God's Successful Marriage

  Key Verse “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” — Mark 10:9 Daniel and Karla, congratulations!  There is something deeply joyful about watching two people reach the point where they can look at one another and say, " I choose you. I want to build my life with you".  As your family, we are excited for you both. We are excited about the wedding, the plans, the celebration, and all the memories that will come with this season. But even more than that, we are excited about the life you are choosing to build together. Marriage Is A Wonderful Gift It is not perfect, and it is not always easy, but there is something incredibly meaningful about having one person who becomes your partner through all of it—the celebrations, the disappointments, the ordinary days, the unexpected turns, and the years you cannot yet imagine. So, enjoy this season - Take pictures. Laugh together. Dream together. Talk about the future. Enjoy being engaged. But somewhere betwee...

  God at the Center Was Never Just a Theme God’s Successful Marriage — Series Wrap-Up: God at the Center Key Verse: “ And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. ” -  Colossians 1:17 “God at the center” is one of those phrases Christian couples can agree with quickly. It sounds right. It belongs in a marriage conversation. It fits well in a wedding message, a Bible study, a counseling session, or a devotional thought. Most Christian husbands and wives would not argue against it. But agreement is not the same as surrender. Over this series, we have not simply been repeating a Christian catchphrase. We have been asking what it actually means for a marriage to be brought under the loving authority of God. Not God as decoration. Not God as the emergency contact when everything falls apart. Not God as the One we mention on Sunday, but quietly ignore when making decisions on Monday. God at the center means our marriage is under Him. It means our attitudes, words, pri...

  “The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.” — Proverbs 20:7 Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up on us. Mother’s Day often comes with flowers, brunch reservations, cards that make people cry, and a general understanding that we better not forget it. Father’s Day can feel a little different. Dad may get a card, a barbecue tool, a new pair of socks, or, if the family is feeling especially generous, permission to sit in his chair without being asked to fix something. And in true dad fashion, he may act like that is enough. But Father’s Day should be more than a quick thank you, a funny card, or another joke about the thermostat. It should be a moment to stop and honor the role of a father. Not because every father has done everything perfectly, and not because every home has had the same experience, but because fatherhood itself carries weight. It matters, it shapes lives and iIt leaves fingerprints long after the children are grown. A father’s ...

  “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”  Matthew 6:33 There are some phrases we hear so often in Christian circles that we almost stop hearing them - “Put God first” is one of those phrases. It is true. It is biblical. It is needed. But if we are not careful, it can become one of those statements we agree with in church, repeat in conversation, and still struggle to live out in the everyday places of marriage. Most Christian couples would probably say they want God first in their home. They want a marriage that honors Him. They want their children to grow up seeing faith lived out. They want prayer, Scripture, love, forgiveness, and commitment to be part of their marriage. But then real life happens: The bills still have to be paid. The kids still need attention. Work still drains energy. The house still needs to be kept up. Feelings still get hurt. Words still come out wrong. Pride still shows up. Disappoi...

Responding with Patience, Compassion, and Truth Key Verse: “ Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. ” — Galatians 6:1 There are seasons in marriage that feel spiritually united - You pray together. You worship together. You feel like you are moving in the same direction. And then there are seasons when one spouse begins to struggle. Sometimes it is obvious, sometimes it is quiet. A hardened attitude, growing distance from church and a loss of desire for prayer. Bitterness, anger, doubt, exhaustion, compromise and silence. One spouse keeps reaching toward God while the other slowly pulls away. Those seasons can place tremendous strain on a marriage because spiritual struggles rarely stay isolated. They affect communication, intimacy, leadership, trust, peace within the home, and even the emotional safety of the relationship itself. Many couples do not ...

  Common Man Publications Strengthening Your Marriage One Day at a Time A 7-Day Devotional from God’s Successful Marriage Marriage is strengthened in the daily choices we make to love, forgive, honor, and remain faithful to the covenant God has given us. This devotional was written to encourage couples to return to those steady, God-honoring choices one day at a time. Whether you work through it together as husband and wife, reflect on it personally, or pass it along to another couple in need of encouragement, our prayer is that it will be both a blessing and a practical help. You can read the devotional directly below, or download the PDF to save for later. “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:...

There comes a point in marriage when we have to move beyond asking, “What am I getting out of this?” and begin asking, “What has God called me to give within this?” That shift changes everything. Many couples enter marriage with good intentions, but over time, expectations can quietly replace purpose. We begin measuring our spouse by how well they meet our needs, rather than seeing them as someone God has entrusted to our care. Marriage was never meant to be sustained by feelings alone. It was designed with purpose—God’s purpose. And when we begin to see marriage not just as a relationship, but as a ministry, our perspective begins to realign. A Calling, Not Just a Commitment Ephesians 5:25 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” That is not casual language. That is calling language. To love your spouse is not simply a preference—it is an assignment. It is a daily decision to serve, to sacrifice, and to act in a way that ref...