Entries by John Curtis

The Mission of Love: Building a Stronger Marriage With Purpose

Marriage is more than simply sharing a home, managing responsibilities, or staying together through difficult seasons. A strong marriage requires purpose, communication, faith, forgiveness, and a willingness to keep growing together. The Mission of Love book explores these ideas by encouraging couples to see their marriage not as something that simply happens, but as a […]

How Can Couples Reconnect in Marriage After Feeling Distant?

Learning how to reconnect in marriage can help couples rebuild emotional closeness when daily life starts to create distance. Work, parenting, stress, financial pressure, and routine can slowly reduce the time and attention partners give each other. The relationship may still be loving, yet both people can begin to feel disconnected. The good news is […]

How Can Married Couples Grow Spiritually Together?

Learning how to grow spiritually together can help married couples develop a deeper connection that goes beyond everyday routines and responsibilities. Spiritual growth in marriage does not require spouses to have identical personalities or experience faith in exactly the same way. Instead, it means intentionally creating space for prayer, meaningful conversations, service, reflection and a […]

Perdón en el matrimonio cristiano: por qué es tan importante

El perdón en el matrimonio cristiano es esencial porque ningún esposo o esposa amará perfectamente todo el tiempo. Surgen malentendidos, las palabras descuidadas causan dolor, las expectativas no se cumplen y los errores pueden crear distancia emocional. El perdón les da a las parejas una manera de afrontar ese dolor sin permitir que el resentimiento […]

What Is the Biblical View of Marriage?

The biblical view of marriage presents marriage as more than a legal agreement or romantic partnership. In Scripture, faithfulness, love, mutual responsibility, and a shared life before God form the foundation of marriage. Marriage reflects commitment, unity, sacrifice, and the deeper purpose of two people becoming one. From Genesis to the New Testament, the Bible […]

Emotional Intimacy in Christian Marriage: A Deeper Bond

Emotional intimacy in Christian marriage grows when both spouses feel safe enough to be honest, vulnerable, heard, and valued. It is more than spending time together or talking about daily responsibilities. Emotional intimacy means knowing what your spouse is thinking, feeling, fearing, hoping for, and carrying and creating a relationship where those things can be […]

Expectations in Marriage: Why Unspoken Assumptions Cause Conflict

Expectations in marriage influence almost every part of a couple’s life, often without either spouse realizing it. From finances and household responsibilities to intimacy, family traditions, parenting, and communication, people enter marriage carrying ideas about how things “should” work. When those expectations remain unspoken, misunderstandings can quickly turn into frustration, resentment, and repeated conflict. The […]