What’s needed is a new, objective standard for what makes a good match, because there are some non-negotiables for choosing a mate.
Preparing for Marriage
Jennifer is a single woman who recently divorced. Even though she has decided to wait a few years until her daughter is grown to reenter the dating scene, she’s confused about how to proceed. “When Madaline is out of the house I want to date, but I don’t know how.” Samantha has been divorced for …
The only real requirement Scripture gives for a marriage partner is that we be equally yoked.
Non-Affectionate This is not the problem for most couples. Often there’s a need to restrain the passions that run so strong at this point in a relationship. Setting the flames of romance aside for a moment, is your friend comfortable with giving and receiving affection? Does he/she show appropriate affection to friends, parents, siblings, etc.? …
God will likely use two sources through which to communicate to you about such a decision: your head and your heart.
It takes work to grow in oneness, but the reward is definitely worth it.
Angry I’m not talking about one’s ability to experience the feeling of anger; all of us should be able to identify that God-given emotion in our lives. I’m talking primarily about frozen anger — resentment. When we hold on to anger and don’t address it, bad things often happen. There may be issues about unforgiveness in …
A few things to keep in mind when planning the biggest day of your life.
Many people mistakenly believe that living together is an effective way to test a potential marriage. But is cohabitation really a smart move for couples interested in a healthy, lasting marriage?
A thriving marriage only works when both husband and wife leave home and cleave to each other. They must be prepared to do so in various ways.
