I’ve always known I would one day become someone’s wife. I fantasized about weddings and thought about marriage even as a teenager. One thing I learned, as an adult, is that just desiring it doesn’t guarantee you’d be any good at such a committed relationship. Marriage is one of those life decisions that requires careful consideration. It isn’t a game or a union anyone … [Read more...]
How One Date Showed Me I Really Wasn’t Ready to Date Again
Have you ever prayed for something to happen and didn’t expect it to be answered so quickly? Many times God gives us exactly what we ask for…to teach us something. I remember praying to God to go on a date, and He answered my prayer pretty much immediately. It was a casual prayer, a quick conversation with the Lord to let Him know how I was feeling and before I knew it, I was … [Read more...]
4 Commitments for Christians That’ll Determine Their Readiness for Marriage
[tps_header]One question I get asked quite often is, “How do you know when you’re ready for marriage?” I used to give a very non-direct answer such as, “You're never really ready for marriage.” Then, I would go into a long explanation of that concept, which is largely true. As one of the most emphatic teachers of marriage preparation, I can tell you that even with … [Read more...]