A Love Language Minute

Separation and Divorce

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Separation doesn't necessarily lead to divorce. Separation forces us to admit we have serious problems. When we examine divorce, we realize that divorce doesn't solve anything. In fact, it creates more problems. The best of our options is to seek reconciliation.

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Barriers to Communication

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Since every married couple has different thoughts and feelings, there will be barriers to good communication. The best way to break down those barriers is to Listen!

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Memories of Premarital Sex

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

What can you do if you're married but can't get rid of the memories of your premarital sex? Confess your past sin to God and your wife, then picture the blood of Christ flowing over your sin and hiding it from your sight.

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Alcohol Addiction

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

It's not unusual for a spouse to be an alcoholic but doesn't think they have a problem. Are you in this situation? Choose to show them your tender love. At the same time, you can exercise tough love by insisting on seeking out good counseling.

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Does Separation Equal Divorce?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Does Separation equal Divorce? Not necessarily. Separation can be a time of tremendous growth. Take this time to consider the choices and actions that caused your separation and choose to make the necessary changes. With God's help, this might lead to reconciliation instead of divorce.

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Communication in Marriage

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Listening is the key to good communication. If you listen to your spouse and try to understand their thoughts and feelings, your marriage will thrive.

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Silent Spouse

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

If you have a silent husband, have you ever wondered why? If you're quick to criticize his ideas, he might just shut down. Your criticism will strike at the heart of his self esteem.

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Obstacles to Getting Married

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

You and your fiancé want to get married and are applying for grad school. This might pose some challenges to your marriage. Dr. Gary Chapman recommends postponing your marriage until you both accomplish your academic goals.

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Products of Divorce

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Are you and your spouse the products of divorce? Having experienced growing up in a home where your parents divorced, your goal should be to never put your own children in that same situation. The key is to get a clear picture of what a healthy family looks like.

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Person of Value

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Behind every verbally abusive tongue is a person of value. If you can focus on their worth rather than on their abuse, perhaps you can be God's instrument to bring healing.

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Intimacy in Marriage

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

There's something about the way we're made that cries out for intimacy. God designed marriage to be the most intimate of all human relationships.

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Verbal Abuse

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Those who verbally abuse their spouse are saying more about their own needs rather than their spouse's character.

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Fireworks in Your Marriage

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Are there fireworks in your marriage - the fireworks of romantic love? When you speak your spouse's love language, you'll touch their heart.

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The Way of Love

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Our mission is to make disciples. The best method to use is to love them.

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Communicating With a Past Girlfriend

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000

If you're married, it's never wise to try to reconnect with your past girlfriends. You'll be jeopardizing the commitment you made to your spouse.

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Music Takes Me Back

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

We often connect past relationships to the music of that era. If you're married now, it's probably wise not to listen to that music any more. Then you probably won't relive those memories and be drawn away from your spouse.

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Confession Before Forgiveness

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Confession should ideally precede forgiveness. But if someone has sinned against you and has never confessed, ask God to help you forgive them anyway. This will allow you to rid yourself of the sin of bitterness.

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He Says You're Not Attractive

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

It's deeply hurtful for a husband to tells his wife that she's not attractive. His unkind comments are more than physical - they're emotional. Ask him if he feels loved by you. Learn his love language to connect more deeply with him.

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Intimacy

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Intimacy is at the very heart of a growing marriage. God designed marriage to be the most intimate of all human relationships. What are you doing to build intimacy in your marriage?

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Improving Your Marriage

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Are you attempting to improve your marriage by trying to change your spouse? Matthew chapter 7 tells us not to judge others. Examine yourself and see if YOU are the one who needs to change.

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Language of Friendship

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The most common complaint of singles is that they are lonely. God didn't design us to live in isolation. Intimacy is one our deepest needs. If you're single, invest your time with others. It's the language of friendship.

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Gaining Trust

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Your girlfriend has trouble trusting men. How can you convince her that she can trust you? You can't convince her to trust you. What you can do is be trustworthy.

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Quality Time From a Distance

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

A military couple's love language is quality time. How can they express their love while one spouse is deployed? Today's technology enables them to communicate electronically. So call often!

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Selfishness

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Selfishness is the greatest barrier to marital unity. If we're honest with ourselves, we're all afflicted with the disease of selfishness. Selfishness is a product of our fallen nature. But as a Christian, we've been given a new nature.

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Asking For Input

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

If you don't get good results from doing a task but you don't ask for input from someone you trust, you won't improve or grow. You'll always win when you ask for input.

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They Won't Talk

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Communication is the lifeline for a growing marriage. So what do you do when your spouse won't talk? Don't condemn them. Instead, ask them questions about a topic they're interested in.

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Seminars for Married Couples

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Gary Chapman's seminars aren't only for married couples. Engaged couples and even single adults attend as well.

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Messy Spouse

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Which kind of person are you - messy or a neat freak? This can lead to tremendous frustration within a relationship. Make requests for change, not demands. Love accepts many imperfections - the things that one can not or will not change.

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When Your Child Moves Back Home

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

What is the loving thing to do when your adult child moves back home? Establish time limits to their stay. Formulate a financial agreement. Respect the need for privacy.

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Learning Communication Skills Early

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The process of getting to know each other in a dating relationship requires that there be lots of communication. If one struggles to communicate, begin to develop good communication skills early on.

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Small Goals are Better Than No Goals

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

It's not uncommon for adult children to move back home. Meet with your child and find out what their plans are moving forward. What is their exit plan. Approach the plan step by step. Setting small goals is better than no goals at all.

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Common Love Languages

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The five love languages are dispersed relatively evenly between men and women. The important thing is for you to learn the primary love language of your spouse.

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Age Differences

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Can a wide age gap pose a problem in marrying someone? It depends on the gap. The older both individuals are, the more likely it is for the marriage to work.

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The Boomerang Generation

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The boomerang generation - it's when your older children leave but then move back home. This can be very challenging for the parents. Don't be afraid to talk to other parents who can share with you how they were able to handle it.

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Political Issues

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How can you have healthy Interactions with others on political issues? The very first step is to listen to them without being judgmental and ask them questions. Then ask them if they're willing to hear your side.

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Get the Facts

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

When you're angry, be sure to get all the facts before you take action. It's easy to jump to conclusion about what someone did or said. Ask questions and make sure you understand all the facts.

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Knowing Past Secrets

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How important is it to know all the secrets of your spouse's past? Be sensitive and don't force him to share thing he doesn't want to share. If God has forgiven him, allow him to choose the things about which he's willing to share.

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Do I Need to Get a Blessing?

Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How important is it to get your future in-law's blessing before marrying their daughter? It's definitely ideal. Take time to honestly consider the areas of their concern and admit that they might be right. In the end, you don't always have to base your decision on the blessing of your potential in-laws.

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Positive Steps Toward Dealing With Anger

Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Taking positive steps toward dealing with anger is essential. God can use our anger in a positive way if you're willing to admit that you're angry, confront the person who's wronged you, then seek reconciliation.

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Where am I Failing?

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

We find it easy to point out the negative areas in others, but struggle to point out any of our own. The Bible instructs us to remove the log in our own eye before trying to remove the speck in someone else's eye.

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Is This a Good Time to Talk?

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Anger between families members is not uncommon. Don't let it fester. Instead, ask the person with whom you're angry if it's a good time to talk. Get it out in the open, and agree to find a solution to the problem in an agreeable and positive way.

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I'm Not Good Enough

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

It's very discouraging when your in-laws don't think you're good enough for their daughter. The best approach is to focus on being the person your wife needs you to be. Perhaps in the future, your in-laws may change their minds about you.

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Bringing Back the Spark

Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How can you bring the spark back into your marriage? The best way is to learn to speak your spouse's love language, and do it consistently.

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Anger Was Meant to be a Visitor

Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

We get angry when our sense of right is violated. Share your anger with someone in a positive manner, then let it go. Anger was never meant to move in permanently - it should only be a visitor.

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Helping Your Spouse Succeed

Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Most of us are self-centered. We strive to achieve our goals but often lose our marriages in the process. If we aim to build our marriages while at the same time building our careers, both spouses win.

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The Last Time You Felt Angry

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Many Christians pride themselves in holding back their anger; but internalizing anger is very unhealthy. The Biblical challenge is that when we experience anger, we are to process it in a positive way.

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What Does "In Love" Mean?

Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

What does "in love" mean? The word love means many things to many people. Feeling "in love" means exactly that - a feeling. Feeling "in love" doesn't necessarily mean you should marry that person.

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Winning Back Your Girlfriend

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How can you win back your girlfriend after a breakup? You can make an effort to win her back, but you can't make her love you. Be prepared to accept that your relationship is over, then trust God to bring along someone who's best for you.

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Make it Happen

Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Why is it that raising children seems to keep you from maintaining a growing marriage? Maybe it's because you haven't managed your time well. Be intentional about scheduling time with your spouse.

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Excuses for an Affair

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Do you or your spouse make excuses for having an affair? Remind yourself that your marriage is a covenant with your spouse. The responsibility rests upon both you to confront, repent and restore your marriage.

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Put It On Your Schedule

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Do you feel you have enough time to invest in your marriage and your parenting? Yes! The problem isn't time; it's how you schedule your time.

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Speak My Love Language

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How do you get your boyfriend to speak your love language - words of affirmation? You can't make someone speak your love language, but you can influence them by speaking to them in their love language.

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Past Physical Relationships

Fri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Should you be concerned about your fiancé's past physical relationships with other women? Absolutely. Typically, if someone is sexually involved before marriage, the probability of straying sexually after marriage is quite high.

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Marriage or Parenting

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Which is the greater priority - marriage or parenting? The truth is, they are both priorities. You'll regret it if you neglect either one.

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Reconnecting With Past Girlfriend

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Your husband has reconnected with a past girlfriend. This naturally brings back strong feelings. But remember, a marriage requires that we leave the past behind and focus on the deep bond that a marital union is meant to have.

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Cultivating the Relationship

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How do you keep your marriage alive now that your children have arrived? Children are a blessing from God, but children can also cause marital neglect. If you see your marriage drifting apart because you're consumed with raising your children, it's time to make a course correction.

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Older and Being Attractive

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How does it make you feel when your husband says younger women are more beautiful than you are? It's tremendously hurtful. Just remember that if you're walking with God, the more beautiful you become from within.

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No Longer Feeling Love

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

What should you do when you've been dating for a while and no longer feel those "in love" feelings? If you plan to marry, learn to speak each other's love language so you'll be able keep emotional warmth in your marriage.

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Can Marriage Survive Children?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

You must admit that when your children are born, it greatly affects your marital relationship. Raising your children can become all consuming. Your children and your marriage should both be prioritized, but your marriage should be your main priority.

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Serving Your Spouse

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Marriage isn't God's design to make each other miserable. God ordained marriage because two are better than one. When the husband and wife reach out to serve each other, they both become winners.

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Serving Family and Serving God

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

From a Biblical perspective, the purpose of life is not to accomplish our own objectives but to glorify God. Our busy lives tend to direct our thoughts toward ourselves and our family. But as you serve your family, you are serving God.

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Staying Pure Before Marriage

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

It's difficult to stay pure before marriage. When you deeply love each other emotionally, the natural progression becomes physical. The physical aspect of love is not the foundation of a good marriage. Covenant with each other that you will not become physically involved until after marriage.

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Communicate Better

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How can couples learn to communicate better? If both spouses don't talk a lot, they should prepare a list of questions to ask each other. Answering those questions will get the communication ball rolling.

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Two are Better Than One

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The book of Ecclesiastes says "Two are better than one". The marriage relationship is seen in the Bible as a friendship. Husbands and wives are meant to compliment each other.

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The Attitude of Christ

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

What is the attitude we should have toward our wives? We should have the attitude of Christ. Christ modeled how to love and serve others.

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The Idea of Unity

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

At the heart of the Christian marriage is the idea of Unity. God said the two should become one. Marriage is designed to satisfy that deep desire for intimacy.

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Abusive Marriage

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Should you stay in an abusive marriage for the sake of your children? If the abuse is physical or constant verbal abuse, it's best to separate for the protection of yourself and for the good of your children.

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Discovering the Love Languages

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How do you go about helping your fiancé discover their love language? Begin by encouraging them to read Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages.

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Churches Need to Teach Marriage Skills

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

In today's culture, it's more important than ever that the Church be the entity to teach us marriage skills.

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The Five Love Languages

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Reading Dr. Gary Chapman's book "The Five Languages" will invigorate relationships of every kind.

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One Man, One Woman for Life

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Marriage between a man and a woman is the central building block in every human society. It is also true that a monogamous lifelong marriage is the universal cultural norm.

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Living Together Before Marriage

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Living together before marriage is never a good idea. Statistics show that when people choose to live together before marriage, they're marriage is much more likely to fail.

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Intimacy Problems

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Stress and Anxiety can often be the source of problems with intimacy in a marriage.

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The Greatest Influence on Your Teen

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Today's culture tries to influence our our teens in so many arenas. But remember, you as their parent will still have the greatest influence on them.

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Keeping a Clear Conscience With Your Spouse

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The only way to keep a clear conscience in your marriage is to confess your failings to each other.

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Loving Contemporary Teens

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The culture that our teens grow up in today is vastly different than the culture we grew up in. Loving your teens effectively will help them resist the negative influences of our culture.

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Do the 5 Love Languages Apply to Older People?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Do the principles of the Five Love Languages apply to older people? Absolutely. If older couples have learned to speak their spouse's love language, their relationship will be strong and vibrant.

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One Way Love Language

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

What can you do when you speak your spouse's love language but you don't feel loved in return? If you make simple requests to your spouse, you'll be teaching them your love language.

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Gaining the Respect of Your Teen

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Parents risk building an adversarial relationship with their teen if they don't allow them to express themselves.

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Quality Time as a Military Couple

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

It's difficult to have quality time with your spouse while serving in the military. Speaking the language of quality time while apart is best expressed in a handwritten letter. Physically writing to your spouse is much better than simply e-mailing them.

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Love Keeps the Door Open

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

There is often a great divide between teens and parents. Don't let your differences keep you from loving your teen.

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Getting Your Husband to Talk More

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How can you get your husband to talk more? Some people are listeners while others are talkers. If you want to get your husband to respond verbally, ask them specific questions.

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Not Good Enough for Your Wife

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

You want to help your wife with chores around the house, but your best efforts are never good enough. You're more likely to receive positive feedback if you ask her to describe exactly how she wants the chore to be done.

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They'll Remember What You Modeled

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

When your teens grow up and leave the home, they'll remember what you modeled long after they have forgotten your words.

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Struggles Military Couples Face

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Military couples struggle with many things such as being deployed with little warning. They also have to reconnect upon their spouse's return. Dr. Gary Chapman's book The Five Love Languages - Military edition can prove to be tremendously helpful.

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Letting Go of Hurt and Anger

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Must you forgive over and over again when someone continues to hurt you? Jesus clearly taught that you must forgive them if they truly repent.

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Disrespectful Husband

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How do you deal with your disrespectful husband? One approach is to argue and fight over it. The other is the Biblical way - to love the unlovable.

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Memories of the Past

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

A wife may be able to say 'I've forgiven him, but I'm deeply pained when I remember what he did"? Encourage her to read Hebrew 10:17 and see how God chooses to respond when we confess and repent.

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Preparing for Deployment

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Military spouse's struggle with worry when their spouse is being deployed. How can they find peace? The answer is in the Biblical concept of praying for everything and thus not worrying.

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Ready to Forgive

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Why is it so hard for us to forgive? Because we're made in God's image and have a deep concern for justice. How do we experience God's forgiveness? By confessing our sin. So when others sin against us, we too can forgive they way God forgives us.

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Loving Each Other While Deployed

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How can a military couple love each other while deployed? Learn each other's love language and be creative in how you express your love to them while they're deployed.

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Preparing for Military Deployment

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

When preparing for deployment, the couple must acknowledge that there will certainly be challenges and that they need to find new ways to relate to each other. Be sure you know your spouse's love language and speak it often with them.

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Helping Military Couples in the Church

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How can you help military families in your church? Start a small group that serves as a place for military couples to talk. Include former military members who can empathize and share how they've learned to cope.

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Turning From Sin

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

There are two responses to sin: we can confess our wrongdoing and seek forgiveness, or we can continue in our sin. For those who continue to sin, God will bring discipline the the Christian who continues to sin.

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The Five Languages - Military Edition

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

There are many military couples, and the challenges they face are immense. If you know of a couple in the military, make it point to invest in their live and encourage them.

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Confession, Repentance and Forgiveness

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Failing to live up to the Biblical ideal of a spouse isn't unusual. This doesn't mean your marriage is destined to fail; but is does require confession, repentance and forgiveness.

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The 5 Love Languages and the Military

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How do you speak your spouse's love language when they're deployed? All of the 5 love languages can be spoken, even at a distance. Thankfully, Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book called, The Five Love Languages - Military Edition. You'll find a wealth of suggestions inside.

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How to Choose a Good Spouse

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

What can we teach our children about how to choose a good spouse? Take the time to read Dr. Gary Chapman's book, Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, and then share with your children what you've learned.

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Uncontrolled Anger

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

One of the barriers to good communication is uncontrolled anger. Lashing out at your spouse amounts to declaring war. The good news is we can control our anger instead of being controlled by anger.

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Military Couples

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Married to a spouse in the military presents many challenges. It's essential that they discover what makes their spouse feel loved.

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