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"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."

Proverbs 15:22

"Over 40 years of marriage ministry I have never believed in doing this alone. These are the programs, tools, assessments, and devotionals that I have personally seen transform marriages. I recommend each one with confidence."

— Pastor Mike Hill · Armor Up Ministries

Programs We Recommend

re|engage
Marriage Ministry
Pastor Mike has led re|engage for 13+ years
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A Safe Place to Reconnect — For Any Marriage

re|engage is a discipleship ministry designed to help married couples move toward oneness through small groups, teaching, and stories of hope. Whether your marriage needs saving or you simply want to take it from good to great — re|engage is a safe place to grow.

Pastor Mike Hill has personally led re|engage ministry for over 13 years and has seen it transform hundreds of marriages. The program works through a 14-lesson curriculum covering love, grace, humility, communication, forgiveness, reconciliation, commitment, emotional intimacy, sexual intimacy, and spiritual intimacy.

Small Groups
Church-Based
Confidential
All Marriage Stages
Biblical Foundation

Know Your Marriage Better

A good assessment does not judge your marriage — it reveals it. These two tools are among the most respected in the world for helping couples understand each other more deeply and build on their strengths.

SYMBIS
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Developed by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, SYMBIS is the world's most practical pre-marriage assessment — and a powerful tool for married couples too. In about 30 minutes each partner completes the assessment separately, and the results reveal personality dynamics, communication styles, conflict patterns, financial compatibility, and spiritual alignment.

Endorsed by Gary Chapman, Dave Ramsey, and over a million couples worldwide. A SYMBIS+ version is available specifically for married couples seeking a relationship reboot.

Premarital
Married Couples
30 Minutes
Certified Facilitator
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Prepare/Enrich
The #1 Marriage Assessment for 45+ Years

Prepare/Enrich is the most researched marriage assessment tool in the world — backed by over 1,200 published studies and used with more than 5 million couples globally. Available for premarital, married, military, and blended family couples.

Couples who go through Prepare/Enrich reduce their risk of divorce by 31% and experience a 30% increase in marital satisfaction. The assessment covers communication, conflict resolution, finances, spiritual beliefs, parenting, personality, and more.

45+ Years Research
Reduces Divorce Risk 31%
All Stages
Evidence-Based
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Technology for Your Marriage

Your phone does not have to be the enemy of your marriage. These apps turn it into a tool for connection, intentionality, and daily acts of love.

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ActAgape
Lasting Marriage App
$1.99/month per couple · 30-day free trial
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App Store Google Play
Love Your Spouse Better — Every Single Day

ActAgape is a clinically-tested marriage enrichment app developed by Dr. Scott Symington, a clinical psychologist with over 25,000 hours of helping couples. The name says it all — agape is the Greek word for the highest form of unconditional love.

The app helps you discover the specific ways your spouse feels loved, set love goals, and receive daily actionable reminders to show up for your marriage in meaningful ways. After just a few weeks most couples report a noticeable increase in warmth, connection, and care.

Perfect companion to use alongside your 30-Day Marriage Challenge workbook.

iOS & Android
Clinically Tested
Daily Reminders
30-Day Free Trial
$1.99/month
YouVersion Bible App
Free — Marriage Reading Plans

The free YouVersion Bible App has hundreds of couples devotional reading plans — from 7-day to 365-day. Couples can follow the same plan on their separate phones and read together. Search "marriage" in the Plans section to find dozens of options perfectly suited for your 30-day journey.

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30 Devotionals We Recommend

These are the best Christian marriage devotionals available today — personally curated by Pastor Mike from 40 years of marriage ministry. Whether you prefer books, online resources, or apps, there is something here for every couple.

📚 Classic Books — Trusted by Millions

Night Light for Couples
Dr. James Dobson & Shirley Dobson

Daily evening reflections rooted in Scripture from one of the most trusted voices in Christian marriage. Also available free daily at crosswalk.com.

The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple's Devotional
Timothy & Kathy Keller

A 365-day journey through God's deep design for marriage. Rich, theologically solid, and beautifully written by one of the greatest pastoral minds of our generation.

Devotions for a Sacred Marriage
Gary Thomas

52 weekly devotions exploring how God uses marriage to shape us and make us holy. Based on his bestselling book Sacred Marriage.

The Love Dare Day by Day
Alex & Stephen Kendrick

Inspired by the movie Fireproof. A 40-day daily challenge to love unconditionally. Practical and action-oriented — perfect for couples in crisis.

Moments Together for Couples
Dennis & Barbara Rainey

365 daily devotions covering communication, forgiveness, intimacy, and prayer. A year-long guide to spiritual intimacy together.

The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional
Gary Chapman

365 short daily devotions built around the 5 Love Languages. Perfect for busy couples who want something quick but deeply meaningful.

The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers for Our Marriage
Various Authors

A daily prayer devotional covering every aspect of married life. Simple, powerful, and deeply encouraging for couples at any stage.

Husband After God
Jennifer & Aaron Smith

A 30-day challenge for husbands to draw closer to God and their wife. Practical, engaging, and accessible — even for men who don't typically do devotionals.

Pray More Fight Less
Various Authors

Weekly devotions, prayers, and communication exercises. Especially helpful for couples in conflict who need practical tools alongside Scripture.

The Healthy Marriage Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations
Jim Daly

Daily encouragement to bring couples closer together, rooted in biblical truth from the president of Focus on the Family.

🌐 Online & Free Resources

Dr. James Dobson's Daily Marriage Devotional
crosswalk.com · Free Daily

Updated every single day. Short, powerful, biblically grounded. One of the best free daily resources available for married couples.

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Devotions for Married Couples
focusonthefamily.com · Free

Short devotionals written by trusted marriage counselors and pastors. Covers conflict, intimacy, parenting, and every season of marriage.

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5 Devotions for Married Couples
todaydevotional.com · Free

Scripture-based devotions on sacrificial love, community, forgiveness, and integrity in marriage. Clean, practical, and easy to read together.

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Happily Ever After
desiringgod.org · Free

30 devotional readings by John Piper, Francis Chan, and others. Theologically deep and spiritually challenging — for couples who want more than surface-level encouragement.

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YouVersion Marriage Plans
bible.com · Free

Hundreds of couples devotional reading plans in the free Bible app. Search 'marriage' and find the perfect plan for your 30-day journey.

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Our Daily Bread — Marriage
odb.org · Free

Free daily devotionals that frequently address marriage, commitment, and biblical love. Trusted by millions of Christians worldwide for decades.

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⭐ Newer & Highly Rated

#Staymarried: A Couples Devotional
Tony & Michelle Peterson

30-minute weekly devotions to grow in faith and joy from 'I Do' to 'Ever After.' Conversational, warm, and deeply practical.

Consecrated Conversations
Mike & Carlie Kercheval

A proven roadmap for Christian couples covering forgiveness, communication, and drawing God into every conversation. Highly recommended.

The Best Year of Your Marriage: 52 Devotions
Jim & Jean Daly

Weekly devotions to bring couples closer through every season of marriage. Practical wisdom from two people who have lived it.

NIV Couples' Devotional Bible
Zondervan

A full Bible with devotionals woven throughout — perfect for couples who want their devotional time to be directly in God's Word, not separate from it.

Open Letters: Divorce or Reconciliation?
Jeff Beck

A 58-day devotional challenge specifically for couples on the edge of divorce. Honest, raw, and redemptive. Recommend to couples in crisis.

Mr. and Mrs.: 366 Devotions for Couples
Various Authors

A daily devotional covering every season of marriage from newlyweds to decades in. A thoughtful gift for any couple at any stage.

A Couple's Guide to a Growing Marriage
Gary Chapman

A Bible study devotional helping couples grow together rather than apart — covering intimacy, conflict, communication, and keeping love fresh.

The Blended Family Devotional for Couples
Various Authors

52 weeks for blended families learning to grow together and lead their family well through the unique challenges of a blended household.

RightNow Media — Marriage Series
RightNow Media · Subscription

Often called the 'Netflix of Christian content.' Dozens of marriage video devotional series available. Many churches provide free access to members.

The Bible Project — Marriage Series
bibleproject.com · Free Video

Free video devotionals exploring what the Bible says about love, covenant, and marriage. Excellent for visual learners and small group discussion.

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