Where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. —Ruth 1:16 Today's Dare Write out a renewal of your vows and place them in your home. Perhaps, if appropriate, you could make arrangements...

Love never fails. —1 Corinthians 13:8 Today's Dare Spend time in personal prayer, then write a letter of commitment and resolve to your spouse. Include why you are committing to this marriage until death, and that you have purposed to love them...

Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. —Psalm 37:4 Today's Dare Ask yourself what your mate would want if it was obtainable. Commit this to prayer, and start mapping out a plan for meeting some (if not...

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. —Psalm 119:105 Today's Dare Commit to reading the Bible every day. Find a devotional book or other resource that will give you some guidance. If your spouse is open to it, see if they will...

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. —Proverbs 15:22 NIV Today's Dare Find a marriage mentor - someone who is a strong Christian and who will be honest and loving with you. If you feel that counselling is needed...

[Love] does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth. —1 Corinthians 13:6 Today's Dare Find a specific, recent example when your spouse demonstrated Christian character in a noticeable way. Verbally commend them for this at...

If two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? —Ecclesiastes 4:11 Today's Dare Recognize that your spouse is integral to your future success. Let them know today that you desire to include them in your upcoming decisions...

The husband must fulfil his duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband. —1 Corinthians 7:3 Today's Dare If at all possible, try to initiate sex with your husband or wife today. Do this in a way that honours what your spouse...

A man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. —Genesis 2:24 Today's Dare Is there a "leaving" issue you haven't been brave enough to conquer yet? Confess it to your spouse...

Father, keep them in Your name, the name which You have given Me, that they may be one even as We are. —John 17:11 Today's Dare Isolate one area of division in your marriage, and look on today as a fresh opportunity to pray about it. Ask the...

Render service with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to men. —Ephesians 6:7 HCSB Today's Dare Before you see your spouse again today, pray for them by name and for their needs. Whether it comes easy for you or not, say "I love you...

He laid down His life for us. We should also lay down our lives for our brothers. —1 John 3:16 HCSB Today's Dare What is one of the greatest needs in your spouse's life right now? Is there a need you could lift from their shoulders today...

Guard my soul and deliver me; do not let me be ashamed, for I take refuge in You. —Psalm 25:20 Today's Dare Eliminate the poison of unrealistic expectations in your home. Think of one area where your spouse has told you you're expecting...

When you judge another, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same things. —Romans 2:1 HCSB Today's Dare Take time to pray through your areas of wrongdoing. Ask for God's forgiveness, then humble yourself enough to admit them...

What I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ. —2 Corinthians 2:10 Today's Dare Whatever you haven't forgiven in your mate, forgive it today. Let it go. Just as we ask Jesus to "forgive...

The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever. —1 John 2:17 Today's Dare End it now. Identify every object of lust in your life and remove it. Single out every lie you've swallowed in pursuing...

[Love] always protects. —1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV Today's Dare Remove anything that is hindering your relationship, any addiction or influence that's stealing your affections and turning your heart away from your spouse. I let hubby sleep...

I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will know the Lord. —Hosea 2:20 Today's Dare Love is a choice, not a feeling. It is an initiated action, not a knee-jerk reaction. Choose today to be committed to love even if your spouse has...

The Lord will continually guide you, and satisfy your desire. —Isaiah 58:11 Today's Dare Be intentional today about making a time to pray and read your Bible. Try reading a chapter out of Proverbs each day (there are thirty-one - a full month's...

While we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. —Romans 5:6 Today's Dare Dare to take God at His Word. Dare to trust Jesus Christ for salvation. Dare to pray, "Lord Jesus, I'm a sinner. But You have shown...

Let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. —1 John 4:7 Today's Dare Look back over the dares from previous days. Were there some that seemed impossible to you? Have you realized your need...

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding. —Proverbs 3:13 Today's Dare Prepare a special dinner at home, just for the two of you. The dinner can be as nice as you prefer. Focus this time on getting to know...

He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. —Proverbs 17:9 NIV Today's Dare Determine to guard your mate's secretes (unless they are dangerous to them or you) and to pray for them...

Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. —3 John 2 Today's Dare Begin praying today for your spouse's heart. Pray for three specific areas where you desire for God to work in...

Live with your wives in an understanding way . . . and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life. —1 Peter 3:7 Today's Dare Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above your normal routine. It may be holding...