Marriage
Stop Being Weird About Single Christians In The Church
I was a single Christian for three months, and I was engaged for two of those months. Therefore, my experience as an unmarried believer is limited. If I’m completely honest with you, and you know I will be, I didn’t…
How To Sabotage Your Marriage: Sexual Intimacy
You can’t write a series on marriage without some discussion of sexual intimacy. Trust me. I’ve tried. I’m a forty-one-year-old woman who blushes at the mere mention of sex, but I just cannot see a way around it. I mean,…
8 Tips For Christian Newlyweds
Last month I wrote 10 Suggestions For Engaged Christian Couples. I’d like to follow through with that line of thinking and address Christian newlyweds. Once the wedding euphoria dies down, you’re just like any newly married couple trying to figure…
10 Suggestions For Engaged Christian Couples
My husband and I didn’t have the typical American engagement experience. We got engaged over the phone after the conversation progressed to a natural “now what are we gonna do” moment, and then we spent most of the two months…
Can Your Husband Help Your Mental Health?
I’ve made it no secret that I have struggled with feelings of depression, dealt with a heavy amount of grief concerning my mother’s death, and faced a lot of hurt concerning a family history of alcoholism and divorce. Let’s just…
Yes, Divorce Hurts Kids
I’m currently the same age that my dad was when he left my mom and moved out. I was just shy of seventeen at the time, and I had a teenager’s understanding of how gigantic and life-altering that decision had…
10 Ways To Encourage Your Husband
Father’s Day is almost here, and I sincerely hope that people remember to celebrate fathers this year. Each year it seems like more and more women are trying to claim the day as their own because they are single parents.…
What I Wish I Had Known Before Getting Married
As I write this, I have been married for over thirteen years. Overall, my marriage is a happy one. My husband, Chris, is my best friend, and he makes my life better in every way. If I’m totally transparent, I…
Even More Bad Marriage Advice For Christians
Marriage is a blessing, but let’s get real. Sometimes it is really challenging. In those moments when the challenge is overwhelming or new, we reach out for advice. And I’m here to tell you, there is an abundance of it.…
More Bad Marriage Advice For Christians
Recently, I posted the 10 worst pieces of marriage advice I’ve ever heard. As I wrote it, though, I knew there were plenty more pieces of marital advice to examine. So, let’s tackle some more bad marriage advice and ask…