Forgiveness in Marriage: A Christian Perspective Forgiveness is crucial for Christian marriages because it embodies core principles of our faith. Jesus taught his followers to forgive others as they have been forgiven by God (Matthew 6:14-15). By forgiving one another, couples mirror God’s unconditional love and show their commitment to reconciliation and unity, essential for… Read More »
Making Good Decisions: Advice for Married Couples and Families
Life as a married couple or family is a journey filled with countless decisions—big and small—that shape the course of your shared life. From career choices and financial decisions to parenting and household matters, how do you ensure that your choices align with your faith and values as a family? Here’s a practical guide rooted… Read More »
Ten Spiritual Disciplines for Couples
Spiritual disciplines can help couples grow closer together and deepen their connection on a spiritual level. Here are ten spiritual disciplines that couples can practice together: 1. Prayer: Couples can pray together, both individually and as a couple. They can pray for each other, for their relationship, and for their shared goals and aspirations. 2.… Read More »
Twelve Essential Character Traits for a Successful Marriage
A successful marriage is built upon a foundation of mutual respect, trust, and understanding. While love is undoubtedly important, it takes more than just affection to sustain a lifelong partnership. Here are twelve essential character traits that can contribute to a healthy and fulfilling marriage: Spiritual Maturity: Couples who share a love for the Lord… Read More »
Marriage in a Nutshell: Leaving, Cleaving, and Interweaving
Genesis 2:24 captures the essence of the Bible’s teaching on marriage. This verse highlights three key principles essential for a successful marriage: leaving, cleaving, and interweaving. Leaving: Prioritizing Your Spouse The biblical command to “leave father and mother” to be with your spouse means prioritizing your spouse’s needs and interests over those of other family… Read More »
Embracing the Divine Gift of Companionship through Marriage
Scriptures Genesis 2:18-25 Prayer Focus Pray for God to draw you and your spouse closer to him and to each other. Devotional Thought Companionship is a key part of God’s plan for us. In the sacred covenant of marriage, this gift is most fully realized. It meets our deepest needs for love and intimacy while… Read More »
Wedding Highlights
Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. and Dr. Malaika Howard tied the knot on June 24, 2017, at the Long Beach Museum of Art in Long Beach, CA. The first seven years of their marriage have been wonderful. Enjoy these video highlights of the wedding ceremony. To congratulate the happy couple, you may do so on Facebook:… Read More »
The Wedding Proposal
I proposed to Malaika on March 18, 2016. Here are our descriptions of that special day. From Malaika: I knew that a proposal was near because Wil had met with my father and asked for permission to marry me. We had very casually looked around at rings several weeks before, but the day prior to… Read More »
Praying for Marriages
Scriptures Mark 10:9; Ephesians 5:21-33 Prayer Focus Pray for God to strengthen marriages and reveal his glory. Devotional Thought The Bible teaches that marriage is to be a permanent relationship of one man and one woman freely and totally committed to each other as companions for life. The Lord declared that a man shall leave… Read More »