Covenant Marriage

Malachi #4 – Learn to Persevere

When tough times come into your relationships, are you the kind of person who is more likely to hang in there or hang it up? In every relationship, there are times when we want to give in and give up. This is especially true with family members, including our spouse. But, when we learn to persevere through hard times with God, family, and friends, the long-term blessings outweigh the short-term burdens.

If you commit adultery, do you have to tell your spouse?

Someone commits adultery and then ask God for forgiveness after repenting for what they have done. However, they do not tell their spouse about the incident. Is this true repentance? Unfortunately, this hypothetical question is a painful reality for some couples.

This week, I take a deep dive into adultery, marriage, and true repentance.

And if you have a question you’d like answered, email it to [email protected] today!

Can I remarry or does my past divorce forbid that?

A divorced woman who is a new Christian has tough questions about dating and marriage. Marriage the second most important decision you will ever make and there are lots of questions that come along with it.
This week, I would like to share with you how God has a Father’s heart
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How do I get my marriage out of the ditch?

Every married couple has seasons where they end up stuck in a ditch. That isn’t unusual or uncommon and is merrily part of the process of two sinners becoming one mess. The question is then, how do you get out of your ditch?

Watch as I share a list of basic questions to go over with your spouse to help you become one, as well as some simple steps to add into your weekly routine.

And if you have a question you’d like answered, email it to [email protected] today!

What if your spouse is too hurt to pray with you?

Ideally, your spouse is one of your closest prayer partners – someone who loves you and knows you intimately. And praying together is one of the best ways to deepen your spiritual connection.

But when past hurt means your spouse doesn’t want to pray with you, how do you establish trust and move toward a healthy prayer life?

Watch as Grace and I share some tips on how to overcome hurt and start moving toward a place of healthy, prayerful connection.

Should you take a job that means you’ll be on the road a lot?

Providing for your family is your responsibility as a parent. So if a job comes up that pays well, you take it. Right?

But what if it means you’re away from home and on the road a lot?

Watch as Pastor Mark and Grace discuss the pressures of providing – and how you can make the best decision for your family.

Do you have a question you’d like answered? Send it to [email protected] today!

Are you a harsh husband?

Colossians 3:18 commands husbands to be loving, not harsh, with their wives.

Think of your relationship like a bank account: every word of love and encouragement is a deposit. Every shout, harsh word or criticism is a withdrawal.

Some husbands run out of credit and don’t even realize it. So watch my video to find out 10 ways husbands can be harsh to their wives – and how to avoid those traps.

Got a question you’d like me to answer? Send it to [email protected] today!

What do you do when you’re struggling to pray with your family?

We all go through seasons when it’s hard to pray with our spouse or kids. Maybe you’re stressed, or hurt, or just really busy.

But the times when you’re stuck and don’t want to pray are actually the times when you need to pray the most!

So watch above as Grace and I share some simple steps you can take to get back to praying with your loved ones – and discover why it’s so important that you do!

Colossians #9 – Enjoy Your Marriage

If you have ever seen what happens when someone points a hose at a bees’ nest, then you have witnessed what basically happens when the the Bible verses about wives submitting to their husbands are discussed. In this sermon, Pastor Mark examines in great practical detail what the Bible means and does not mean when instructing wives to submit to husbands, and husbands to love their wives and not be harsh with them. Grace Driscoll joins Mark at the end of the sermon to help explain how the dynamics of decision making play out practically in their friendship and marriage of nearly 25 years.

How Do you Stay Best Friends in Your Marriage?

Life gets busy. Temptations come. Distractions happen. In the middle of it all, how can you stay best friends with your spouse?

Grace and Pastor Mark talk about how you can be intentional with your husband or wife through a ministry of presence and time.

Watch and get practical tips on how you can keep a strong connection going in this special, God-ordained relationship!

Have a question for Pastor Mark? Email him today at [email protected]!