10 Things You Should Know about Dating
Marshall Segal (article)
More and more, as the world is watering down dating, your relationship can be a provocative picture of your fidelity to Christ and a call to follow him.
4 Popular Lies About Singleness
Elizabeth Woodson (article)
We need to dethrone our idol of marriage and learn to define our identity the way God does.
10 Issues To Work Through Before You Get Married
Tim Challies
(Article) Advice to not just plan a wedding, but to plan a marriage.
Opposites Attract
Leslie Schmucker My husband and I often don’t see eye to eye. After 31 years of marriage, you’d think that we would have figured out how to navigate our differences. What stops us from making our lives easier (albeit temporarily) by parting ways?
The Problem with the Pinterest Dream Wedding
Benjamin Vrbicek There seems to be a subtle, but growing, pressure on couples to make their wedding day better than others, a kind of competition to have the Pinterest dream wedding. Even more important than them, God doesn’t want you to be distracted by all these peripheral things
Why Porn Kills Sex
Russell Moore So what’s happening here? Why does it seem that pornography ultimately kills sexual intimacy? There are, to be sure, many psychological explanations. But I think there’s more afoot here...
This Is the Number One Predictor of Divorce—and How to Fix It
Marrissa B. Gold After four decades of research, the world's foremost marriage therapist noticed a clear pattern among couples that didn't stay together. Here's where it gets interesting:
The Most Important Ingredient to Improve Your Marriage
Tim Lane What fuels a strong, resilient, enjoyable marriage? Most people would immediately answer with suggestions like better communication and the ability to resolve conflicts. As important as those skills are, it is actually much more simple than that...
The Most Important Thing My Dad Taught Me
Ray Ortlund I think about my dad a lot. I miss him so much it aches. But the most important thing he taught me was this. There is only one way to live: all-out, go-for-broke, risk-taking enthusiasm for Christ...
Ten Diagnostic Questions for Your Marriage
Kevin DeYoung I was recently talking to a friend of mine who suggested that laughter is often a very good indicator of how well the marriage is going. When the silliness slows down, it may be because you are in a season of suffering, but it may also mean you’ve exited a season of peace and trust. The couple that laughs together lasts together....
Please Stop Acting Like My Roommate and Start Acting Like My Spouse
John Weirick You started off young and in love. The carefree days of newlyweds merged into work routines and obligations. Children entered the picture and your schedules got busier. You both got worn out. Dishes stayed piled in the sink and bills remained unpaid. Silent resentment developed. You each saw problems but didn’t have the time or energy to bring them up...