The Making of Marriage

The tomb is empty. The Savior lives.
Because He rose, hope lives too.
That morning changed everything—
sin defeated, death undone,
and love alive.
He is risen. Just as He said.

Happy Resurrection Day, friends ♥️

Praise the Savior of the World.

Let today be a reminder: your marriage is worth the effort, the prayer, and the pursuit. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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In this economy!?
We’re choosing connection over expensive dinners.
If you’re craving a Valentine’s Day that feels meaningful instead of stressful, I’ve got some simple, screen-free date night ideas waiting for you on the blog.

💌 https://themakingofmarriage.com/2026/02/11/cozy-valentines-date-at-home/
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We took 21 days to pause, pray, and reconnect — and now we’re back.
This space has always been about one thing: helping couples choose each other again, even when life is loud.
February is the month of love, but not the picture-perfect kind — the real kind. The choosing-each-other kind. ♥️

Tell us one word you’d use to describe your marriage right now.

What if your marriage goals were… fun?
Introducing: Marriage Bingo for 2026 🎉

A simple, low-pressure way to plan meaningful moments together this year — without turning connection into another chore.

New blog is live + free printable included.

📖 — https://themakingofmarriage.com/2026/01/26/marriage-bingo-goal-setting/

Post holiday exhaustion is real. After all of the social obligations, wonderful celebrations, and cheese based snacks, it can be a lot to connect with your spouse.

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or running on fumes — this is for you.
Reconnection doesn’t require more effort. It requires gentler expectations and intentional moments.

Check out our post “Love in the Margins” for 6 simple rituals to make connection easy.
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Every year our church participates in a 21 day fast. When reflecting on what we really needed in order to focus in God, we realized that social media had to take a back seat.

Rest is part of stewardship. In order to really see what God has in store for this space, for us and for our followers, we’re stepping back. It really is all in His hands.

Some posts are scheduled, but we won’t be around. See you all in February ♥️
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Love is not built in grand moments, but in the quiet choosing of each other every day.

Remember that today— choose to show your spouse love with actions and in truth, soaking in the quiet moments.
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Not every date night needs reservations or big plans.
Sometimes reconnection looks like:
– sitting close
– listening without fixing
– inviting God into the moment
Small moments still count.

Save this for your next date night ♥️
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This year doesn’t need big promises or dramatic changes.
Just small, faithful choices made with love.

Side by side. Day by day. With patience, prayer, and presence.

Happy New Year 🎆

As this year comes to a close, we’re not rushing ahead — we’re pausing.
Pausing to thank God for what He carried us through.
Pausing to release what no longer needs to follow us.
Short prayers. Deep hope.
Save this and pray together tonight.
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