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...

  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:...

  Valentine’s Day has a way of stirring something inside us. Flowers. Chocolates. Cards with words we wish we had written ourselves. Candlelit dinners. Maybe a little friendly debate over who forgot to make reservations. It’s a sweet day. But if we’re not careful, it becomes only that — sweet. And biblical love is far more than sweet. The Love We Want… and the Love We’re Called To We all love the idea of romance. The butterflies. The surprises. The thoughtful gestures. The “I still choose you” moments. But Scripture paints a picture of love that is deeper than a dinner reservation. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 Holy Bible That’s not chocolate-box love. That’s sacrificial love. That’s cross-shaped love. And that’s the love Jesus has for us. The Love That Came First Before we ever bought flowers… Before we ever said “I do”… Before we ever got marriage right (or wrong)… God loved us. “But God demonstrates His own l...

When a Spouse Is Away When a husband and wife join together in marriage, Scripture tells us that “the two shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24, ESV). This divine union goes far beyond sharing a home, a last name, or a life plan—it’s a spiritual and emotional joining that God Himself designed. In marriage, two hearts, two souls, two lives are knit together as one. So when one spouse must go away—whether for a business trip, military duty, or even just a few days apart—the other often feels something missing. It’s not simply the absence of a person in the house; it’s the absence of a part of yourself. The closer and more connected a couple becomes, the more that separation is felt—not as freedom, but as incompleteness. It’s not “bachelor” or “bachelorette” time when your spouse is gone. Instead, it can feel like your rhythm is off, your peace is disrupted, and your world is slightly tilted. You may find yourself counting down the days, missing the sound of their voice, or th...