by Arron Chambers | Oct 28, 2019 | Newlywed
This may make me unpopular with brides and their mothers, but much of what couples do to prepare for their wedding day doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things. At least, it doesn’t prepare them for an extraordinary marriage. Wearing a $1,500 dress,...
by Ted Lowe | May 20, 2019 | Empty Nest, Newlywed, Retired
Not so long ago, people grew up in villages. For good or for bad, people did life with the same group of people their entire lives. I have some understanding of what it means to grow up in a small community. I grew up in a small town in Alabama where my dad is a...
by Scott Kedersha | Feb 18, 2019 | Advice, Newlywed
I’ve been reading Tim Challies’ blog for years—it’s one of the few blogs I read on a regular basis. Challies releases new posts daily, and I’ve read nearly every one for the last five years. His content is biblical, thought-provoking, and Christ-exalting. Two years...
by Guest Writer | Dec 24, 2018 | Communication, Empty Nest, Newlywed
In relationships, disconnect happens. I would like to say disconnect never happens, but that’s unrealistic. We get selfish, we get busy, we mishandle and misplace our priorities, we say hurtful things, and we do things that imperfect people do because we are...
by Les and Leslie Parrott | Dec 17, 2018 | Faith, Newlywed
While he was trying to figure a way out, he had a dream. God’s angel spoke in the dream: “Joseph, son of David, don’t hesitate to get married. Mary’s pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God’s Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. She will bring a son to birth, and when she...
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...
