The True Purpose of Marriage

I once met a man who said, "In the forty years we've been married, my wife and I haven't had an argument."

I said to him, "Well, ...

The True Definition of Marriage

This is a true definition of marriage: Marriage is the God-appointed and legitimate union of man and woman in the hope of having children or at least ...

The Hallmark of a Good Marriage

The hallmark of a good marriage mirrors the most attractive aspect of the Christian faith: forgiveness.

Weddding Vows or Miranda's Rights?

I was watching my 5-year-old granddaughter Christy play with her dolls. At one point, she "staged" a wedding, first playing the role of the ...

No Restoration Without Forgiveness

There can be no restoration of the marriage without genuine forgiveness. Unfortunately forgiveness doesn't usually occur until the anger has been ...

A Groom By Any Other Name

Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: My pastor and I were talking about the advisability of writing down the names of the bride and groom and keeping them ...