Intentional

Planting the Seeds of Peace in Marriage

by Christian Standard | 6 November, 2025 | Intentional

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Peace isn’t just a seed. It’s a strategy. It’s strength. It’s Spirit. And peace, just might be the generational tree where your legacy rests.

Do You Honor Your Commitments? The Sacred Bond of Covenant

by Christian Standard | 3 September, 2025 | Intentional

Reading Time: 4 minutes

A relationship can come and go, like changing social media statuses. A covenant, on the other hand, is a binding promise, sealed with reverence and marked by sacrifice.

The Parent’s Post: Stewarding Adult Children with Grace, Grit, and Snacks

by Christian Standard | 3 July, 2025 | Columns, Intentional

Reading Time: 5 minutes

As parents, our job is to do our best and trust God with the rest. We have never been perfect, but God has always been perfect. Like you, we love our children and grandchildren deeply, but God loves them even more. And his love is perfect.

Forgive. Forgive. Forgive. The Power of Spousal Forgiveness

by Christian Standard | 2 May, 2025 | Intentional

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Forgiveness is one of the most radical and transformative principles of Christian marriage.

A Wheel of Emotions: Finding Balance for Lasting Growth

by Christian Standard | 31 December, 2024 | Columns, Intentional

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Emotions are a natural part of marriage for both spouses. True growth and stability in marriage come from recognizing that each emotion has its place.

Navigating the Journey Toward Love and Respect

by Christian Standard | 31 October, 2024 | Columns, Intentional

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Marriage is often described as a journey; a journey two people embark on together, hoping to build a life filled with love, joy, and mutual fulfillment. One way to enhance the journey is to get to know one another well. 

Transformative Fire: Prayer’s Impact on Marriage, Mission, and Ministry

by Rudy Hagood | 1 September, 2024 | Columns, Intentional

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Sadly, prayer is often little more than a formality many people practice out of tradition. But when we look closely at Jesus’ model prayer in Luke 11:1-4, we discover that prayer is much more than form; it is a dynamic and transformative fire.