Marriage Prep

Marriage Prep

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An obscure verse in Deuteronomy offers a principle that, if applied, helps establish beneficial and spouse-honoring patterns for marriage.

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Dear Ramón: A Letter to My Imaginary Son-in-law

Last Thursday morning, my 3-year-old daughter got out of bed, met me at the stairs, looked me in the eyes, and very seriously said, “Daddy, I have a husband.” “Oh really? What is his name?” “Ramón,” she said, pronouncing the name “Wah-mone.” “Can I mee …

Preparing to Raise Kids

At church last weekend, I was walking around after service, and a little 4 year old ran up and hugged my leg. I picked her up, swung her around, and then asked her about her life (which in that moment consisted of finishing the pizza crust in her hand) …

How to Get Along With Your Future Mother-in-Law

QUESTION I have been seriously dating a wonderful young man for over a year and a half. We have discussed marriage and are dating with that goal in mind. I recently lived with his parents for three months and had a really difficult time: Despite many g …

What I Learned About Marriage From Two Taxi Drivers

I’m the kind of guy who likes to chat with taxi drivers en route to my destination, and recently, I had two drivers who provided a little bit of perspective on marriage. The first one was a 37-year-old Christian from Ethiopia, and when I asked him if h …

The Best Building Block for Marriage

  QUESTION I met a guy online, and we have been getting to know each other better for the last two months. I visited him where he lives two weeks ago, and things went really well between us. It seems we both like each other, and we are a good matc …

How to Have a Porn-Free Marriage

QUESTION I’m approaching engagement to a wonderful, godly man. We’ve talked through our values and faith and are doing our best to approach marriage prudently. But one of my fears is beginning to surface. While many women have no idea about the dangers …

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