There are a good handful of online Christian dating sites available. However, as secular companies have discovered there is significant money to be made with these dating sites, some have been started without intending to uphold biblical standards in the online dating experience. Fortunately, I discovered a couple resources that help single Christians wanting to use online dating services filter through those who are truly committed to Christianity and those who are not. For the online “Christian” dating sites to avoid (and reasons why), check … [Read more...]
Tommy Nelson’s The Song of Solomon (Classic)
The below videos are a series preview for a verse-by-verse exegesis of the Song of Solomon done by Tommy Nelson and taped in 1995. It is phenomenal! You can currently purchase and download the 12-session series from them for $59.95. (The series used to go for $199.95 - so, it's even a better deal now and still worth it at those earlier prices!) [Edit: Per a comment below on this article, you can save an additional 5% by using the coupon code PREENGAGED thanks to the good folks at The Hub.] This is an amazing resource... set aside a couple hours each week for twelve weeks to go through … [Read more...]
Video poem… on waiting
The following clip is powerful. As my wife recalls her early adult years, and even her teen years, she remembers these emotions clearly. She remembers the struggles and temptations during that period of time. As you watch, listen to the Lord speaking to your heart. Are you waiting, really waiting, for the Lord? Or, are you trying to form your own destiny by taking matters into your own hands? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igCj3jsbcqs … [Read more...]
Tim Hawkins… on marriage (video)
Laughing together is one of the most important activities you can do as a couple. Tim Hawkins is a very funny comedian – when I went to his concert, I haven’t laughed that hard, that consistently in a long time. He even has some content on marriage…. Here's one of them called "The Wife Song" - enjoy! (And guys, don't try this at home... lol) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFD-kgQxnI … [Read more...]
Being Lost
Moving to Lynchburg to go to college was an adventure for me. For a small town girl that never moved, or even changed churches, leaving New Bern, NC, was the biggest adventure I'd ever taken. Thankfully, I came to college with Robin, a friend from home, so we went on this adventure and roomed together. After being on campus a few weeks, Robin's back started bothering her. She was in a near death car accident a few years before coming to Lynchburg and she needed regular chiropractic adjustments. She found a chiropractor and asked me to take her to her appointment. Well, the first time we went … [Read more...]