Top 10 Relationship Killers and How to Avoid Them
“We’re getting a divorce,” she explained, with a look of disappointment on her face. Her tone of voice changed, as she tried to look on the bright side. “But it’s…
Build Your Marriage on the Beatitudes
In a recent Ask Pastor John podcast, a baffled father queried Dr. John Piper about what he should say to his adult son who is considering a divorce from his…
How Humility Holds Marriages Together
Editor’s Note: The following article was written in response to an article published by Desiring God titled “Husbands, Get Her Ready For Jesus.” It was one of those moments. During a…
5 Dating Mistakes to Stop Making in 2018
We’re just a few days into the new year, and with the ending of a period of time, there often comes a time of reflection. As we reflect on the…
God Has a Purpose in Your Disappointment
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” says King Solomon. Proverbs, which Solomon wrote, speak to the human condition, and this one is no exception. We’re all familiar with disappointment. You…
6 Ways to Fight for Purity in a Hyper-Sexualized World
Your stomach balls up, clenched by shame and regret. You never thought you would get to this point … Your mind races back to the first moments as you scramble…
Are You in a Toxic Friendship?
In the recent decade, I’ve witnessed tragic instances of broken relationships and detrimental rifts within various communities: schools, churches, neighborhoods, families and the workplace. Many of us are sometimes caught…
The Biggest Reason Social Media Could Be Killing Your Relationships
I really like social media. In fact, I’m a huge fan of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and I even have a blog. It’s such a convenient way to connect with friends and family.…
Why Is Dating So Hard?
She plopped down in the seat across from me with a heavy sigh. Two weeks, four dates yet seemingly no progress toward a significant relationship. She was putting herself out…
We Need to Talk About Porn
After listening to a friend in their late 20s share about their sexual addiction, it hit me that they have been struggling with this for over 10 years, a decade…
Guys, Here’s How to Ask Out a Girl Without Being Creepy
There is nothing creepier than telling a woman God told you, “we should be together”! I can’t even imagine (well, actually I can because it’s happened to me before ……
How to Grieve With People Who Are Suffering
Have you ever felt unsure of what to do as you watched a friend grieve a loved-one? My wife recently lost a cousin in a tragic car accident. Almost five…
The Best Age to Get Married
I once heard about a wedding that was performed for a man and woman in their 90s. With a combined age of 193, they had been dating—uh sorry, “courting”–for 18 years before…
How to Stop Negativity From Killing Your Relationship
Think about a coworker you like very much, someone you enjoy. We’ll call her Sara. Now think of Sara as she walks by in an angry huff and says, “Leave…