Marriage Longevity

An ongoing series profiling couples who have been married for at least 35 years. As sociologist Mark Regnerus writes, “Young adults want to know that it’s possible for two fellow believers to stay happy together for a lifetime, and they need to hear how the generations preceding them did it.” It is also important to see that marriages are not always happy all the time, but commitment is crucial.

Sherry and Dick Truman

Taking heart

by Julie Borg

Marriage | For many years, health issues complicated Dick and Sherry Truman’s life together, but those trials prepared them to help others

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/05/taking_heart]

Elaine and Don Brautigam

Marriage on a mission

by David Sonju

Marriage |  In their nearly 40 years of marriage, Don and Elaine Brautigam have learned to appreciate each other’s gifts

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/04/marriage_on_a_mission]

Fred and Madelyn Garris

Accepting the good with the bad

by Cheryl Keen

Marriage |  Despite enduring heartbreaks, Fred and Madelyn Garris say they have been blessed in their 64 years together

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/04/accepting_the_good_with_the_bad]

Eleanor and Warren Herron

From grating to great

by Rachel Cooper

Marriage |  For their first 39 years of marriage, Warren and Eleanor Herron led separate lives, but a transformation 20 years ago dramatically changed how they view each…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/04/from_grating_to_great]

Keith and Ruth Snider

Have God, will travel

by Rob Holmes

Marriage |  Daily worship together has been the stabilizing force in Keith and Ruth Snider’s 37 years of marriage on the move

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/03/have_god_will_travel]

Jain and Raju Samuel

From strangers to husband and wife

by Leigh Jones

Marriage |  Raju and Jain Samuel barely knew each other on their wedding day but have grown inseparable in their 38 years together

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/03/from_strangers_to_husband_and_wife]

Tina and Ed Green

Resolved to love and serve

by Tiffany Owens

Marriage |  After 52 years of military service, raising four children, and losing one to cancer, Ed and Tina Green remain committed to one another

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/03/resolved_to_love_and_serve]

Red and Dorothy McDaniel

Learning to dance in the rain

by Chris Sicks

Marriage |  In their 56 years of marriage, Red and Dorothy McDaniel learned to endure tribulations knowing that Jesus has overcome the world

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/03/learning_to_dance_in_the_rain]

Jack and Martha Schilthuis

A strong foundation

by Steve Hall

Marriage |  Good habits developed over 58 years of marriage help Jack and Martha Schilthuis meet whatever challenges come their way

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/02/a_strong_foundation]

Will and Colene Norton
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Love for the long haul

by Susan Olasky

Lifestyle |  Will and Colene Norton say the secret to 73 years of 'compatibility' in marriage is God

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/02/love_for_the_long_haul]

Jean and Keith Porter

A husband and his helpmeet

by Samantha Gilman

Marriage |  Once Keith Porter learned to treat his wife, Jean, as God created her, the couple became inseparable—and remain so after 36 years of marriage

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/01/a_husband_and_his_helpmeet]

June and Bert Wells

Surviving the debris

by George Weaver

Marriage |  It took patience, a servant’s spirit, and faith for June and Bert Wells to have a successful 40-year second marriage

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/01/surviving_the_debris]

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