There is no area in which God’s power needs to be more graphically demonstrated than in marriage. Today, over half of all marriages end in divorce. Compounding this tragedy is the fact that not only are the marriages of non-Christians being destroyed, but believers are streaming into the divorce courts as well. For Christians to…
The other day I heard the song What’s Love got to do with it? by Tina Turner. As I listened to the familiar chorus, I couldn’t help but think about how obsessed our culture has become with the emotional feeling of being in love. In fact, there is so much emphasis placed on that feeling…
After one semester of college in downtown Chicago, I realized that I was a city girl at heart. From the beginning, the skyline drew me in to its bright lights and bustle. I loved getting lost in a street full of people, the host of cultural events right at my fingertips, and the fact that…
On the radio yesterday, the DJ quoted an interesting statistic in between tunes: on average, a man spends $156 on his sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. Between taking her out on a special date, flowers, a romantic Hallmark card, chocolate, and any other gifts, I guess it adds up! It’s no surprise that retailers make a…
Many men and women tell their biggest lie on their wedding day. He (or she) stands before a minister, family, and friends to commit his life to a partner. He says, “I promise to love, honor, and cherish you in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, for as long…
