A couple in our church recently got engaged. Knowing that my husband and I have experience doing pre-marital counseling with soon-to-be married couples, they approached us to ask if we would meet with them. Before we could even schedule a time, the bride-to-be spoke up: “I have a question. Why do we only do this…
(The following thoughts take place between 7:30-7:34am the morning after an epic make-out.) First stop: Rationality HER: We didn’t have sex. At least not with our nethers. Which technically means I’m still a virgin. Which is technically more than I can say for most of the couples I know— even Christian couples. At least…
Lisa Anderson is Director of Young Adults for Focus on the Family. She manages Boundless, Focus’ ministry for young adults, helping 20- and 30-somethings grow up, own their faith, date with purpose, and prepare for marriage and family. She is also the author of The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage with Purpose….
I asked my husband what advice he would give, in hindsight and with twenty-three years of married life behind him, to a young couple contemplating marriage. His reply: “Don’t get married!” (He assured me he was only joking!) There is a great deal of truth in that answer, however. If you are not prepared to compromise—don’t…
My husband and I recently made a cross-country move. We traveled caravan style, him leading the way in a U-Haul truck while I followed in my car. I anticipated a pretty easy drive. After weeks of packing and good-byes, I was ready to cruise to a loud radio and let the miles tick past my…
