As a professional counselor, I have worked with countless couples whose problems and strife stemmed…
If you’ve been around Christians and Church circles long, you’ve probably heard the phrase “guard…
The first challenge most marriages must endure does not come from trials and tribulation, but…
Maybe you already know the Lord, but the way you know Him isn’t working for…
A year or so before Lauren Chandler’s husband Matt (pastor of The Village Church in…
Failure, going broke, earning the approval of others, natural disasters, presidential elections—there are plenty of things in life to be afraid of. We’re even afraid of being afraid! So, what does it mean when the Bible talks about fear as a healthy and even integral part of the Gospel?
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to put on sit back with your significant others…
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues,…
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (John…
Throughout the year, many of us jump in on a Bible reading plan. Reading through…
Some people are just harder to love than others—we all have that gregarious friend we…
Teshelle Combs writes a blog for RELEVANT about an experience with a person in pain that shows how hard it is to be a truly good Samaritan.
Tor Constantino writes a blog for RELEVANT listing seven keys to fighting well in a relationship.
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick,” says King Solomon. Proverbs, which Solomon wrote, speak to…
In the last 50 years or so, Wendell Berry’s name has become almost synonymous with…
No other word in human language has been misconstrued, mistrusted, celebrated, worshipped and cursed more…
It’s often unspoken but there’s one lie common in church circles I want to address.…
We know, we know. Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday with a rote premise and…
Oh great, it’s time to break up. On the one hand, congrats! This is a…
I’ve got this incredibly talented friend. She writes music, and sings like an angel. She…
Gus and Bertie set off on a semi-obligatory first date in a well-dented Toyota Prius.…
I recently saw something on TV that made my jaw drop. It was a blonde,…
“To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This” That’s the title of an online article…
The first time I met my husband, it was about as far from “love at…
When we watch movies, TV or even read a good book, there is one thing…
Once upon a time, I freaked out about dating. As hard as it is now…
Spiders, bridges, public speaking, the dark—these are all considered somewhat normal fears. But is such fear normal for Christians who serve a supernatural God?
The sun did not sympathize with the winter season. What should have been alive was…
Some people try to come up with guidelines for what dating looks like. While each…
Joe Terrell writes a blog for RELEVANT about the lessons he learned from a breakup—and how it was a call for him to get closer to God.
Tracy Le on how Pinterest and imagining the perfect wedding can often distract from the sacredness of a marriage union.
Akshay Rajkumar writes about meeting his wife, subverting the stereotypes of love and marriage and how conflict keeps their relationship strong.
Curt Devine comments on the tendency to compare a relationship with Jesus to a relationship with a significant other.
Lauren Edwards takes a comedic and honest look at the idealized romance of Disney classics.
Renee Fisher addresses common Christian relationship cliches—and why they are never helpful.
Andreana Reale breaks down the meaning of the word ‘porneia’, it’s historical and modern context and how it affects both the individual and the community.
Fabienne Harford writes about surrendering control of her relationship status.
Melissa Reinke writes for RELEVANT on why more and more people are remaining single longer—and why that’s not a bad thing.