5 Ways to Start ‘Divorce-Proofing’ Your Marriage
My husband and I got divorced before we got married. Well, not really but we had a tumultuous dating relationship that culminated in a broken engagement and two years of…
Culture’s Worst Lies About Falling In Love
As a teenager, I read my fair share of Christian romance novels. They were full of dramatic plot lines, sexual tension, one-room school houses and Canadian Mounties. The leading men…
9 Questions to Ask When Your Relationship Starts Getting Serious
Is this “The ONE?” When I was dating I remember constantly being smothered with that one giant question. That was the point of dating, right? To magically stumble upon “The…
3 Things True Love Is Not
No other word in human language has been misconstrued, mistrusted, celebrated, worshipped and cursed more than love. We all want love, right? But do we have any clue what love…
7 Lies Culture Tells Us About Love and Romance
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…
Why Marriage Shouldn’t End Your Dating Life
Dating—in person, online or blind—is prized in our culture, and most of us think of dating to be an important part of any meaningful, romantic relationship. Whether casual or glamorous,…
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Marriage Isn’t About Your Happiness
Did you ever think someone could show you love through a bologna sandwich? I didn’t think so either. Until I found out that my then-boyfriend-now-husband (a poor, broke, medical school…
Want to Get Your Dream Job? Do These 4 Things
The world has fundamentally changed since the great recession of 2008. In 2013 alone, 77 percent of the jobs created were part-time and we now have 50 percent more part-time…
Have Christians Turned Marriage Into An Idol?
Everywhere I go, I see married couples. It’s creeping me out. I moved across the country a few months ago, plugged myself into a church, and started making new friends…
7 Truths About Marriage You Won’t Hear in Church
Ever wish you had the answers to a test before you walked into the classroom? Maybe some of you did have the answers, but you better keep that to yourself.…
All Jobs Are ‘in the Ministry’
From the time we are old enough to form sentences, we are asked to articulate our plans for the future. While few people ask us to lay out a step-by-step…
How to Go on an Actual Date
Ask 20 people what a “date” means or looks like and you will get 20 different answers —different etiquette, different expectations, different experiences, different everything. Apparently most of us are…
Last Minute New Year’s Eve Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Maybe you just forgot. That’s the most likely thing. It’s understandable. There’s been a lot going on the last few weeks, what with Christmas and all. But now it’s time…
Your Spouse Isn’t Your ‘Significant Other’
Find out how you can get on the same page with your spouse. Take this brief relationship assessment and learn how to improve your relationship. How often do we use…
Who Should You Buy Presents For During Christmas?
Christmas present purchasing can be a sort of mixed bag. There are people you want to buy presents for, like significant others and your kids. Then there are people you…