Our Love Story, Part Four
Prayers have shaped my life. My spiritual walk, I believe, was in part prompted by the faithful prayers of those who were here before me, such as my parents, my grandparents, and my siblings. To them, I am so grateful.
Our Love Story, Part Three
I guess you’ve picked up since last time (Our Love Story, Part Two) that I said yes to that first date. I had mixed emotions. First I was completely caught off guard that someone as amazing as Mark Dugger had interest in me. It also felt more significant than just saying yes to an evening together.
Our Love Story, Part Two
Mark and I were speedy to get our small groups together. I cherish our pictures of group hang outs: bonfires, Georgia Tech football games, dinners out at Atlanta restaurants, sand volleyball games, chats in his living room, and cooking dinners and desserts together. Good, wholesome fun!
Our Love Story, Part One
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 (NIV)
“That looks like a candy necklace,” an enthusiastic greeter at church remarked as I approached the sanctuary. Parker was an outgoing volunteer, doing his job well by welcoming each individual...
Ten Date Night Questions
“This is my beloved and this is my friend,” Song of Solomon 5:16 (ESV)
This is one of my favorite verses about marriage!
Sex in Marriage, Part Two
Since last week, what have you learned about the theology of sex? What has God revealed to you through conversations and Scripture and promptings from the Holy Spirit?
I hope your journey has been a joyful one thus far and I pray it only gets better with each day of marriage!
Sex in Marriage, Part One
In graduate school I was about one week old in my new faith as a Christ-follower and I was not familiar with the process of discernment. I was a baby in my faith, so I didn’t have years of communication with the Holy Spirit to draw on as a reference point.
Our Wise and Foolish List in Marriage
Last week, I elaborated on a few actionable ways to be wise in marriage. We talked about how to be God-honoring in marriage, how to exercise savvy stewardship, and easy ways to apply forethought to our marriage for better results.
Practical Ways to Rekindle Love in Marriage
How did you meet and fall in love with your spouse?
What feelings were you experiencing at that point in your story? What were your expectations for your future together?
Most Helpful Gender Difference to Understand
In ninth grade, I remember listing a full page of topics to research for my term paper. This exercise revealed I was interested in psychology as most of my topics were linked to human relations. I landed on birth order, which began a journey of delighting in the study of mind, behavior, and interpersonal relationships.