Obviously, prayer is a huge part of the life of a Christ follower. Some days, I don’t know how I could get through life if I was not able to carry my joy and sorrow to the Lord in prayer. You will never hear me (by the grace of God) tell someone that he or she should not pray; however, before a couple commits to marry each other, I would recommend that they exercise caution in spending too much time praying together. Of the spiritual intimacies discussed in this series, prayer is one of the most intimate spiritual experiences you can share with another person. Whether or not dating couples … [Read more...]

Up until this past June, I have always been a teacher’s kid. When I was in kindergarten, my mom taught the first grade. When I moved to the first grade, Mom moved to Kindergarten. She stayed in kindergarten until I was about eleven-years-old and then she moved to second grade where she remained for the duration of her career. Some of my earliest memories took place at Brinson Memorial Elementary School. Some mornings we were there early enough to see the sun peek over the trees and many nights, we were there as the sun ducked below the trees signifying the end of another day. In other words, … [Read more...]

Sharing spiritual intimacy with someone while you’re dating can be tricky. On the one hand, you need to witness your boyfriend’s or girlfriend’s walk with the Lord in such a way that you can be sure he or she is showing spiritual fruit (i.e., signs of godliness and true repentance), displaying spiritual growth, and if you would want this person spiritually leading you (or following you) for a lifetime. On the other hand, dating is a time when you are simply getting to know a person who interests you. To go on a date with someone is not to commit to loving and caring for him or her for a … [Read more...]