Stronger Marriages

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is celebrating a major new chapter—one that goes far beyond football. Just weeks after winning a Super Bowl, the 28-year-old signal caller married longtime girlfriend Katie Hoofnagle in what the couple described as a joyful, meaningful celebration surrounded by loved ones. The couple tied the knot on April 3 at…

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Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse is facing one of life’s hardest realities with remarkable honesty and faith: preparing to say goodbye to his family as he battles terminal cancer. In a recent interview with Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, Sasse reflected on suffering, grief, and the deep personal pain of knowing his 14-year-old…

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Katherine Schwarzenegger recently gushed about her marriage to Guardians of the Galaxy star, Chris Pratt, sharing a look at their very traditional marriage. The 36-year-old author shared a video of Pratt building a dollhouse for their two daughters, Eloise and Lyla. The couple also have a one-year-old son, Ford. They have been careful to keep…

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Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is asking for prayers and privacy after reports surfaced alleging her husband, Bryon Noem, lived a secret double life—claims that have left the family reeling. In a statement shared through representatives, Noem’s team said she was “devastated” by the situation. “The family was blindsided by this, and…

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Ryan Gosling is known for bringing depth and intensity to his roles, but these days, it’s his role as a father that is shaping him the most — both on and off the screen. While promoting his upcoming sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, Gosling opened up about how fatherhood has completely reframed the way he…

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Everyone knows Prince William and Kate Middleton as the picture of royal stability today, with their three kids and public duties. But back in 2007, things got rocky enough that they called it quits after four years together. According to royal editor Russell Myers in his book William and Catherine, the breakup happened as William…

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Fifty-two couples attended a mass marriage ceremony at a Texas megachurch after the pastor challenged them to give up cohabiting. Pastor Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church preached a sermon entitled “3 Things that Will Kill Your Marriage.”  The pastor shared research that showed couples who attend church together are 50% less -likely to get divorced…

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Pop star Gwen Stefani is opening up about how faith and love transformed her life, revealing that she didn’t truly understand how to receive love until she encountered what she describes as “Christ’s love” through her relationship with husband Blake Shelton. The Grammy Award-winning singer shared the deeply personal reflections during a recent conversation with…

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Love has a way of circling back when the time is right — and for “Law & Order” star Angie Harmon, that journey has led her back to a man she first met three decades ago. The actress surprised fans on Valentine’s Day by sharing that she has rekindled her romance with model Tony Floyd,…

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Christian foster parents in Vermont will have their licenses reinstated after a legal battle over the state’s gender ideology mandate. Married couple Melinda Antonucci and Casey Mathieu obtained their foster license in January 2024. The couple found themselves in hot water, however, with DCF when Melinda signed a petition to encourage the local school board…

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