My husband knows what it means to prepare. As a soldier in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, his days are filled with rehearsals. Every funeral, retirement or diplomatic ceremony requires precision. No matter how many similar events his company has accomplished, he will take them through the paces again and again every time….
Much of what I remember from Easter celebrations of years past come from the photo albums kept for me throughout the years. There’s the picture of my mom and me, age 4, wearing matching blue and white striped dresses standing in front of a bare tree with colorful plastic Easter eggs hanging from its branches. Or…
Answer (Dr. Gary Chapman): I wish I had a simple answer to the question “How do I know I’ve met the right person to marry?” That’s not an easy question. I could give a flippant answer and say, “They will fall at your feet and say you are wonderful, and you are absolutely, incredibly beautiful,”…
FEATURED GUEST: Mark Driscoll As a married person, have you ever asked, How come we’re not close? How come the marriage isn’t working? Where’s the joy? What happened to the friendship?” Over many years of pastoral ministry, I’ve found that oftentimes the troubles in a marriage come from a secret that has not been shared….
One concern that seriously dating couples and newlyweds often express is about how to forgive. I’ve honestly tried to let go and forgive,” they say, “but as soon as I see the person again or the same issue arises, I get upset all over again and the bad emotions return. Does this mean I haven’t…
