We learn how to be married by the example of our parents, whether we realize it or not. They laid the foundation for how we view marriage and how we choose to interact with our spouse. This is a blessing for engaged couples whose parents were wonderful examples, but it can feel like a curse…
I love reading books, especially marriage books. Whether for my job as I read marriage books to help other couples or as I read through resources to help with teaching premarrieds at our church, I am a sucker for good marriage books. I especially like it when I read marriage books that are not only…
In debate class, I used to have the toughest time. I had no problem arguing a point. My problem was that, in most cases, I would be able to champion both sides of a topic and their accompanying supporting points. While my opponent would contend for the case against my position, my mind might secretly…
Getting married carries its own risks and rewards. Bringing two individuals into a life-long covenant relationship truly requires God-size love and faith. Having been through an unwanted and very painful divorce, the idea of getting married again was that much more of a risk for me. Now I had two young daughters to consider in…
