The days leading up to a wedding are a blur of details and checklists. As a pastor I’ve officiated ceremonies from 5 to 500 attendees, and have discovered stunning similarities. The level of complication may vary in scale, but the pressure for brides and grooms is similar no matter what the size. Pressing decisions about…
Don’t some couples just make you want to get married? They sparkle in each other’s presence, and they laugh constantly. They seem content and complete. No, they’re not perfect, but there is something special about their relationship. What makes these people’s marriages different? I narrowed it down to this: They’re best friends. Everyone wants to…
I picked up A Song of Fire and Ice, the first book of the Game of Thrones series made popular by HBO, on vacation last month. I’ve been engrossed in the story ever since. It’s tale of seven kingdoms, and their ruling families, fighting for the right to the iron throne, the ultimate seat of power….
Two months before walking down the aisle the fear hit. What if I’m making the wrong decision? What if God has someone else for me to marry and I misunderstood? What if I wake up the day after the wedding and think I’ve made a big mistake? Have you ever played the “what if” game?…
Answer (Gary Chapman): I think the only place where I would see prenups might be fitting would be a couple who is 75 years old getting married for a second time. They both have considerable wealth and don’t feel comfortable with the other person’s children getting their wealth. But for most couples, particularly younger couples, I think…
