Ephesians 5:26

"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy."

Inspirational illustration of Ephesians 5:25-26 -- 25Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.

How has the church been able to endure and weather all of its storms? Rubel Shelly writes an article parallel to his book and emphasizes that somehow Jesus and his teaching survive all the weird things churches and church movements do.

Why do the grooms never get any of the press? Alan Smith reminds us that the church is the bride in this great wedding and that Jesus is the groom who deserves and should receive all the attention.

"Dear Father, Help me to be the good husband that you want me to be. Help me to love my wife even as Christ loves his church, being willing to give..."

What happened last weekend felt hopeless and dark. But this weekend says it wasn’t. Jordan Harrell captures the reality of the good times and challenging times in a marriage and what God is up to in all of it if we will keep on loving each other.

How strong can love grow? Ann Voskamp writes about how much she loves her husband and why.

Who's really in control here? Joe Beam writs about controlling personalities and talks specifically about a former decorated army officer being controlled and how she escaped and kept her marriage together.

"Dear Beloved, In yesterday's note, I urged you to display your Father's righteous character and gracious compassion. Today, I apply that principle..."