Hello John,

Things are really starting to get out of hand right now, aren’t they? Food prices up, gas prices way up, money isn’t stretching as far as did. Conflict abroad. Rioters in the streets demanding their right to kill babies. Our country tearing apart at the seams. Its draining. It is really stressful. I’ve had more than a few nights of late where much-needed sleep is displaced with worry. You probably have too.

It is taking its toll, and it can really make one feel alone, isolated, helpless. But you aren’t alone.

You’re probably expecting me to now say “You have God at your side” and “Focus on the Family is here to help you.” And both of those are, of course, true. Our God is our hope. Our God loves and cares for us. And Focus on the Family is completely devoted to standing against the darkness and providing all we can to heal and strengthen families.

But I’m speaking even more literally: your spouse!

They may be right next to you as you read this, or in another room, or will be coming home to you soon. That person is the one you are facing all of this madness and uncertainly with. That person is your partner, your wingman or shieldmaiden, your other half. It is with them that you will be battling the challenges of life. And, other than your relationship with our Lord, it is your relationship with them that needs to be a strong as it can possibly be.

You need to be able to trust them, to work with them, to be able to be a united front. Of all the treasures of the world, of all the resources you may be stocking up on, it is your spouse that you must cherish the most.

We’ve created a free — yes, totally free — five-part video series called “Cherish Your Spouse.” In this video series, we will help you have a deeper level of intimacy and connection with your spouse.

Inflation may be devaluing our currency right now, and investing in gold and silver may be a sound financial choice, but the greatest return you can possibly get for your time is from investing in your marriage.

You can get started right now by signing up here to receive your free series.

May God bless your marriage,

Dr. Greg Smalley
Vice President of Marriage and Family Formation
Focus on the Family