Critical Marriage Topics

Over the next year, we will be covering 12 key topics critical to every marriage. As we create resources, we'll share information with you. Stayed tuned to see how each of these takes shape.

2Play

2Play...in the thick of the grind. When did marriage and adulthood become boring and dull? What sounds like fun to you? Refuse to allow duty and responsibility to trump fun. Ignite your inner kid and play again. (More...)

Keywords: fun, play

2Sweat

2Sweat...for health and wellness. When did we let ourselves go? Ignite your bodies to a healthier lifestyle. Healthy bodies make for better adventures. (More...)

Keywords: body, workout, fit, healthy, wellness

2Drink

2Drink...to great sex. Is our sex life dehydrated? Do we want to settle for sips or do we want to be intoxicated? Ignite the passion in the bedroom, kitchen, or even the great outdoors. (More...)

Keywords: sex, intimacy, passion

2Laugh

2Laugh...at myself and lighten up. When did we get so serious? Stop with the long faces. Ignite your sense of humor. (More...)

Keywords: fun, humor, laughter

2Fight

2Fight...as teammates. When did we start playing against each other? What does being on the same team look like? Let’s put on the same jersey. Ignite the fight by taking up arms together. (More...)

Keywords: conflict, teammates, team, resolution

2Risk (February 2010)

2Risk...my insecurities by getting real with myself, my mate, and God. What would taking bold risks for our faith look like? Ignite your relationship with God. (More...)

Keywords: challenge, reality, risk, insecurities

2Guard (May 2010)

2Guard...your marriage from a kid-centered home. Are we gifting our children with a great marriage? Ignite your home with a mom and dad who are crazy in love. (More...)

Keywords: god-centered, children, balance

2Fuel (summer 2010)

2Fuel...your dreams with resources. Are we budgeted for success in marriage? Are we paving our own path, or are we keeping up with the Joneses? Ignite your finances to help fuel a more adventurous marriage. (More...)

Keywords: budgeting, resources, contentment, finances

2Link (summer 2010)

2Link...with family and friends. What can we do to better build into our friends and extended family? Do we have balanced relationships with those outside our immediate family? Ignite your relationships with other couples. (More...)

Keywords: family, friends, community, relationships

2Finish (summer 2010)

2Finish...well. What are all the reasons why we will never divorce? Ignite your commitment with a promise till death or the Lord’s return. (More...)

Keywords: commitment, long-term, perseverance

2Break (summer 2010)

2Break...from home. Have we left home physically, relationally, and emotionally? What cords still need cutting? Ignite your marriage by waving goodbye. (More...)

Keywords: identity, routine, family

2Hunt (summer 2010)

2Hunt...for the treasure behind the words. When did we stop going beneath the surface in our conversations? How can we get below the surface? Ignite your conversations by asking great questions. (More...)

Keywords: meaning, depth, conversations, intimacy