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The 5 Friends You Need to Stay in Touch With Right Now

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

“Social distancing” is poor phrase for what we’re going through right now. What it means is good — people should be physically distancing themselves to protect each other from COVID-19. But…

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When Dating Becomes an Idol

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

My favorite nickname is JHarmony, an ode to my unrelenting capacity to talk about relationships. Some might call me obsessed. But actually it’s not dating or being in a relationship…

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4 Ways to Help a Hurting Friend

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in 2019. A couple of years ago my life was upended. You probably know the type of thing I’m referring to—a major loss, a…

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5 Dating Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020

There are so many mistakes to be made when it comes to dating and relationships. And often, we learn, grow and heal from those mistakes. But there are also times…

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Why Is Christian Dating So Weird?

Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Christian dating can be awkward and downright weird sometimes. But let’s be fair. All dating is awkward—for those inside and outside the church. How could it not be? On a first date,…

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The Real Power of Living in Community

Posted on February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

Have you noticed the increase in cliche sayings such as, “Your vibe attracts your tribe”, or “Life is better in community”? It’s like a lousy rom-com movie when suddenly all…

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Your Spouse Is Not Your Soulmate

Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

It’s 6:30 in the evening, and I’m ready to pull my hair out. Chris was supposed to be home two hours ago in order to help shuttle the kids to…

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When Silence Says All the Wrong Things

Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

I kept waiting for the phone to ring. An email. A Facebook message. Something, anything that would indicate my friend hadn’t disappeared. But days and then weeks passed—still nothing. Hurt…

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The One Thing No One Tells You About Getting Married

Posted on February 19, 2020February 19, 2020

If you’ve been to a wedding, you’ve experienced the beauty of witnessing two souls binding to commence toward the future together. You also may have experienced the vast depths of…

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How to Make Authentic Friendships in a Counterfeit World

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020

Friends are beautiful gifts in the journey of life. Some of the greatest memories we will ever make will be with people we care about deeply, rather than the times…

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7 Lies Culture Tells Us About Love and Romance

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

I’m rounding the final turn in my sixth year of marriage. Despite the struggles Tiffani and I faced the last 12 months, I can say with certainty that we’re closer and enjoyed one…

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Culture’s Worst Lies About Falling In Love

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020

As a teenager, I read my fair share of Christian romance novels. They were full of dramatic plot lines, sexual tension, one-room schoolhouses and Canadian Mounties. The leading men were…

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The Enneagram Question We All Need to Stop Asking

Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

“What type do you think they are?” It’s become a dreaded question when people ask me that. I don’t know. Like for real. I don’t. I have a deep appreciation…

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In a World of Frauds and Broken Promises, Who Can We Trust?

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

They met at a Christian university and got married, eventually settling down in Illinois and having a little girl. Next came a house and full-time jobs to pay the mortgage.…

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How Learning the 5 Love Languages Changed My Relationships

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020

Recently, I learned a language that completely changed my life. It only took a few minutes, and once I understood it, it revolutionized the way I think about love. It’s…

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The 5 Friends You Need to Stay in Touch With Right Now

When Dating Becomes an Idol

4 Ways to Help a Hurting Friend

5 Dating Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Why Is Christian Dating So Weird?

The Real Power of Living in Community

Your Spouse Is Not Your Soulmate

When Silence Says All the Wrong Things

The One Thing No One Tells You About Getting Married

How to Make Authentic Friendships in a Counterfeit World

7 Lies Culture Tells Us About Love and Romance

Culture’s Worst Lies About Falling In Love

The Enneagram Question We All Need to Stop Asking

In a World of Frauds and Broken Promises, Who Can We Trust?

How Learning the 5 Love Languages Changed My Relationships

Quarantine Can Turn You Into a Social Media Addict. Don’t Let It.

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