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A Beautiful Wedding

I had the opportunity to witness a beautiful wedding yesterday.  Some may say that all weddings are beautiful; I would have to disagree.  For me, the level of beauty becomes evident in how a couple invites God into the center of the ceremony.  As a marriage mentor, I’ve attended more than fifty weddings over the [...]

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Is It Worth Waiting For?

There was a great press conference held last week with rising Florida Gator’s Quarterback Tim Tebow where he was asked the question, “Are you saving yourself for marriage?”  His response was, “Yes, I am.”  This left the reporter stumbling over his words.  A moment of silence spread over the news conference followed by uncomfortable laughter. [...]

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Waiting Until The Wedding Day

There was an article in the Chicago Tribune this weekend about a couple that practices what they preach. The bride and groom are teachers of abstinence in the Chicago Public Schools and only kissed on the cheek during their courtship.  It’s interesting that the groom-to-be found other ways to show affection by serving his fiancee [...]

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Basic Training

Unfortunately, my husband and I have been frontline observers to the implosion of several marriages over the past few years. It is devastating to watch a couple casually toss aside what is intended to be a life-long commitment because they no longer feel they are ‘in love’, ‘compatible”, or ‘have different goals in life’. I’ve [...]

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A Marriage Makeover

Wouldn’t it be awe-inspiring if a major TV network had the guts to do a show called Christian Marriage Makeover? This would be revolutionary reality TV. Here’s my thoughts on what the show might offer. Different styles of prayer, worship music, and outdoor activities would be introduced to assist a couple with God connection opportunities. [...]

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New Trends in Dating

I came across two articles in the Tribune this weekend on new relationship trends that peaked at my interest. I enjoy hearing unusual stories from the couples my husband and I mentor about how they met their future spouse. Except, I would be seriously concerned to hear one of the following examples of chance encounter. [...]

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