Leaving Parents To Cleave To Your Spouse

The following are some quotes on the issue of leaving parents (on the husband and wife’s part) to cleave to your spouse. They come from a radio interview. It is part of an eight part radio interview series, which was put together by the ministry of Family Life Today. It is Read More…

When the “We” is Breaking Apart

Have you ever been to a wedding where the marrying couple lights a “Unity” candle? The premise of lighting this candle is to symbolize two individual lives becoming “one” after the ceremony. But do they? From that day forward, do they start behaving as if they’re united as a marital Read More…

Be Very Sure Before You Marry – Marriage Message #67

“You will make your heaven or hell on earth by the person you decide to marry” (Ravi Zacarius). Do you think this is true? We sure do (and we continually hear from others who believe it as well). If so, then why are so many people approaching marriage in a way Read More…

Can Two Independent People Become One Unit?

Editors Note: The following is a short excerpt from the book, “Passages of Marriage.” In it the authors discuss the five growth stages of marriage, called passages. The intention of sharing this first passage is to help you better to understand the stage you are in and hopefully help you Read More…

Changing Allegiance From Parents To Spouse

In Genesis 2:24 we read, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” This principle is repeated in Ephesians 5:31. God’s pattern for marriage involves the “leaving” of parents and the “cleaving” to one’s mate. Read More…