Galatians 5:19-23 When your life is free of bitterness you have lots of room for kindness. Which would you rather have in your life?

Ephesians 4:29 Every time you speak you either build up or tear down. So be careful with your words. Let your speech be the light of Christ.

1 Corinthians 7:10 A marriage is sick if there’s a lack of unity. Allow your partner the freedom to be, and to cultivate the gifts and strengths and abilities God has given him or her.

Ephesians 4:32 Parents, your children need to know they’re loved unconditionally and that you won’t condemn them when they mess up. Talk straight, get close, and let grace overflow in your home.

Proverbs 24:26 Marriage is built on trust and trust is built on truth. Being completely honest is difficult and risky, but it’s critical to a strong and healthy relationship.

1 Corinthians 13:13 Love has a language all its own. When love is on display, no words can adequately define or describe it.

1 Peter 3:1-4, 3:7 Every marriage needs those gush moments, those moments when you affirm your spouse. Acts of kindness and showing affection are vital to a vibrant marriage.

1 John 3:18 All anger is not bad...and all conflicts are not wrong. But disagreements need to be expressed appropriately and at the right time.

Proverbs 4:23 Erosion is dangerous because you don’t see it happening when all the while it’s eating away, disintegrating, destroying...slowly, silently, and subtly.

Exodus 20:12 You can’t choose your family, but you can choose how you relate to them. It’s never too late to start extending grace.