The wedding night is fraught with anticipation and expectation. How can you best approach sex for the first time? Practice makes perfect, right? But how can you prepare for your wedding night when you are not supposed to practice? Many newlyweds shut the hotel door behind them only to discover that a Hollywood sex scene…
Amy and Ben had been dating for a few months when what she termed the “incidents” began. They got into a heated argument, and he grabbed her arm so hard that it left a bruise. The verbal assaults he laid into her soul also left a mark. She was hurt, but he said sorry a…
We often hear the adage, “It’s better to give than to receive.” It’s true that it is great to give! Not only does giving, or serving, help other people but it helps to get our eyes off of ourselves as we imitate Jesus’ example and obey His command to serve others. But learning to be…
I plead guilty. During my first major jury duty case, I learned what it meant legally to aid and abet someone. In fact, we did find the defendant guilty of aiding and abetting a murder. It was quite the case. But many years later, I found myself guilty of the same crime (don’t worry, not…
Recently someone asked how they (as a major extrovert) can make sure their girlfriend (an introvert) is comfortable in different settings. This is a great question! First, let’s shake off an old stereotype. Being an introvert isn’t as much about whether you are outgoing or reserved, rather it’s about the way you recharge. Extroverts tend…
