How do you ‘celebrate your singleness?’ Here are some ways to go on the offensive.
Marriage Prep
Divorce If your friend was married before, it’s vital to consider what happened in that former relationship and what factors were involved that caused the commitment to be broken. Society views remarriage as a given, but the Bible speaks to this important issue. Focus on the Family believes that Scripture addresses three specific situations in …
Controlling Your friend can manipulate in many ways: guilt-inducement, threats of abandoning you, threats of self-harm, yelling, physical aggression, isolating you, pouting, interrogating you, etc. It may be obvious; it may be much more subtle. You might be told that it’s really love, but deep down you know that’s not the truth. If you see …
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you travel the ocean of online dating.
A few things to keep in mind when planning the biggest day of your life.
It takes work to grow in oneness, but the reward is definitely worth it.
Many people mistakenly believe that living together is an effective way to test a potential marriage. But is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
A thriving marriage only works when both husband and wife leave home and cleave to each other. They must be prepared to do so in various ways.
The term “soul mate” does not appear in the Bible. However, the Bible does provide us with plenty of guidance to help us form lasting relationships.
At least one of the purposes of your engagement season is to make sure you’ve made the right decision.
How will I know that I’m ready to wed? Dr. Greg Smalley is often asked this question by engaged couples, so he offers his personal insights on how couples can better understand love.
A marriage vow is a special and powerful promise — and we need it for many reasons. If you’re living together but you’re not married yet, consider the power of the vow.
There’s a reason traditional marriage vows have endured for centuries.
For my 12 year anniversary, I’ve highlighted 12 pieces of newlywed advice I wish I could share with the newlywed version of myself.
Statistics doom second marriages like Jerry and Kelly’s. Seeking premarital guidance from a Christian counseling ministry was the logical choice to proactively protect their marriage.
Understanding the challenges of stepfamily living can help you make an informed decision about remarriage.
There are a lot of problems that can cripple or fatally wound a marriage, whether it’s just starting or yet to come.
There is not a great wealth of research on the best age to marry, but there is some good data that can be helpful.
Planning for “the day” or for a lifetime? Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the benefits of preparing for marriage and the beauty of God’s design for marriage.
It’s normal to have conflict — and it’s unavoidable. According to the Bible, what matters most is how you handle the fighting in your marriage.
