God's Successful Marriage

  “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” — Proverbs 31:28 Motherhood changes through the years, but its impact never stops echoing. In a world that often reduces Mother’s Day to flowers, cards, and social media posts, it is easy to overlook the deeper reality of what motherhood truly is. It is not simply a title. It is years of pouring, carrying, teaching, comforting, correcting, sacrificing, praying, and loving in ways that often go unseen. It is holy work. Not because mothers are perfect, but because God has entrusted them with hearts, homes, and lives that help shape generations. Some mothers are just beginning the journey, carrying children they have not yet met. Others are learning how to survive sleepless nights and endless laundry. Some are walking the difficult years of raising teenagers. Others are standing in quieter homes now, watching grown children build lives of their own. And for many, Mother’s Day carries both gratitude an...

Today is National Spouses Day —a day set aside to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the person who walks beside us through life. It’s not a day about grand gestures or social media perfection. It’s a day about gratitude. About recognizing the quiet faithfulness, shared burdens, laughter, tears, and commitment that define a marriage over time. Scripture reminds us plainly and powerfully: “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” — Proverbs 18:22 That verse doesn’t say finds a perfect wife or finds an easy marriage. It says finds a good thing. A gift. A blessing. A favor from God Himself. Marriage as a Gift, Not an Accessory So often, culture treats marriage as an accessory to happiness—something that serves us as long as it feels good. Scripture teaches the opposite. Marriage is a sacred gift designed by God, not merely for companionship, but for growth, refinement, and shared purpose. Ecclesiastes tells us: “Two are better than one, because...

A Heart of Thanksgiving: Seeing God’s Blessings in Every Season Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday on the calendar—it's a posture of the heart. As believers, we’re called to live with gratitude woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Paul reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” That small phrase — “in everything” — is deeper than we sometimes want it to be. It challenges us to look for God’s goodness not only in the blessings we love, but also in the seasons that stretch us. Thankful for God and His Promises Before anything else, Thanksgiving calls us to return our attention to God Himself. He is steady when life is not. He is faithful when we are weak. His promises don’t shift with the seasons or the struggles we face. God promises to never leave us or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). He promises that His mercies are new every morning (Lamentati...

💍 God’s Successful Marriage Remembering the Little Things Strengthening Marriages One Act at a Time by TJ Schaaf When we first fall in love, everything feels new and effortless. We go out of our way to learn about each other — what makes our spouse smile, what calms their fears, what fills their heart with joy. But as time goes on, life gets busy. Work, children, health, and everyday stress begin to take over, and those small acts of love that once came so naturally often fade into memory. Remembering the Little Things is a call to return to the heart of love — the small, intentional actions that build a strong, lasting marriage. Written from real-life experience and grounded in Scripture, this book reminds couples that love is not just an emotion; it’s an action, a daily choice. When we begin to serve, listen, encourage, and forgive the way God designed us to, our marriages can once again become reflections of His perfect love. Each chapter of Remembering the Little Thing...