Why Healthy Couples Don’t Ignore the Work
Every now and then, I run across a couple who has it figured out. Somehow, they seemed to have navigated the hurdles and pitfalls of marriages without issue. You probably…
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Marriage Isn’t the Ultimate Way to Grow Spiritually
Jesus isn’t just a big deal to Christians. He’s the centerpiece, the whole point. He’s the one who brought us into relationship with the Father (and by extension into a…
5 Ways to Help Your Friend Through a Tough Time
As I watched my friend approach, tears welled up in my eyes and I got a lump in my throat. As we ended our embrace, I put my hands on…
‘Third Wheels’ Are Actually Great for Your Relationship
My doors were opened, and dinner was paid for. Anecdote-prompted laughter, a dive into the Colorado River, and an accepted challenge to run the last bit of a hike back…
The One Thing Couples Overlook in Marriage
Without the love and support of community, I would not be married—at least not to my current husband. When he unexpectedly broke off our first engagement, our friends circled around…
Should Christians Get Married to Have Sex?
I knew a girl in college who had recently gotten married. She was pretty young at the time, just barely out of her teens. But, according to her, she had…
Divorce Isn’t the Only Way to Quit a Marriage
You can’t wait to get married. I love them so much! “He is my best friend and soulmate.” “When we get married, life will be perfect.” “I’ll do anything for…
How Your Marriage Can Beat the ‘7-Year Itch’
Later this week, actor Kirk Douglas will celebrate his 100th birthday at a big Hollywood bash. Along with him will be his wife of 63 years. This unique milestone in…
Why ‘Losing’ at Dating Might Not be the Worst Thing
Love is a game. At least, this is what I learned at the ripe age of six from watching the movie Clueless. With the help of Cher and her lipsticked…
How to Protect Your Marriage Against Internet Infidelity
I enjoy a good challenge when it comes to downhill snow-skiing. As young boys, my brother and I would find it thrilling to engage in what is known as “tree-skiing;”…
4 Things Churches Need to Stop Saying to Single People
I went on the most amazing date last Friday night. Just kidding—I spent my weekend watching It Takes a Church, a game show that briefly appeared on the Game Show…
How to Know If You Should Even Get Married
Few topics receive more attention than marriage and relationships. New books fill (Amazon) shelves, articles pop up every day and opinions flood social media. As our culture grapples with the…
Perfectionism Is Killing Your Dating Life
Not every Christian who is unmarried is unhappy about it. Some people are perfectly content with their singleness. But, let’s be honest, for the vast majority of Christians, singleness isn’t…
3 Lies the Church Taught Me About Dating
From Joshua Harris’ I Kissed Dating Goodbye to P.B. Wilson’s Knight in Shining Armor, Christians have been trying for years to define Christian dating, courtships and relationships. We have been…
Marriage Isn’t About Finding a ‘Best Friend’
A few weeks ago, I was with a group of friends playing a party game. The idea of the game was to get someone to guess what we were talking…