing things happen.

The Song of Solomon is a book full of godly wisdom about sexuality, marriage, and romance.

Many people are desperately searching for answers.

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 […]

Is allowing your children to sleep with you the bes idea?

A Christ-centered marriage allows you to love your spouse, not out of duty, but because you are first loved by Christ.