Category: Spiritually Preparing for Marriage

My daughter and I watched an interview of a man who had just recently gotten married. This couple dated for a little over a year and moved in together immediately after their wedding. Both husband and wife were in their early thirties, and each came to the marriage with certain expectations. The wife said she…

Proverbs 19:14(NLT) “Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the LORD can give an understanding wife.” Three years ago, when Melvin and Jacquelyn met through mutual friends, they quickly became a couple. After their first date, their conversation over the phone lasted five hours. If neither of them had…

Matthew 17:20 (NLT) The disciples asked Jesus Christ a question after witnessing him cast out a demon out of a boy.  “Why couldn’t we cast out that demon?” “You don’t have enough faith.”  Jesus told them.  “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say…

Although we’ve had our fill of romantic movies and novels, by now, most of us realize that marriage isn’t intended to be a romantic novel. It is both glorious and challenging, and it will stretch our faith and give it quite the workout at times. As single women desiring marriage, our responsibility and duty is…

“If God has a man for me, why haven’t I met him yet?” This is a question that continues to be asked by many of God’s daughters. For those single and saved, born-again believers, please know that our Heavenly Father is not withholding this blessing from you. How do I know? Because He doesn’t withhold…

Does it seem to you that life feels out of place, unpredictable, even a bit out of order? You’re not alone, I’m feeling that way too. The circumstances and conditions of our current environment are nothing like any of us have seen before, and many of God’s people are feeling very uncomfortable. It can be…

In Ephesians 4:32(NLT), God gives us His standard for how we must treat one another. He tells us, “Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.” As women, we might find tenderheartedness a little bit easier to demonstrate than men. We are taught to be…

Genesis 2:23(NLT) “At last!” the man exclaimed.”  This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called woman, because she was taken from man.” After God created the first man, Adam, He assigned responsibilities for Adam to take care of. Some of these duties included managing the beautiful garden…

Genesis 2:24(NLT) “This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” God’s plan for unity among us cannot be overlooked. The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit are One, and Ephesians 1:9-10 tells us that God’s magnificent plan for all His…

Jeremiah 29:11(NLT) “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord.  “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Warren believed that being a parent was one of the greatest privileges in life. He had always wanted to be one, and when he…

So many people in the world believe that love is an uncontrollable feeling and that we don’t have the ability to choose who we fall in love with. They believe that when you meet the right person, your heart will let you know. The reality is that God created us in His own image. He…

Colossians 2:7(NLT) “Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Eric had a reputation as a serial dater. An engineer, he’s good looking, smooth, and very confident. He’s always been…

Lately, my youngest daughter has been singing a familiar tune around the house. It’s new to her but not to me. It’s an oldie but goodie, and it encourages us not to worry about a thing, because everything is going to be alright. When I asked my daughter how she knew the song, she said…

A couple that met each other in the workplace recently announced their engagement. They’re both in their early 40’s and have been dating a little over a year. After hearing the news, Steven, a colleague and friend, said to me, “I would never get into a serious relationship with anyone I work with!” The firmness…

Deuteronomy 11:8-9(NLT) “8 Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. 9 If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the LORD swore to give to your ancestors and…

“Men don’t notice me, and I don’t know what to do to change that.” When we’re frequently in the company of more than a few men that are believers, and none of them seem to notice us, it can really do a number on our self-esteem. You wonder if there’s something you’re doing that is…