In this episode, I reflect on Colossians 3:12–14 and how these verses shape the way we should relate to our spouse. Rather than focusing on romance or shared interests, we look at the daily habits of compassion, humility, patience, forgiveness, and love that actually strengthen a marriage over time. This matters for for our own sake but also as parents, because the health of our marriage forms the emotional and spiritual environment our children grow up in.
Heart-focused Action Step - for your Marriage:
Ask God to show you which attitude from Colossians 3 you need to "put on" in your marriage this week, and practise responding with that one intentionally.
Read the blog here:
How to Strengthen Your Marriage According to the Bible
Recommended Resources on Marriage, Forgiveness & Boundaries
If you are navigating a healthy marriage and want to strengthen it biblically, or if you are working through more complex challenges like forgiveness, emotional harm, or boundaries, here are a few trusted resources I often recommend.
📘 Expedition Marriage: Chris Bailey & Jamie Bailey
Chris and Jamie encourage couples to build resilience and spiritual unity, offering a practical framework for strengthening marriage over the long haul.
https://expeditionmarriage.org/
📘 Leslie Vernick
Leslie offers biblically grounded and psychologically wise guidance for women navigating difficult or destructive marriages. Her teaching helps clarify the difference between normal relational struggles and harmful patterns, while encouraging healthy boundaries.
https://leslievernick.com
📘 Lysa TerKeurst
Through her writing and leadership at Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa ministers to women walking through the painful complexities of marriage and relationships. Her work addresses forgiveness, boundaries, betrayal, and emotional healing with biblical honesty and compassion.
https://lysaterkeurst.com/
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