All Articles for Commitment

You can’t know everything that’s going to happen in marriage, but you can decide ahead of time how to handle it with the promise in your vows: I choose us.

The brain magnet has shown that attachment—specifically, joyful attachment—is the most powerful motivator in life. No doubt, joy in marriage changes a home.

Mike Pence, among many men, committed to not being alone with a woman in the workplace. Is this offensive to working women who don't have the same option in the male-dominant workforce?

Sure, social media has been known to ruin a marriage or two. But if used in appropriate ways, it's a tool to actually strengthen your bond.

I no longer felt anything for my husband. That thought terrified me--I don’t love him anymore. "Would I be happier with someone else?" I wondered.

Setting goals is important to maintaining a healthy marriage. Here are a few ideas to help you stick to them.

Exchanging one spouse for another isn’t as easy as returning the wrong pair of shoes. Choose wisely from the beginning and forget the return policy.

I want my own marriage to resemble the one our 41st president had with his late bride, Barbara.

There’s no doubt that marrying my high school sweetheart benefited us for the better.

You don’t have to look far in order to find advice for how you can improve your marriage. Articles are all over the internet about what you should say to sustain your spouse’s interest, the type of clothes you should wear to appear more attractive, and how you can be even more intimate with your partner.

What was the last negative statistic you heard about marriage? Most of us can quickly cite sources that point to the fact that half of all marriages end in divorce.

My husband and I have learned much about putting our relationship into the hands of the Master Renovator.

What started as a family reunion turned into a time of intense gratitude for the goodness of God in giving us the years my husband and I have had together

Most people believe marriage is the cure for loneliness, but you actually began battling the dreaded foe of isolation when you drove off on your honeymoon.

As a wonderful example of a godly husband and father, I've always been able to go to my father for advice about anything.

After one of my messages, a man told me about the turning point in his marriage relationship.

In marriage we need a love that is faithful to the end—because Christians are a people who lean into the covenant of grace.

These simple, heartfelt statements will deepen your love for each other.

As their 40th anniversary approached, Dennis wrote the following letter to his wife.

Keeping your vows, not just saying them, is what builds a strong union

Every day, good or bad, my husband and I remain committed to our marriage

The love story of Kenneth and Helen Felumlee was anything but ordinary

“Looking back, I’ve caused us a lot of grief simply because I was a bulldozer. Bulldozers are powerful machines.” “I was a very obstinate guy and wanted things to go my way. Unfortunately … I even hate to admit it … I cheated on my wife for about 10 years of our marriage. She never […]

My friendship with Jim is built on a foundation of 37 years of shared adventures

This perspective can make your marriage an oasis in the middle of a thirsty culture. It can give you the ability to love for a lifetime.

A participant in a pilot showing of The Art of Marriage® shares his experience

My parents could have taken the easy way out, but they chose to remain committed because it was the right thing to do.

It's probably going to happen to each of us—in a time of frustration, we’ll say something negative we regret.

If we believe in marriage like we say we do, it's time to start taking responsibility for our relationships.

When was the last time you thanked your spouse for everything he or she contributes to your life?

How God used marriage to impact my past, present, and future.

When Krickitt Carpenter emerged from a coma following a car accident, she didn't know her husband. Here's the story behind the film, 'The Vow.'

"We have realized now that actually Charlie's ALS is a blessing because God has allowed him to be a voice to share His message of hope and encouragement."

What encumbrances do you need to lay aside in order to go the distance?

The conclusion to a discussion on Hebrews 12:1-3.

When I invest in my marriage today, it makes tomorrow well worth the wait.

There is value to loyalty and vows for life.

Can you say "I'm committed to you, no matter what?"

If you’re caring for an aging or ill loved one, you’ll find encouragement in the lessons learned and lived by former seminary president Robertson McQuilkin.

It's the little things that remind me how much I enjoy life with the wife God has given me.

God designed marriage to be between one man and one woman ... for life

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

Advice from couples who have been married over 50 years

Here's some practical, counter-cultural advice on how to make marriage work.

In a world where life hits us hard at every turn we all long for a soft spot with arms that hold, eyes that embrace, and a heart that loves us in spite of ourselves–forever

It's time to realize our marriage vows are a covenant—a solemn oath made by a husband and wife to each other and to God. Here are some ideas for making a covenantal commitment a reality in your marriage.

What does "in sickness and in health" really mean?

Readers respond to a recent Marriage Memo

I noticed three common themes that developed among responses to a recent series of Marriage Memo articles

Over many decades of marriage, Gordon and Norma Yeager were hardly apart.