Have you ever felt like your romantic relationships had a lot in common with the baggage claim at the airport–a constant rotation of luggage loaded down with dirty laundry? As soon as one bag gets off, another appears. All seem to look good on the outside, but inside they’re loaded down with stinky issues. I […]
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Is Love Really Blind?
Years ago, marriage arrangements were supervised, but in our culture it’s common for men and women to jump into relationships and make their own decisions regarding marriage without considering advice from friends and family. As a result, I often receive prayer requests for troubled marriages. Marriage is the single most important contract and commitment we […]
How Did You Know?
When I speak to singles groups, the question I hear more than any other question is, “How did you know John was the one?” Before we were married, like most other singles, I had my “list”. I knew what I wanted. I wanted someone older, sophisticated and well established and although John was nice, he […]
Dater's Ed
Dater’s Ed A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26 My church’s website advertises: Hope is just a click away. That would be a great slogan for a dating site. I love dating services. Well…not anymore. I’m married now. But that’s how […]