We all make mistakes. And many times, the wrong behaviors we succumb to happen during times of isolation—similar to what we’re going through now with so much time at home. But sinful actions don’t remain in seclusion. They always spread through us and then to those we love and share community with day-to-day. As we…
Marriage can be tough for everyone—even for those who have committed their lives and family to the Lord. But consider living the Christian life when your spouse is a non-believer. Now, that can be incredibly challenging! It may be that you desire to partner on important matters of your faith, but your spouse is resistant to your thoughts. So, how…
Is viewing pornography really that harmful? If you’re male, more than likely you’ve at least considered this question a time or two. And if you’ve asked it, more than likely you’ve attempted to rationalize its use. However, I want to begin by acknowledging that porn use is not strictly a male issue. Some females do engage…
Our families have certainly spent a lot of time together lately. Some individuals may be enjoying it more than others, especially if that is their love language. Do you know if this is true of you? What about your kids? Think about it—how do you enjoy giving and receiving love in general? Maybe through gift-giving? Helping others in need?…
I had a moment recently with one of my teenagers, but not one of those heart-warming moments that you see on a Hallmark channel movie. We had to have this “convo” (aka “conversation” for those of us over 30) because there were some patterns I was seeing her demonstrate that I wanted to address. Nothing too…
As a newlywed (almost two years), I’m the first to admit that I am NOT an expert on marriage. There are certainly more individuals who are wiser and have MANY more years under their belt. But when I was newly engaged—so eager and excited to start the next chapter of life with my fiancé—I was…
As a single adult, you may feel like everyone else has found their true love and living in wedded bliss! Well, you may be surprised at some recent statistics. Single adults actually represent 45.2% of the American population over 18 years of age. Even though that’s close to half of the population, many singles still…
Has your relationship become more lifeless than lively? It might be a sign that your marriage is overdue for some fun! Consider these ideas to help spark things up a bit: Recreational Intimacy One of the ways we identify with our mates is to be “team focused.” It’s a great time of year to join a new…
Raising teenagers is one of those life experiences that can be both challenging and exciting at the same time. It has been my privilege to raise two biological children and two stepsons (twin brothers God brought into my life when they were young teenagers) to adulthood. Looking back, I can honestly say I enjoyed interacting and…
