All Articles for Growing Spiritually

It's easy to make friends in Kindergarten. It gets harder to maintain friendships once we're out of school and in the "real world" but those key relationships are no less vital. Catherine Parks shares some tips for how to find, make, and keep quality friendships.

Sam Allberry reminds us to not make an idol of romantic love. Francis and Lisa Chan encourage us to look at married love in light of eternity.

Seeing marriages fail can sometimes make a person wonder, "What's the point?" Pastor and author Jonathan Pokluda clearly explains marriage's purpose and design.

Marriages are breakable, but worth fighting for. Pastor and author, Jonathan Pokluda teaches us about the greatest enemy of marriage and how to combat it.

Affirmation is one of the core needs of men. Through sharing Ephesians 5, Dave Wilson encourages women to build into their marriages by becoming their husbands' biggest cheerleader!

It's true that "love" is an action word and not just a feeling. Dave Wilson directs men to apply the truth from Ephesians 5 to their marriages to experience a love that will grow.

Our perspective on physical intimacy can be compared to working a jigsaw puzzle. And according to Juli Slattery, it's important to put it together using the right picture.

Developing deeper love in marriage doesn't just happen on its own, but David and Meg Robbins encourage us that it is possible!

Colossians 3 tells Christians to "put on" certain behaviors toward others. Ray and Robyn McKelvy explain to us what that looks like when relating to our spouses.

Colossians 3 calls Christians to "put away" certain behaviors in order to love others. Ray and Robyn McKelvy explain to us what that looks like when relating to our spouses.

Listening to God's voice as a married couple, Levi and Jennie Lusko left what felt like an easy life to begin a new adventure. Listen as they tell of their ups and downs and the blessing they found in following the Lord together!

Our purse strings are tied to our heart strings. Financial advisor Art Rainer encourages believers to showcase the generosity of God by giving generously to those in need.

Art Rainer talks about four different money personalities in marriage: the saver, spender, investor, and ignorer. He explains how bad money habits can derail a marriage.

Art Rainer shares how his parents' handling of the family finances influenced his own approach to money. Rainer reminds us that God wants believers to be conduits of His blessings.

What does a Christian marriage look like? To know that, you must start with God's definition of love. Kevin DeYoung talks about the "Three M's of Love" according to the Bible.

Dave Wilson admits he's as messed up as the next guy. The only difference is Jesus and the courage Dave finds in following God's instruction for men to be strong and courageous.

Are you wondering how to keep going in your marriage? On FamilyLife Today, Bob Lepine and hosts Dave and Ann Wilson share about how God can take the ashes of real life and make them beautiful.

Do you catch yourself being rude, irritable, or resentful with your spouse? Bob Lepine, along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, share about share about how to make a fresh start, on FamilyLife Today.

Scaling Mount Everest is both extremely dangerous and boldly adventurous! Harold and Rachel Earls share how they climbed past the fear to fulfill a mission greater than themselves.

Known for openness about their marriage on social media, Harold and Rachel Earls have co-authored a book, called "A Higher Calling." Hear the unique story of how God brought them together.

There's a big difference between telling the truth and telling the whole truth. Bob Lepine explains why dishonest, and even partial truth, can plant seeds of distrust and put a marriage on shaky ground.

Bob Lepine talks about 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on the virtue of kindness. Bob says practicing kindness in a marriage is the single greatest predictor of marital happiness and stability.

Bob Lepine talks about what it means to be patient, or long-suffering, especially if your spouse isn't as loving, or helpful or attentive as you hoped. Lepine reminds us that most of us got married for oneness.

Most people think of love as a strong feeling, but according to Bob Lepine, that is far from how the Scriptures define love. Lepine tells what he has learned about love over 41 years with his wife, Mary Ann.

FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson answer a wife's question about responding to a husband who doesn't lead.

Ryan and Selena Frederick, authors of the book "See Through Marriage," join Dave and Ann Wilson and Bob Lepine to discuss the importance of openness and honesty in the area of sex within marriage.

Ryan and Selena Frederick discuss transparency in marriage. Ryan explains the career and parenting sacrifices he and Selena have made to pursue a marriage where they are "fully known and fully loved."

Ryan and Selena Frederick talk about the freedom in a marriage where both spouses are fully known and fully loved. Ryan and Selena also explain the difference between "keeping" peace and "making" peace.

Investing in your marriage with intentional daily practices can make it stronger. Ron Deal talks with stepcouple Mike and Jayna Haney in this episode about healthy habits that can strengthen stepfamily marriages over time.

Bob Lepine talks about the qualities of biblical love from 1 Corinthians 13. Learn how to bear and endure all things when things feel unbearable. And we'll hear how to avoid enabling wrong behavior.

Bob Lepine, along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, continue their discussion of agape love found in 1 Corinthians 13, a passage that reveals the most common cracks found in marriage relationships.

Bob Lepine discusses 1 Corinthians 13:4 and why humility is such a key feature of biblical love. Learn how to get a "PhD" in this kind of love and turn away from your natural default settingâ€"self-centeredness.

What is love? Maybe we should let God, Who is Love, define it. Bob Lepine carefully extracts each characteristic of love from 1 Corinthians 13, and shares it with Michelle Hill.

Bob Lepine discusses godly love-a love that is patient and kind and filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Learn why niceness merely responds, but kindness initiates.

Dive deep into 1 Corinthians 13 as Bob Lepine, along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, discuss the counter-intuitive principles of love God has given for lifelong relationships.

Bob Lepine talks about the marriage-transforming truths found in 1 Corinthians 13. Learn one practical tip on how to know whether you are displaying biblical love.

What you believe about God impacts a lot in your life. Dave and Ann Wilson talk about how to have a happy, healthy attitude with a lot of laughter. They teach listeners the four habits for joy in marriage.

Rob and Gina Flood give practical steps for being intentional with our positive words and how to resolve conflict constructively.

Cohabitation has become a cultural norm. But is it really equal to marriage? John Trent and Curt Hamner help couples think through the marriage vs. cohabitation dilemma.

Authors John Trent and Curt Hamner talk about the purpose of marriage-God's glory. Glorifying God in marriage echoes who He is and how He loves us.

Curt Hamner and John Trent talk about how God had a specific purpose for Adam and Eve, but since the Fall, marriages have been in trouble. Together they explain that, even during difficulty, marriage is still important.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and her husband, Robert, remind us that we have a Father in heaven who is so good and faithful, even when we can't see it.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and her husband, Robert, talk about the mysterious providence of God, and how He redeems the hard places and makes them new.

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth joins her husband, Robert Wolgemuth, to share their love story.