Hi John,

We’ve come through quite an interesting year, a time when date nights came to a halt, and time together in the house was amped up. Perhaps you and your spouse are still feeling some anxiousness or stress as you tried to find a sense of normalcy through the months of changed habits and difficult news.

I wanted to share something with you that might help your marriage. Specifically, it will help you find unique ways to love and cherish your spouse.

But what does it mean to truly cherish your spouse?

The dictionary says the word cherish means “to treasure, to nurture, to show tenderness.” Does your marriage look like that? Or are you starting to feel disconnected from each other?

Couples who cherish each other understand that God created everyone differently, and as a result they treasure the unique characteristics in their spouse.

We want to help you do just that. So this week, instead of bingeing that new Netflix show, will you take time to focus on your marriage?

My wife Erin and I want to help you, and we’ve called on our good friend Gary Thomas — a best selling marriage author, speaker, and pastor.

Together, we’ve created a 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.

Here are the topics for each episode:

• What is Cherishing?
• A Husband Cherishing His Wife
• A Wife Cherishing Her Husband
• The Absence of Cherishing
• Giving Couples Hope

Erin and I truly want this series to bless you both. Our prayer is that you find new ways to shower each other with honor and love and that you find deeper connection and intimacy on your journey together. Take this time to invest in your marriage, John.

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