Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior” (Ephesians 5:22-23). In a recent premarital counseling session, things got pretty heated and rather uncomfortable when the topic of authority and…
Saturday morning, I sat down to do my Bible reading and quiet time. I cracked my journal’s spine and jotted down a few lines of prayer, Lord, please open your word to me this morning. Speak personally and give me insight into my life and your will for me. Give me wisdom.” Cruising through the…
We all remember that childhood chant, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Actually words can be quite hurtful and scarring, can’t they? Especially when they come from our spouse or significant other. Communication in a relationship can be a difficult thing. Sometimes it’s like a flawless dance and…
It’s important to ask the tough questions at all stages of a relationship and most importantly before you get engaged. Think of each question like a mini-DTR that helps define where your relationship is headed. What happens if your significant other doesn’t share your same: spiritual beliefs? Physical boundaries? Financial goals? You don’t know until…
I move left, she moves right. I go forward, she goes backwards. I dip, she bends. I swing, she flies. We move closer and embrace. Butterflies. I’m a horrible dancer. The term “two left feet” has new meaning when applied to my dancing machismo. In the kitchen after work, I’m constantly getting in the way…
