What does the Bible say about Friendship? What does the Bible say about friendship? Scripture teaches that friendship is a gift from God, but it also calls us to choose our friends wisely and become the kind of friend who loves, encourages, forgives, serves, and speaks truth. Jesus gives us the greatest example of friendship…
Are you searching for the true meaning of love according to the Bible? Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this deep dive into agape love, romantic love vs. lust, and God’s design for relationships will speak to your heart and guide your spiritual walk. In this teaching video, we explore powerful Scriptures that define…
“Love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 My firstborn’s backpack swung into the car. Slumped down and defeated, she struggled for the strength to pull her seat belt on. This had become an ordinary end to the school day, and the lump in my throat swelled as the hurt visibly started…
Do you ever just wake up not having it? Maybe I am feeling this more lately because of my age and gender, but there are just some days when I wake up and can feel that my patience tank is low before my feet even hit the ground. Life is taxing. We have deadlines, responsibilities, children,…
Generational curses cast a persistent shadow that spans generations, akin to a threatening cloud hovering over your family’s past. However, as Christians, we need not be victims of this inherited burden. By means of Christ, we can surpass these limitations and embrace the blessings that God has intended for us. This isn’t about any mystical…
On January 11, 1996, I took Rebecca on our first date. We had dinner at Olive Garden, then went to see The American President. It wasn’t a particularly original date, even by 1996 standards. But something about it stuck. Every January since, we’ve returned to Olive Garden and watched that same movie. Thirty years later,…
Able to be accepted by everyone—this is a definition of the word “agreeable” that makes me cringe a little. You see, overcoming my people-pleasing ways has been like hiking a mountain in flip flops. I make a few upward strides before sliding back into old patterns. Can you relate? After the last presidential election, I…
Brought to you by This article is adapted from Season 7, Episode 17 of the Marriage After God podcast. Subscribe and listen today. In the gift and bond of marriage, God has given us a unique and powerful opportunity to grow closer not only to our spouse but also to God. As wives, we have the…
News stories and polls continue to report that people are choosing to marry at older ages. According to The Knot, a wedding planning company, the average age of marriage in 2025 is 32 (“What’s the Average…”). While The Knot gives various reasons for this average age of first marriage, the overarching reason is that both…
‘The masters of relationships are masters of repair’ These words of Dr. John Gottman, spoken in his memorable voice and cadence, go with me into every couples therapy session. I repeat these 8 words to my couples as I teach them the Gottman intervention called The Aftermath of a Fight or Regrettable Incident and as…