Category Archives: Dating

He says he’s a Christian, but …

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

How can we know if someone is a true follower of Christ? Should we even try to discern another person’s faith? Isn’t this between the person and God and no one else’s business?  I can think of a few important … Continue reading →

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A closer look at love

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Relationships are miserable when love is absent. But is there an objective way to identify true love?  Love defined The fourteen qualities of love in First Corinthians thirteen offer the best available description of love known to humans. This text remains one of … Continue reading →

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What should we know about marriage?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Someone once asked why so many married people seem so miserable. “Perhaps,” another responded, “it’s because so many miserable people are married.” Maybe marriage itself is not the problem. There is never a time in my ministry when I am … Continue reading →

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12 truths about marriage from the original plan

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

  If you hope to do well in the relationship of marriage, you’ll need a shared vision of the nature and meaning of marriage. Most people who get married do not tend to think very deeply about the meaning and … Continue reading →

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Prescription for great relationships

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

  This one is for married couples and for singles who are looking for true love. I often tell people that it takes work for marriage to work. It’s one thing to be in love and another to love someone … Continue reading →

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The greatest is love

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

  The best definition for love is found in the New Testament. If you hope to practice the love described below, be prepared for some deep transformations of your life and relationships — from the inside out. This love stands … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at Love

Posted on February 9, 2013 by

  Some people tell me they want to be married because of love and others say they want out of marriage because they no longer feel love. This has led me to ask some questions about the nature of love. … Continue reading →

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What should you expect?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

- This audio message is for those who desire to be married as well as those who are married. – I assure you that patient listening will be worth the time invested.  I simply cannot emphasize enough how important it … Continue reading →

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3 audio messages from 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

  A Protesting and Longing Heart: If we cannot make sense of evil, what should be our response to it? How can we live in a world where so much around us grieves God? In this audio message, I bring … Continue reading →

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From joy to hostility in three years?

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

When I perform a wedding (over 150), I always look at the groom when the bride enters the door. What a joy to see their joy! (see some examples here). When I teach a class for singles each fall semester … Continue reading →

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