Though not everyone may be able to complete this task as recommended, I will still throw it out there for anyone who is interested. If you think you want to have kids… if the thought of a sweet smelling baby in a fleecy blanket melts your heart… if you think of cuddling this perfect creature on the couch and singing to him all day long as he smiles and touches your face… take my advice: first, get a puppy. (If that’s not possible, find some weary parents who need a break and babysit together - you and your boyfriend/girlfriend - for them several times – this experience will also give you … [Read more...]
Honesty in Dating and Marriage
Living a life of honesty is not only something for which we should all strive, but it is also essential for marriage (and all relationships, really). If we get in the habit of telling little "white" lies to people, it becomes easier to tell more lies and bigger lies. Beginning early, it is important to not fall into a pattern of lying. Maybe your girlfriend gets angry every time you hang out with a certain friend, so you lie about it so you don't have to endure yet another fight. Maybe your boyfriend gets uncomfortable with you having coffee with a childhood friend of the opposite sex, so you … [Read more...]
Find Your Passions and Pursue Them
Why is it so hard to get up in the morning? Is it a lack of sleep? Is it because it’s warm and cozy? Perhaps you just don't want to face the day ahead. For millions of people, it's the last one. So many people are not satisfied with their current careers or jobs. Maybe you went to college to be what your parents wanted you to be. Maybe you decided college wasn't for you and you took a job that you only planned to do for a little while, waking up one day to realize that you've been there for years. For whatever reason, a good chunk of Americans (and many in other nations as well) can hardly … [Read more...]
“I like to move it, move it!”
Not everyone enjoys exercise. Just like anything else in the world, some people are going to love it, others are going to hate it, and some people live for it; however, if you enjoy exercise or not, it's necessary. Exercise may be seen by some as yet another thing to add to their already tight schedule that only yields minimal results. “Isn't a V8 enough to keep me healthy?” In years past, before the modern conveniences of the last few centuries, people naturally received exercise. Just running a house burned tons of calories. It took hours to prepare meals then that take just a few minutes to … [Read more...]
Lifting Each Other Up in Prayer
Marriage has a lot of different reputations. Some people view it as the ultimate comforting relationship, some view it as a big "ball and chain," and some view it as a constant roller coaster of emotions. I believe God intended it to be a representation of His relationship with us. He clearly lays out marital guidelines in Ephesians 5:22-33 telling men to love their wives as Christ loves the church and telling women to submit to their husbands and to respect them. He didn't tell men to love their wives when they are attractive, adorable, easy to get along with, and when they have dinner ready … [Read more...]
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