Moody Radio

How do you deal with an angry spouse? It requires tough love. Tell your spouse that what they are doing is unacceptable, and you're going to seek out counseling. Invite your spouse to join you. If things don't change, separation might be necessary for a while.

What does love look like in a marriage? Turn to I Corinthians 13:4-7 to see how God describes love!

Some people think that physical intimacy before marriage is acceptable because marriage is "just a formality". Marriage isn't just a formality, it's a public declaration of the covenant you're making. Statistics bear out that those who have sex before marriage are far more likely to divorce.

What is love? Some might think it's the feeling you have when you're "in love". But those feelings are temporary. True love is an attitude and action. Read I Corinthians 13:4-7 to see how the Bible defines love.

How do you create a healthy climate of communication in your marriage? Develop the skill of listening to each other.

True greatness is found in serving others. Jesus is the ultimate example of servanthood.

Is uncontrolled anger a problem in your marriage? Proverbs 29:11 says, "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

Is there a certified course of study for the 5 Love Languages that would help assist teachers to instruct people on its principles? Dr. Gary Chapman says that currently there isn't a certified course, but there are plenty of resources available to assist in teaching the 5 Love Languages principles.

If your spouse sins against you, it's time to get angry. God, too, is angry when people sin. But the purpose for anger, under control, is to motivate us to lovingly confront. Sitting idly by and making no effort to help your spouse turn from their sin will never work.

Everyone wants someone to be their soul mate, but there's no guarantee that a soul mate will always make us happy. We must understand that love is an action, not a feeling.