Christian Marriage Articles

God’s “Secret” Became One Couple’s Miracle

Profiling a Spouse: The Invitation to Unearth New Insights Explaining Their Behaviors

Profiling a Spouse: The Invitation to Unearth New Insights Explaining Their Behaviors

Most of us long for a better marriage, and that longing is to be applauded. However, how might some go about improving the relationship?

He Desires to Be First Among Equals, She Desires to Be First in Importance

He Desires to Be First Among Equals, She Desires to Be First in Importance

A husband has a need to be respected by his wife. That is what Paul teaches in Ephesians 5:33. As well, a wife has a need to be honored (respected) by her husband.

God’s “Secret” Became One Couple’s Miracle

God’s “Secret” Became One Couple’s Miracle

The love and respect connection is real—make no mistake. When I was reading Ephesians 5 one day in 1998, after having studied and taught from this chapter many times in my twenty years of preaching, God revealed this connection to me and it blew me away.

Is Unconditional Respect Foolish and Impossible While Unconditional Love Is Wise?

Is Unconditional Respect Foolish and Impossible While Unconditional Love Is Wise?

People who think culturally, not biblically oftentimes stumble over the idea of unconditional respect.

Why One Husband Struggles With Being the Spiritual Leader

Why One Husband Struggles With Being the Spiritual Leader

"My wife and I have been really struggling with our communication and our relationship; feels like we are two ships sailing in the night, which concerns me. I know I am responsible for what comes out of my mouth, which reveals what is in my heart. I have been trying to take responsibility for that and ask for forgiveness."

Is Unconditional Respect Foolish and Impossible While Unconditional Love Is Wise?

Why One Husband Struggles With Being the Spiritual Leader

On Abuse in Marriage

For decades, my position regarding abuse has been clear: when in harm’s way, get out. Separate. My mom separated from my dad for five years because of his abusive conduct. I have zero tolerance for abuse. I was a victim of this, even having watched my dad attempt to strangle my mom. I have incessantly made this point of getting out of harm’s way whenever the issue of abuse arises.

On Abuse in Marriage

Money Talks (Part 3): The Two Paths Couples Tend to Take

Money Talks (Part 3): The Two Paths Couples Tend to Take

Money conversations in marriage quickly reveal deeper issues of the heart, trust, and respect—often turning identical financial pressures into vastly different relational outcomes.

Money Talks (Part 2): If We Just Didn't Have Money Problems...

Money Talks (Part 2): If We Just Didn't Have Money Problems...

In Part 2 of the Money Talks webinar series, Emerson Eggerichs reveals the two hidden realities behind financial stress (unresolved relational pain or the simple lack of a practical plan), and shows couples how to create emotional safety and shared structure so they can face money together instead of against each other.

When Money Talks: What Is It Saying About Your Marriage?

When Money Talks: What Is It Saying About Your Marriage?

What if money isn’t the problem in your marriage, but the revealer?