“I do” can—and in some ways should—feel daunting. But maybe your mentees don’t have to know a few things they assumed would be dialed in.
As I narrow down my list of potential bridesmaids, I realize I need more than someone to plan a wedding shower. I need someone who will help me be the wife I long to be.
No one's life is perfect. Lisa Anderson makes a challenge to reconsider your assumptions about how others live, and Katie Davis Majors tells her courtship story.
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and her husband, Robert, remind us that we have a Father in heaven who is so good and faithful, even when we can't see it.
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and her husband, Robert, talk about the mysterious providence of God, and how He redeems the hard places and makes them new.
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth joins her husband, Robert Wolgemuth, to share their love story.
Pastor Ben Stuart remembers the first time he saw his wife, Donna. He talks about the circumstances that lead to their courtship and eventual engagement.
Ben Stuart remembers the season he took a "time out" from the dating scene to focus on the Lord and recover emotionally after his parents' divorce. He also presents the purpose for singleness.
Would you like your son or daughter to have the same dating experience as you? Ben Stuart talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about the dating culture and practices on today's college campuses.
Instead of looking to Hollywood for the answers about love and dating, find out what Scripture has to say.
The cultural confusion about masculinity has left many young guys to either shy away from their masculinity or use it selfishly.
When dating, we often miss one very important truth of relational health: Intimacy should never exceed commitment.
How do you get ready to blend a new stepfamily? Drs. Jeff and Judi Parziale discuss with Ron Deal how they coach couples in pre-stepfamily work and the wisdom they have learned in their 20 year marriage.
Ten questions guys commonly ask and our best answers to these often tricky (and awkward-to-talk-about) situations.
Ann Wilson coaches engaged women, offering practical suggestions for pursuing sexual purity before marriage, and gives a realistic picture of what to expect on their honeymoon.
Ann Wilson talks to engaged women about things to keep in mind, things to be prepared for, and things to talk with their fiance' about before saying "I do."
Ryan and Selena Frederick reflect on meeting in 8th grade and the romance that unfolded. Desiring to keep their relationship pure, they decided to marry at 20 and 21 years old. They explain that waiting until marriage didn't ensure them the fireworks they expected.
Rob Green talks about the goal of premarital counseling. He talks about red-flag, and green-light issues to help couples decide whether or not to get married.
Rob Green talks about the difference between roles and expectations. Some things a husband and wives are commanded to do.But other things vary from couple to couple. Green reminds couples to address expectations.
Charmaine Porter shares candidly with Michelle Hill how she has processed her own discontent with being single, and how the church has--or has not--been helpful in her struggle.
Scott Kedersha talks about financial differences a man and a woman bring into a marriage. He explains to Dave and Ann Wilson why he encourages couples considering marriage to ask some hard financial questions.
According to Scott Kedersha, one of the biggest issues for couples is dealing with differences. When we're married to someone who's different, it helps us become more like Christ. He reminds us that the things that drive you crazy now become so much less important down the road, on FamilyLife Today.
Are you and your sweetheart on the same page spiritually? Scott Kedersha tells why it's important to talk about your faith with your fiance' before tying the knot.
Ben Stuart remembers the season he took a "time out" from the dating scene to focus on the Lord and recover emotionally after his parents' divorce. Ben talks about the purpose for singleness.
I wish I could speak to that fresh-faced, 22-year-old newlywed. She needed some of the wisdom that God has deposited in me over the last decade of marriage.
There are benefits to abstaining from sex while engaged. Here are five reasons to say “I won’t” until you say “I do.”
On our wedding day we think the vow we make to our spouse will be enough for our marriage. Dave and Ann Wilson share about some baggage that we need to prepare for prior to marriage.
The culture has old rules on how to do love, sex, and dating and they really don't work. Dave Wilson explains some new rules that do work.
