Strawberry shortcake has long been my favorite dessert. I enjoy it to the point of public embarrassment. With every fork-full I find myself fighting the urge to close my eyes and groan with pleasure. It’s magically delicious. One day I happened to be particularly enthralled with my delectable delight and pondered the magic potion: a…
Let’s face it, long-distance relationships are pricey. You may not spend money on date nights every week, but you do spend a good chunk of money on plane tickets each month. Thankfully, there are ways to save—and even have enough money left over for the wedding! Here are some tips I’ve found useful while juggling…
Dear Self: You’re 21. You just graduated from college but, to your dismay, after four years of rigorous studies, you never got your MRS degree. All your roommates had serious boyfriends who became husbands, but you’re still wondering when it’s your turn. You’ve dated some really good guys but nothing serious ever came about. You’re…
Let me start off with a few quick questions: What did you get for you 9th birthday from your parents? Who won the Super Bowl in 1993? (no cheating) What did you buy yourself for your birthday in 2001? What was your favorite vacation as a kid? If you had to choose your favorite vacation…
I hear it all too often. We’re just moving in together for right now. We don’t really have enough money to get married, but we hope to save up for that someday.” Really? Those are problematic words for a pastor hoping to guide people toward a great start to marriage. Sexual purity before marriage sets…
