St. Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day can reopen deep wounds—but God is near when your heart aches. These 7 Scriptures offer steady comfort for the lonely, heartbroken, or simply weary.

You don’t have to ignore Valentine’s Day. Let these biblical suggestions guide you toward rest and a deeper love for what God is doing in your life right now.

As a Nana, I'm always looking for ways to connect with my grandkids, as well as share my love for God's Word. Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity. Tucked in with foil-wrapped kisses, stickers, and other holiday trinkets, Valentines can include Bible verses that speak directly to their little hearts.

Sometimes we can overcomplicate what makes our men happy; most men are content with a stomach full of good food and some extra love from their wives.

We laughed, and then he said, "I never know what to get for you. Roses and chocolate and dinners seem so unoriginal, so what do wives really want on Valentine's Day?" It was a good question.

As Christians, what if we turned our eyes to some quotes about love from pastors and church leaders that remind us of what love is really all about? Take some time to review these 10 Valentine’s Day quotes that remind us of the One who loves us the most: God.

The love He has for you is unconditional and unbreakable. Find comfort in Him this Valentine’s Day and rest in the knowledge that you are beloved.

Sensitivity is romance on a lot of chocolate. I mean this! Especially when you know your spouse doesn't get why you're emotional, upset, irritated, or frustrated. Nothing is more functionally romantic than a spouse who listens and meets you where you're at—even if that means they're putting up with you being irrational, temperamental, weepy, or snippy.

From the intimate details between two lovers in Song of Solomon to the meaningful love shared by biblical couples like Isaac and Rebekah, Ruth and Boaz, and Mary and Joseph, romantic love is alive and well and worth emulating from God’s Word.

If you find yourself snarking at the people closest to you, chances are there's a much deeper issue behind the petty argument.

One of the easiest Valentine’s date events includes you, your significant other, and a great flick to put your feet up to. Valentine’s Day is a day celebrating love—but it doesn’t have to be full of ooey-gooey gushy love stuff (unless you want it to).

I pray that these five simple tips help keep you from unrealistic expectations not only this Valentine’s Day but every day of the year! Remember to thank God for where you are, communicate clearly with your spouse and view things from the lens of Scripture.

If the Holy Spirit is using your marriage to point out where you are falling short of the love God called you to, that is okay! You are being sanctified!

When you keep score, what does it mean to win? What’s the prize?

You can’t help but feel a sense of loss when everyone else is celebrating their own relationships.