pre-marriage
Small miracles
Written by Amanda Smith Regier
I didn’t always believe in miracles. I’d heard some first-hand accounts of sight restored and limbs repaired. Even then I had my doubts.
And then I got married.
When wedding bells stop ringing
Written by Nicole Russell
When I was dating my future husband, Scott, my dad sent a card with some helpful advice. He wrote, “Don’t look to him to fulfill your needs – get to know who he is.” I read it, smiled and did precisely the opposite.
Marriage myths
Written by Mark Littleton
We all go into marriage expecting certain things. Many of us have at least one of three common expectations – what I might call “marriage myths” – about how our spouses should fulfill our needs. When these expectations aren’t met, disappointment and conflict inevitably result.
Cross-cultural marriage
When two cultural backgrounds meet in a marriage, the relationship can be enriched. But obstacles first need to be identified and addressed.
The half-hearted marriage
Written by Dr. Scott M. Stanley
Commitment means making a choice to give up other choices. This simple truth explains why marriage can be so difficult.
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