I love you sign - study of what love is

Nurturing Love: 7 Ways on How to Guide Your Spouse in Loving You

Marriage Dynamics InstituteConnection, Contentment, Listening, Marriage Health, Reconnecting

Love is a complex and ever-evolving emotion that forms the foundation of a successful and fulfilling relationship. While every individual has their unique love language and understanding of love, teaching your spouse how to love you can lead to a deeper, more meaningful connection. Open communication, vulnerability, and patience are key elements in guiding your partner to better understand and …

What is love?

Real Love: What It Is—What It’s Not

Marriage Dynamics InstituteCelebration, Commitment, Connection, Faith, Intimacy, Marriage Courses, Marriage Health, Patience, Selfishness

Got any special plans for Valentine’s Day this year? In this season, we often feel obligated to demonstrate feelings of love by purchasing things like candy and flowers, or even more expensive gifts.  And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with giving and receiving gifts, there’s a lot more to real love than hearts and flowers. Love is powerful. It is …

Rose with note - Show How Much You Care

10 Simple Ways to Celebrate Your Love Every Day

Marriage Dynamics InstituteContentment, Quality Time, Romance

What if every day were Valentine’s Day? I know, I know. You want to show how much you care for your spouse, but it feels like it takes a ton of effort and thought just to make the officially recognized holiday special. Just hear me out. Think about the mindset that makes February 14th such a romantic day.  The happiest …

I love you sign - study of what love is

What Love Is and What it Isn’t – A Few Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 13

Marriage Dynamics InstituteDevotionals, Faith

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” (1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV ) How do we know what love is, exactly? From days of old up to this minute, people have answered this question in many different ways. Greek philosopher Sophocles, who was around before Jesus, said, “One word frees us of all the weight …

Woman in snow, illustration for devotional on Colossians 3:14

What You Need to Warm Your Heart

Marriage Dynamics InstituteFaith

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity (Colossians 3:14 NIV). Do you want to know a telltale sign you’re having a bad day? One such sign is when find yourself stuck outside in the cold without a coat. Why, you ask, would someone be in that situation? Not that I know …