by Matt Turvey | May 27, 2019 | Engaged, Faith
In 1903, British author James Allen penned the book As a Man Thinketh, based on his reflections of Proverbs 23:7, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” In this work, Allen tells us, “Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the...
by Dave and Ashley Willis | Dec 17, 2018 | Advice, Engaged, Newlywed
My wife Ashley and I have had the privilege of doing marriage ministry for many years. In our travels and speaking and online ministry, we’re often asked “What’s your all-time favorite marriage advice?” It’s a tough question, because it’s nearly impossible to limit...
by Married People | Oct 8, 2018 | Engaged, Finances, Newlywed
To combine, or not to combine? It’s a tough decision for many newly-married couples. Consider these pros and cons, and find out where this couple ended up. It happened much earlier than I ever expected, but I still said “yes” to Matt’s marriage proposal. It was...
by Marriage 365 | Sep 3, 2018 | Engaged, Newlywed
No one wants to marry the wrong person yet somehow so many people do. The key to your dating and engaged months & years is to ask each other some tough questions. The way your partner answers and responds will be very telling and eye-opening. Be sure to ask these...
by Ted Lowe | Aug 13, 2018 | Engaged, Newlywed
When we get married, we aren’t just marrying our spouse. That’s because our spouse usually has a family of their own—parents, siblings, grandparents, and cousins. When we get married, we become a part of that family. In-laws get a pretty bad rap in our culture. And no...
by Ted Lowe | Jul 9, 2018 | Conflict, Engaged, Newlywed
Statistically speaking, married people in the U.S. expect their marriage to do a lot for them individually. We believe marriage should meet most of our relational needs. However, this perspective is a huge problem. Author, professor, and psychologist Dr. Sue Johnson...
