Crosswalk PLUS Marriage Devotional

Grief in marriage can come from painful changes, unmet expectations, or watching your spouse become someone different due to illness, hardship, or emotional struggles. It's okay to grieve what has changed while trusting God to bring comfort and peace in the middle of the pain.

When Christ is the one we strive to be like, especially in marriage, we find that growing old is a gift of promise, security, and joy.

You can rebuild trust when you operate out of the daily action of forgiveness.

Intentionality is crucial for marriage in such a life season—and any other hard or demanding season, for that matter.

What if the secret to a stronger marriage isn’t about fixing your love, but receiving God’s? Here’s how that changes everything.

A weekly marriage devotion routine matters because it helps you and your spouse spend time with God together, which is how a marriage is supposed to be.

Our marriages are a mirror of our relationship with God. Building your marriage on faith, choosing love, communicating openly and honestly, and practicing patience and understanding are great ways to create a strong marriage.

Rekindle your marriage's passion with time management, selfless service, and realistic expectations. Nurturing your individual well-being and honoring your faith can transform a dwindling spark into a bright, enduring flame.

A married couple's bond is strengthened when they leave their families of origin and cling to each other, forming a new unit that mirrors the intimacy between Christ and his followers. By embracing this unity, couples can deepen their love, trust, and commitment to one another, ultimately glorifying God and achieving a more intimate relationship with him.

Reawake the passion in your marriage and share your dreams so you can venture into a new unknown world of possibilities that God is creating just for the two of you!

A husband's hurtful words from his wife can have a lasting impact, but a biblical verse offers guidance on how to change this pattern and build each other up. By recognizing the power of our words and making a conscious effort to replace negative talk with positive, uplifting ones, couples can transform their relationships and reflect God's love in their marriages.

Knowing that my husband is a true partner in our marriage leads me to a deeper appreciation, adoration, and affection for him. My love for my husband isn't based on butterflies or fickle emotion but grounded in knowing that he cares for me and is willing to love me like Christ loved the church.

As empty nesters, it's as if you're getting to know each other all over again. This doesn't mean there is anything wrong with your relationship or that things were bad before the kids left. It just means you have more time to focus on one another. Therefore, knowing each other's love language is important.

A marriage built on support and sacrifice requires intentional communication, prioritizing one's spouse in decision-making, and embracing unity as a single unit. By adopting the simple yet profound phrase "I have to ask my spouse," couples can cultivate a stronger, more collaborative relationship that honors God's design for marriage.

There's a reason Jesus emphasized rest and time away. He knew the importance of solitude in order to pray and connect with the Father. His example not only helps us spiritually, but it also helps us in other areas, including marriage.