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Marriage was created by God for our good, for the good of our society, and for His plan to be fulfilled.

I noticed three common themes that developed among responses to a recent series of Marriage Memo articles

It's time to realize our marriage vows are a covenant—a solemn oath made by a husband and wife to each other and to God. Here are some ideas for making a covenantal commitment a reality in your marriage.

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

Here's some practical, counter-cultural advice on how to make marriage work.

Three stories of couples who wanted to help marriages.

The foundation of a marriage is a commitment of unconditional love. Romance is an outward expression of that love ... and a thermometer of your relationship.

The world's 50/50 Plan for marriage is destined for failure. God's plan calls for something much greater.

Open communication is essential to the life of a marriage relationship.

We spend weeks training our dogs how to sit and heel, yet, when it comes to marriage, we leave our children to fend for themselves.

Observations from my 100th Weekend to Remember marriage getaway.

A man’s decision about pornography is a decision about his soul, his marriage, and his wife.

We learned how to talk about my sexual addiction at a Weekend to Remember®.

God has given us divine blueprints that offer hope, direction, and purpose for marriage.

You must understand the challenges of stepfamily living in order to make an informed choice about remarriage.

Defeating isolation in your relationship.

Many people cannot conceive of enduring hardship as I have. But I have been convinced that God has wanted me to keep the vows I made before Him. Here are five essentials for surviving and thriving when you are the only one trying to build your marriage.

Even after all the preparation Merry and I had for marriage, there are some important things that we did not fully understand.

Whatever you say about the state of marriage today, one thing is sure: Most people get married at some point in their lives. I’ve found that the period before the wedding is a key time for the church to connect with these couples. Think about it: They usually need a pastor to perform the ceremony, and they want to […]

We now have the tools to make our marriage work, and we’re sharing them with others.

How the HomeBuilders Couples Series is revolutionizing our church.

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

Couples need to learn how to love each other with the love of God.

Seasons of disappointment have the power to empty us or empower us—the deciding factor is our response to our circumstances.

The Kendricks brothers' pastoral experience working with real-life couples in marital distress enables them to bring authenticity to the screen. 

The thing that sets 'Up' apart from its earlier predecessors are the tender moments that come out of the marriage relationship between the main character and his wife.

Unless God intervened, they wouldn’t make it.

In one weekend, God renewed our hearts and gave us hope.

How to deal with the differences that can rob a relationship of its peaceful, accepting love.

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

The same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to us. It can make us new, and it can resurrect any relationship that seems hopeless.

Is lifelong marriage still possible? Couples married 50 years or more share advice for your marriage.

"I am grateful for proof that two people can love each other for an entire lifetime."

I did not have the tools to be a husband and father.

A Weekend to Remember conference was the turning point for us.

On May 16, 2011, Dave Boehi wrote an article called "Is  Marriage a 'Dying Institution'?"  Readers were invited to respond, and here are 100 of their comments.

Editor’s Note:  In the Marriage Memo of May 16, 2011, Dave Boehi wrote on “Is Marriage a ‘Dying Institution’?”  Readers were invited to respond, and included here are some of the responses we received. Click here to read additional responses. 101.  In my humble opinion, marriage is not a dying institution. We humans are more comfortable […]

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 […]

I’m starting to see more and more media reports exploring the benefits of arranged marriages vs. the modern Western model of dating to find a “soul mate.” Generally they’re pretty objective about the pros and cons of both. In the typical American marriage, the couple already has a head start on getting to know each […]

by Karen Loritts, Sabrina Beasley, and Tracey Eyster   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 […]

Many people are desperately searching for answers.

What can you learn about the state of many marriages today from Google’s most popular searches? Sadly, quite a bit. To see for yourself, go to the homepage for Google and type in “My husband.” Google’s “auto complete” function will then provide you with a number of suggestions to finish your search phrase, based on […]

Money is a key factor in marriage breakups, but the economy is also keeping some couples from finalizing divorces.

Four steps to save your marriage when things go wrong.

Your marital relationship will change significantly when your baby comes.

These "connecting" components will help you grow spiritually as a couple beyond your expectations.

High expectations for marriage don’t have to result in disillusionment.

A participant in a pilot showing of The Art of Marriage® shares his experience

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

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.

Merry and I just returned from a Weekend to Remember® marriage conference at the Gaylord Texan resort in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. When you stay at the Gaylord Texan, it’s hard not to rave about the incredible setting; the hotel’s huge atrium is a wonderland of streams, vegetation, and winding paths evoking different regions of […]

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

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

The interviews on FamilyLife's daily radio program help me make daily choices that are honoring to the Lord.

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

“Looking back, I’ve caused us a lot of grief simply because I was a bulldozer. Bulldozers are powerful machines.” “I was a very obstinate guy and wanted things to go my way. Unfortunately … I even hate to admit it … I cheated on my wife for about 10 years of our marriage. She never […]

Two factors that make a marriage distinctively Christian.

There is a false and harmful notion that a good relationship is something you find, when in fact it is something you make.

Each of you brings a different background and a different set of expectations into your marriage. Here's how to establish the 'new normal.'

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