Engagement & Newlyweds

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  10 Point Godly Spouse Checklist for Men I recently took my car into the shop for an oil change and tire rotation. In the midst of the mechanic’s "30-point inspection," he, of course, found a couple more things that he recommended I take care of.... Brent Rinehart Jan 16, 2019
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  10 Things No One Talks about before Marriage (but Should) There is an array of things you need to know about a person, making sure they fit into your life before you invite them in to be a permanent fixture. Debra Fileta Jan 09, 2019
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  How to Set Seasonal Goals in Your Marriage to Make Each Year Your Best Have you been thinking about setting goals in your marriage but you're not sure where to start? Perhaps you are already setting goals but you want to take it up a notch? Or maybe you aren’t even sure that... Mike & Carlie Kercheval Jan 02, 2019
• 5 Myths People Believe about Saving Your First Kiss for Marriage I believe this is an issue of balance: that saving your kiss is an individual decision each couple has to make. That said, today I’m going to dispel five myths about saving your kiss for the wedding day,... Phylicia Masonheimer Dec 26, 2018
• 5 Lessons Couples Can Learn from the Christmas Story It may not make sense. The situation may seem impossible. The odds may be stacked against you. Trust God. Sarah Coleman Dec 19, 2018
• 5 Ways to Discern between Godly Love for Someone and Godless Infatuation When you realize God is more interested in your relationships than you are, you can learn to trust Him as you seek His righteousness. Rhonda Stoppe Nov 27, 2018
• How Newlyweds Can Make it through the Holiday Season There were discussions, compromise, flexibility, and some disappointment. But our first Christmas is a happy memory for me. It can be for you too. Sarah Coleman Nov 21, 2018
• 10 Important Things to Understand about Your Fiancé before You Get Married After a couple gets engaged, everyone tends to focus on the wedding: Where will the ceremony be held? Have you found a dress? Who are you bridesmaids and groomsmen? The list goes on and on, and it’s... Maria Cheshire Nov 14, 2018
• Why You Don't Need to Panic if Your First Year Married Wasn't the Best For most married couples, their first year of marriage is a learning experience. For some, it’s a time of blissfully discovering how to establish a strong marital foundation through loving words and acts of... Rhonda Stoppe Nov 07, 2018
• 6 Ways to Grow Closer to Your Spouse When Busy Schedules Pull You Apart When our fall schedules, which seem to be dominated by the demands of parenting, stretch our marriages and spiritual lives, it’s time to take a closer look. Brent Rinehart Oct 24, 2018
• How to Make a Marriage Work When You Married Your Opposite I love my husband dearly, but in my opinion, he is wrong about so many things. Not because he actually is wrong – he is right more often than I love to admit – but because his way is not my way. If you know... Chara Donahue Oct 16, 2018
• Is Your Marriage Financially Strong? Take Our Money Management Assessment All of us will face financial concerns at one time or another. Earlier in our marriage, when Steve was a carpenter, sometimes he couldn’t find work for months on end due to the rainy season. I can... Steve and Rhonda Stoppe Oct 10, 2018