Research says the sweet spot for marriage is age 27, after three-plus years of dating. But after 31 years of marriage and 20 years of ministry, Bryce and Colette Schaffer have learned that timing isn't about a number — it's about six honest questions and one faithful God.

Flourishing marriages aren't found — they're built. Here's what new research reveals about the habits and virtues that deepen your roots as a couple, plus the practical steps you can take today.

Every couple has something they wish were different. And most of us, without even realizing it, have been going about creating change the wrong way. Here's the truth: you cannot make your spouse change — and neither does God. In this post, Bryce and I share 5 practical, Scripture-rooted strategies to create real lasting change in your marriage — without nagging, manipulation, or losing each other in the process.