How to Honor Your Husband: If You Want to Be Strong, Abide

by Marilynn Chadwick

A young mom once asked me if there was anything I'd do differently if I were just starting out in my marriage. After giving it some thought, I responded that I'd be even more intentional about abiding in Christ. I've come to believe that abiding—developing an ongoing connection with the Lord—is the secret to lasting strength in marriage.

A while back, my husband David made a comment that got me thinking. "I really like it that you're not needy," he said. "I can tell you're not looking to me for your...