Daily Hope Devotionals - You Make Me Crazy

You can do many different things to keep your marriage growing. You can show affection, act unselfishly, and forgive each other. But by far the most important decision you and your spouse can make in … Continue reading 5 Ways Couples Can Grow Spiritually Together

Every marriage—and, really, every relationship—offers many opportunities for adjustments. Your life together will change. Your kids will grow up. You’ll change jobs. You’ll move. You’ll get sick. Life will force you to make adjustments. And … Continue reading The Adjustments That Make Marriage Work

Good marriages don’t just happen. Marriages are what you make them. If you put in the effort, you can learn the skills and wisdom to build a great relationship, regardless of what your marriage has … Continue reading Fan the Flames of Romance by Paying Attention

We all have people in our lives who exasperate us. They might be demanding, disapproving, or demeaning. Perhaps they’re self-centered and focus every conversation on themselves. Or maybe they just love to argue or complain. … Continue reading Choose to Bless, Not to Gossip

Has someone ever done a crazy, hurtful thing to you or to someone you love? And maybe you’ve thought, “I know the Christian thing to do is to forgive, so I will. I will forgive … Continue reading Let Go of Your Hurt

When you’re dealing with people who are offensive or irritating, you need to look past the behavior to the pain. Everything we do is motivated by something. When people hurt others, it’s because they’re hurting … Continue reading Love Overlooks Offenses

One way to overcome the fear of rejection is by keeping the right perspective. You can listen to the opinions of others—but don’t ever overvalue what they say. In Isaiah 51:12, God says, “I am … Continue reading Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind

In life, there is only one person you need to please: your Creator. You only have to please the Lord, the one who made you and has a purpose for your life. That simplifies life … Continue reading People Pleasing Is Idolatry

God is the source of everything. He made everything you see in the world—and everything you can’t see in the world and in the universe. As you depend on God as your source for everything, … Continue reading God Is Waiting for You to Ask

God is not as far away as the furthest star. He’s as close as your next heartbeat. He’s right there with you every moment. The Bible says in Acts 17:27, “God did this so that … Continue reading God Is Closer Than You Think or Feel