❤️ Love That Forgives. Love That Laughs In Thrive in Marriage – Week 2 , we discovered something powerful: Real love isn’t just romance—it’s forgiveness. To forgive as God forgave you  is one of the greatest expressions of love in marriage. Forgiveness clears the tension. It softens hearts. It makes space for joy again. And here’s the beautiful part—when grace flows freely, fun returns naturally. Marriage should have laughter. Marriage should have playfulness. Marriage should

🔥 Thrive in Marriage – Week 3: Drive  🔥 This week, we talked about something powerful in marriage— Drive . Drive is the intentional effort you bring to your relationship. It’s the willingness to pursue your spouse, to stay committed when it’s inconvenient, and to keep showing up even when feelings fluctuate. Healthy marriages don’t thrive by accident. They thrive because both spouses choose to stay driven. Drive says: 💛 I will keep learning. 💛 I will keep growing. 💛 I wi

Surrender in marriage is often misunderstood. It is not weakness, silence, or loss—it is a sacred act of trust that unfolds in stages  and leads to freedom. The first stage of surrender is submission . Scripture reminds us, “All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another”  (1 Peter 5:5). In marriage, submission begins when we choose humility over pride and ask a deeper question: In what ways does God want me to serve—my spouse, my marriage, and His purpose? Th

Marriage was never meant to simply survive—it was designed to thrive . The Thrive in Marriage 10-Week Course , powered by 4R Marriage , is a faith-based journey that helps couples grow deeper, communicate better, and strengthen their connection with purpose. Built on the 4R Marriage framework , this course invites couples to: Renew  their commitment and vision for marriage Refresh  communication, intimacy, and spiritual connection Retreat  from daily distractions to focus o

Marriage Forward Marriage Forward exists to help couples move intentionally toward the marriage God designed—not by accident, but on purpose. We believe marriage is not something you simply maintain; it’s something you grow, renew, and strengthen over time. Marriage Forward was created to equip couples with biblical wisdom, practical habits, and intentional rhythms that move relationships from surviving to thriving. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by real-life experience, Marr