A New Year, A Stronger Covenant
As we welcome 2026, our hearts at Covenant Strong are full.of gratitude for every couple, every family, and every individual who has walked this journey with us.
James and Carletta Youngs, covenantstrong.org
Looking Back with Grateful Hearts
In 2025, we talked honestly about love. Not the fairy-tale version. Not the “easy when it feels good” kind. But the chosen kind. We shared God’s design for marriage (Covenant vs Contract), building a foundation for forever, faith in action, and the concept of love as a choice, and so much more.
We shared our own story about how two people, who started as friends, found themselves swept into a whirlwind love. We were transparent about how we faced the unexpected reality that marriage takes more than feelings to survive. I hope our sharing helped someone, somewhere. Because we understand how difficult marriages can be to navigate in today’s world, we provided, and will continue to provide, what we termed as Foundational Biblical Principles and Fundamental Best Practices (FBPs).
This blog (here and available at covenantstrong.blogspot.com) opened the door to our blended family’s journey. And we didn’t shy away from sharing our tender seasons of health trauma, grief, change, loss, and how we learned to love differently when life delivered us a different script. Through it all, we testified to this truth: God has been faithful and continues to be the strength of our marriage.
Marriage doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong. Yet, strong marriages don’t just happen. You must be intentional, willing to listen, and operating in faith. Most of all, strong marriages are covered in grace.
Why Covenant Strong Exists
Covenant Strong was never about presenting polished marriages or pretending relationships don’t struggle. It exists because real couples need real hope. It exists because love is worth fighting for and when approached God’s way, marriages can be something resilient, healing, and deeply fulfilling.
Our desire has always been to offer biblical truth alongside practical wisdom. To remind couples that love is not just something you fall into but something you build. Day by day. Choice by choice. With God at the center.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we step into 2026, we are excited, truly excited, about what’s ahead. This year, Covenant Strong will continue to:
Offer engaged couples premarital counseling
Encourage couples to choose love intentionally
Equip families with tools for healthy communication and connection
Share stories that remind you that you’re not alone
Point hearts back to God as the foundation
We are committed to walking with you through every season, creating space where marriages feel seen, supported, and strengthened.
A New Year Blessing
As this new year begins, our prayer for you is simple and sincere:
May your home be filled with peace.
May your marriage grow in understanding.
May your love deepen through intentional choice.
And may God remain at the center of it all.
Here’s to 2026! A year of stronger covenants, deeper connection, and love that continues to grow.
With gratitude and hope,
James & Carletta
Covenant Strong
