Have you ever loaned money to a friend with a promise of repayment, but the debt was never satisfied? Or perhaps you sold an item but didn’t receive the money you were due? As a matter of justice, we want accounts to be kept. We want others to pay what they owe. One of my first [...]read moreHow to Forgive When Your Offender Is Not Sorry
Abuse comes in different forms. While we easily recognize the patterns and evidence of physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse proves more complex. Emotional abuse involves a pattern of behavior that undermines another person’s self-esteem, sense of worth, and emotional well-being. It can manifest in several different ways but leaves no visible scars, making it [...]read moreWhere Does the Bible Draw the Line Between Conflict and Emotional Abuse?
My husband and I have been married for 23 years. We sometimes joke about the fact that our parents even let us get married at such an early age. Why did they let us go through with such a big decision? We had no idea what we were doing. Not that many newlyweds do. Mostly, [...]read more7 Postures for a Happy Marriage — Especially When Opposites Attract
Marriage versus domestic partnership can be a hot topic. Some people are okay with it, while others are not. With cohabitation becoming the norm and fewer people getting married, it’s no wonder this can be a confusing topic for most people. However, most people may not know that there are many things that marriage gives [...]read moreWhat Does Marriage Give You That Domestic Partnership Does Not?
Disclaimer: This isn’t therapy, and Dr. Audrey’s advice is for the general audience, meaning it may not always work for everyone. I have a question. It’s about confronting a married man . . . who is hitting on my wife a lot . . . the man told my wife (“Jennifer”) to keep his texts [...]read moreHow to Tell a Married Man to Back Off
Broken relationships are hard to manage. After a relationship has ended, it can be nearly impossible to repair. Many relationships might never be fully repaired, but complete healing is possible for others. It can take time and hard work, but if we really want to restore a relationship, we will put in the effort. We [...]read moreIs There Any Way to Repair a Broken Relationship?
The pain of losing a dear friend is unbearable, but after being stabbed in the back by a trusted confidant, choosing a friend becomes more cautious. What are some biblical directives for avoiding being or making fake, self-absorbed friends? King David knew about fake friends. When his son, Absalom, rebelled in an attempt to usurp the [...]read moreWhat Is the Biblical Way to Avoid Fake Friendship?
My husband and I have the distinct honor and privilege of leading a small group of youth students at our church. It’s truly remarkable to see how they are taking leaps of faith and stepping out in courage to make God’s name known. God is really moving in this up-and-coming generation, and it is truly awe-inspiring! Yet, it’s also worth mentioning [...]read moreDoes God Forgive Sex Before Marriage?
When my wife, Amy, passed away after a 13-month, no-holds-barred battle with cancer, I thought I was ready. I wasn’t ready. Honestly, I’m still not ready, but I have found comfort each day in God’s promises of old. May I share a few of those with you now? Here are 31 days of God’s ironclad promises for [...]read more31 Days of Comforting Promises for Widowers Straight from Scripture
“God hates divorce.” Every married Christian in the Western hemisphere is familiar with the Malachi 2:16 verse, likely used to respectively warn and encourage any Christian sister or brother pondering the subject of divorce. I believe most of us agree God prefers married people to stay married, and we should do everything possible to maintain the [...]read moreIs it Ever a Sin to Stay Married?