4 Signs You Might Be Settling (But Shouldn’t)
Courtney Couch We’re all born with an ache in our heart for something greater. It's easy to look to anything else to fill that void, especially relationships. We get emotionally attached in relationships because there's something about another person who values us which seems to validate our existence.
On Disney, Dreams, and the Dream to Come
Holly Mackle You see, Disney was very magical. And also very not. My husband and I spent most of the time parenting our way through it. We went to Disney World and my sin came out. Big time.
5 Illusions That Will Lead You Straight Into an Affair
Mark Atteberry I’m pretty sure that no one who reads this article is ever going to have a thousand wives and mistresses, but many will be tangled up in an illicit romantic relationship, or at least heading in that direction. Consider these five illusions and take them as a dire warning. They are at the heart of every church leader’s descent into sexual sin...
10 Things Young Singles in Romantic Relationships Ought to Know
Jared C. Wilson 1. It’s not bad to want to have sex with your significant other. It’d be another sort of worry if you didn’t. The key is to want to glorify Christ more than you want to have sex with each other.
When I Didn’t Love My Adopted Child
Brandy Lee When we prepared to bring home our daughter from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, I thought I’d be dealing with Nora’s adjustment into our family. Turns out, the harder part was dealing with my adjustments to her.
Focus: Sex Through the Phases
Jim Burns How can parents help their children understand sex, and how can parents teach this in an age-appropriate way?
5 Ways to Not Tell Your Wife About Your Porn Addiction
Brad Hambrick If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably wrestled with this question many times before, “How do I tell my wife?” There is not a “good” way to tell your wife; but there are ways to tell your wife that are “bad;” meaning they exacerbate the damage of your sin by how you communicate the information.
Don't Get Married
Lore Wilbert Don’t believe the lie that marriage is supposed to be hard and you have to choose your battles and just settle for the first girl who makes you feel alive or the first guy who tells you you’re meant to be. Here is what the Bible actually says about husbands and wives:
Sex Education Should Start in the Christian Home
Melissa Edgington Christian homes should be the most open, honest, and comfortable places for kids and teens to learn and ask questions about sex. Let me make my case, Christian parents. If you are embarrassed to talk to your kids about sex, get over it. Here’s why.
This Is the Number One Predictor of Divorce—and How to Fix It
Marrissa B. Gold After four decades of research, the world's foremost marriage therapist noticed a clear pattern among couples that didn't stay together. Here's where it gets interesting:
The Meaning of Marriage
Life Center Marriage is tough! Despite its difficulty, we're drawn toward the commitment. We're thinking about what makes it hard, what makes it worthwhile, and what makes it work. If you're single and want to be married, or you're married and want a good marriage, this series will give you a new appreciation for God's purpose for this relationship.
Six Things Submission Is Not
John Piper What is submission not, according to 1 Peter 3:1–6? When I preached on this passage probably twenty years ago, women in my church found this question really helpful because we bring to the text presuppositions from our experience.
Do Christian Parents Flirt with the Idol of Sports?
Todd Hill I feel deep tension as we walk through this season of family life. Jesus makes it clear we cannot serve two masters (Matt. 6:24). And the taskmaster of sports success always demands my attention. Here are some guiding principles to help navigate the sports scene.
America's Lost Boys
Samuel D. James Where have America’s young men gone? According to Erik Hurst, an economist from the University of Chicago, they haven’t gone anywhere—they’re just plugged in. In a recent interview, Hurst says that his research indicates that young men with less than a four-year degree are spending their days unemployed and unmarried, but not un-amused...
5 Prayers to Pray For Your Husband
Tish Hedger Here are 5 prayers you can pray for your husband: 1. Strength in the midst of discouragement
3 Ways the Gospel Gives Life to the Weary
Jared C. Wilson What is the significance of the gospel for Christian men, moment by moment? Men are given much to look at and listen to every day, literally and spiritually. We are bombarded by messages from cable news, internet and radio ads, billboards along the morning commute, magazines in the grocery checkout, bosses and coworkers, and wives and children.