My husband knows what it means to prepare. As a soldier in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, his days are filled with rehearsals. Every funeral, retirement or diplomatic ceremony requires precision. No matter how many similar events his company has accomplished, he will take them through the paces again and again every time….
Proverbs 14:4 says, Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but much revenue comes by the strength of the ox.” Marrying a man is a trade off, like having an ox around. Men are a lot like oxen, and I am speaking from experience. We are usually bigger and stronger and less astute than women. Again, my…
Chris walked in the house at 6:20, a full twenty minutes later than he had told his wife Sarah. This was not the first time, nor would it be the last. Dinner was already on the table, the kids were antsy and anxious to eat, and it was clear from Sarah’s body language that Chris…
FEATURED GUEST: Mark Driscoll As a married person, have you ever asked, How come we’re not close? How come the marriage isn’t working? Where’s the joy? What happened to the friendship?” Over many years of pastoral ministry, I’ve found that oftentimes the troubles in a marriage come from a secret that has not been shared….
One concern that seriously dating couples and newlyweds often express is about how to forgive. I’ve honestly tried to let go and forgive,” they say, “but as soon as I see the person again or the same issue arises, I get upset all over again and the bad emotions return. Does this mean I haven’t…
