Life.Church with Craig Groeschel · Life.Church

When Love Doesn’t Fix the Pain | Love Stories | Part 5

May 25, 2025·35 min·3 clips
Craig Groeschel declares that the most intimate thing in marriage isn't physical—it's praying together.
Craig Groeschel discusses real-life marriage struggles using the biblical story of Hannah and Elkanah, emphasizing that love involves pain and prayer. He shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on building spiritual intimacy through simple, consistent prayer, even in difficult times.

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A blunt marriage message that treats shared prayer as the deepest form of closeness.

The piece turns a social-media joke about marriage highlight reels into a direct argument for praying together as the deepest kind of closeness in marriage.

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If your marriage looks polished on the outside but feels disconnected, this is for you.

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