by June Sims The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. –James 5:16b After 34 years of marriage, my husband, Lamar, announced that he wanted a divorce….
Welcome to Spiritually Mismatched Articles
10 Ideas: Prayers for an Unbelieving Spouse
A “Miracle” Across the Street
Perhaps you’ve heard people use the phrase, “It’s a God thing.” They’re talking about experiences where they’ve seen God move in the hearts of His people … or answer specific…
A Spiritual Mismatch—and the God Who Sees
A few weeks ago I found myself with my forehead on my bedroom wall, portable phone to my ear. It was one of those brow-creasing, gut-wrenching, I need wisdom please,…
Her Husband Wouldn’t Speak to Her—for Three Years
For 20 years, their marriage and family seemed solid. June and Lamar Sims raised their children in church and attended a parenting seminar. But the good life began to change when their…
Q&A: When Your Husband Loses Interest in God
Even though my husband goes to church every Sunday, his spiritual walk seems to be at a standstill. He doesn’t seem truly interested in God, family, or me. What should…
Raising Kids in a Spiritually Mismatched Home
Editor’s note: Scripture tells us not to be unequally yoked. But what if you didn’t know that at the time you got married, or didn’t care? Lynn Donovan and Dineen…
When Dad Doesn’t Believe
by Nancy Sebastian Meyer I shifted my position in the pew, once again wishing that Rich, my husband, would fill the empty seat beside me. Later, when the choir sang “I…
Do You Have a One-Way Marriage?
I have been married for over 47 years to a man who has centered his life and interests on himself. When he and I were dating, he attended church with…