Crosswalk Couples Devotional

Every time I read that litany of behaviors and actions, my husband became defensive and assassinated my character with all the actions that I had done in the past as well. What appeared to be one comment about dishes turned into unearthing some of our deepest hurts and betrayals.

One of the leading causes of divorce is infidelity. Couples always think it won’t happen to them—until it does.

Overcoming obstacles and defeating the enemy’s lies will only make our marriages stronger.

Let us be people who seek the wise counsel of others who can help us in our time of need. By seeking the help of counselors, we can be not only better people but also better couples.

Choosing to respond with empathy makes our marriages better.

Biblical marriage is about commitment, growth, and patience. It is not about getting what you think you deserve.

I shared intimate details about the rough patch in my marriage. What had become innocent prayer requests quickly escalated into character jabs at our spouses. We both said things about our spouses that we eventually regretted. She told her husband what I had said about my husband, and he went and told my husband.

Our thought life makes a huge impact on our attitude.

The Song of Solomon offers valuable lessons on intimacy for every couple, regardless of age or stage. Romantic expression, fulfilling desire and longing, and celebrating mutual commitment are essential tools for growth in marriage. By embracing God's holy design for marriage, couples can cultivate a deeper connection with each other and honor their commitment.

Who better to bring up areas of weaknesses between us than to do so together before Him?

Is it possible to really like and love your marriage partner?

There are many things that can cause unity to falter within marriage. Differences in political matters, financial matters, personal matters, and life goals can cause marriages to have a lack of unity. Within your marriage, think about what is causing discord.

We need to use tenderness when our spouse is facing a situation where they are struggling to navigate.

In order to truly see each other, we have to commit to spending time together, away from all the noise our lives have.

When we were done praying, we felt closer than ever because we knew we'd invited God into our lives again. Because of busyness and time constraints, we still prospered in our independent prayer life, but we knew how important it was to pray for each other.