Most couples do not come apart over what was said. They come apart over what was heard. These devotions cover listening, tone, timing, honest questions and the small daily conversations that keep two people on the same side.
All marriage devotionsOther topics: Appreciation and Respect, Conflict and Repair, Emotional Connection, Forgiveness and Letting Go, Friendship in Marriage, Growing Together Spiritually, Money and Financial Unity, Prayer in Marriage, Stress and Hard Seasons, Trust in Marriage, Vision and Goals.
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 4They handled family matters whenever they became urgent. A relative needed help. Household responsibilities had been neglected. Another weekend disappeared beneath errands and obligations. They were constantly responding but rarely deciding together what their…
Shared Vision and Shared Goals · Day 2They loved each other, but their plans rarely aligned in conversation. She was thinking about the next five years. He was trying to manage the demands of this week. When she spoke about the…
Liking, Appreciating and Enjoying Your Spouse · Day 16He said, “You know I appreciate you.” She believed him, but she could not remember the last time he had explained what he appreciated. In another marriage, the wife often thought warmly about her…
Liking, Appreciating and Enjoying Your Spouse · Day 13He came home later than expected. Before he could explain, she said, “You never consider my time.” On another day, she forgot something important. He responded, “You clearly do not care enough to remember.”…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 16She could tell something was on his mind. When she asked, he said, “Nothing. I am fine.” A few days later, he noticed that she seemed distant. She wanted him to understand, but she…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 14The conversation began with a simple disagreement. Within minutes, both spouses were collecting evidence, defending their position, and pointing out where the other person was wrong. They were no longer trying to understand. They…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 11He began talking about something that happened at work. She did not know the people involved, and the details did not seem important to her. She listened briefly, then changed the subject. On another…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 7At the end of the day, she asked, “How was everything?” He answered, “Fine.” She said her day was fine too. Nothing was wrong, but very little was shared. Over time, a marriage can…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 5He was explaining why the week had been difficult. She heard one detail she disagreed with and began preparing her response. A few moments later, they were debating facts instead of talking about what…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 4They spoke throughout the day, but most of their words were about tasks. “Did you pay that bill?” “What time will you be home?” “Can you pick this up?” They were communicating, but they…