The One Thing No One Tells You About Getting Married
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…
6 Signs Your Relationship Shouldn’t Last
Often when I’m counseling a person who has just experienced a break-up, I ask them if they saw warning signs while they were dating, but ignored them. Nine times out…
Infidelity Site Ashley Madison Reveals the Most Adulterous Cities in America
The website Ashley Madison—which claims to help married individuals cheat on their spouses—has revealed which cities are the most adulterous in America. They recently sent USA Today a list of…
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…
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…
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…
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 ……
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…
Saying ‘Marriage Is Hard’ All the Time Isn’t Helping
Shortly before our wedding, someone gave me and my husband this advice: “Marriage is good. It’s hard—and sometimes you’ll want out, but it’s worth it.” I remember thinking that was…
3 Dating Mistakes Christians Need to Avoid
Believe or not, dating is like doing squats. Let me explain. For the most part, I am free—just as you are—to try any type of squat. There is no wrong…