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7 Signs You and Your Spouse Need Marriage Counseling

7 Signs You and Your Spouse Need Marriage Counseling

Some shout from the rooftops that they are in marriage counseling and, because of their good experience, encourage all married couples to follow suit. Others take a more private approach and prefer to keep their season of counseling to themselves. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, please be assured that seeking and receiving biblical marriage counseling is nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.

In heaven, we will perfectly live out our role as the bride of Christ. But sadly, on earth, our marriages are tainted by sin and are undoubtedly imperfect. Seeking help to make your marriage as strong and God-honoring as possible is a sign of strength, not weakness.

No two marriages look the same, even within the church. Therefore, the signs pointing to a need for marriage counseling might look different for different couples. However, some basic signs apply to everyone. Let's look at some of these together.

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50 Percent U.S. Divorce Rate Is a Myth, Christian Researcher Says

50 Percent U.S. Divorce Rate Is a Myth, Christian Researcher Says

"Seventy-one percent of people are still married to their first spouse," Feldhahn explained, which leaves 29 percent, but "that's not the true story either. Because that includes everybody who was married for 50 years and their spouse died."

5 Things to Do if Your Marriage Is Falling Apart

5 Things to Do if Your Marriage Is Falling Apart

Marriage is a gift given to us by our gracious God with the intent of reflecting the covenantal relationship between Christ and the church (Eph. 5:31-33). If we're being honest, though, marriage doesn't always feel like a gift. Sometimes, marriages reflect the pain and suffering of the world rather than God's goodness.

If you feel your marriage is falling apart, I hope to offer you some ideas for getting back on track. The following ideas are too simplistic for marriages involving abuse. They are intended for those who are growing apart and need help to find their way back to one another.

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Christians Should Never Attend a Gay Wedding, Theologian Carl Trueman Asserts

Christians Should Never Attend a Gay Wedding, Theologian Carl Trueman Asserts

Trueman's column was published as Christians continue debating comments by pastor and radio preacher Alistair Begg, who encouraged a Christian grandmother to attend a transgender wedding. Begg's advice included a few caveats. Trueman's column did not mention Begg.

The 'Swinging' Twenties

The 'Swinging' Twenties
We’re in the twenties again, but let’s say it’s less “roaring” and more “swinging.” The most common type of open relationship is “swinging”—and it’s having a moment as well. The hashtag #SwingTok has more than 2.6 billion views on TikTok, often marked by the symbol of an upside-down pineapple.

Alistair Begg Sparks Controversy for Encouraging Grandma to Attend Transgender Wedding

Alistair Begg Sparks Controversy for Encouraging Grandma to Attend Transgender Wedding

Pastor and author Alistair Begg has ignited a social media debate within the faith community for advising a Christian grandmother to attend the wedding of her grandson to a transgender person.

Prioritizing the Value of Family

Prioritizing the Value of Family

Apparently, it really matters what men think about themselves, about women, and about families.

Carl Lentz Thanks His Wife, Laura, for Staying with Him Despite Affair

Carl Lentz Thanks His Wife, Laura, for Staying with Him Despite Affair

Carl Lentz, the former pastor of Hillsong NYC, took to social media recently to express gratitude toward his wife, Laura Lentz, for staying with him despite his infidelity toward her a few years ago.

Ex-Porn Star Powerfully Dismantles Arguments Porn Is 'Harmless,' Issues Warning for Married Couples

Ex-Porn Star Powerfully Dismantles Arguments Porn Is 'Harmless,' Issues Warning for Married Couples

Ex-porn star Brittni De La Mora is now on a mission to spread the Gospel and point people toward truth. She recently posed a poignant question: "Is it OK to watch porn when you're married?"

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