Stephanie Coontz, in a recent New York Times Op-Ed piece (July 5, 2005), made the point that conservative proponents of marriage have had a rough time lately. Facing pressure in this country by some states which have or may soon legalize same-sex marriages, traditional marriage advocates have also suffered defeats in countries such as Canada and Spain, where both recently passed legislation legalizing homosexual marriages.

This article is about the third party in marriage - God - and the importance of maintaining a healthy relationship with God in your marriage. This article also discusses conflict, repentance, and forgiveness in marriage.

This article looks at the place of the family in church and society. The erosion of the family and marriage and family is also discussed.