Relationships

Sex and ‘church ladies’: Author reveals true-to-life secrets beyond Black church pews

In ‘The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,’ a finalist for the National Book Award, author Deesha Philyaw focuses on Black women and ‘the tug of war they experience between their desires and what they may have learned at church.’

Dating over Zoom? Don’t be surprised if those online sparks fizzle in person

It doesn’t matter how smooth your conversations have been. Absent the touch, taste and smell of a potential partner, you’re essentially flying blind.

3 Things to Consider When Dating a Divorced Christian

As we date those who have been previously married, ask questions to learn where they stand with Christ and in their previous marriages. Then, seek the Lord to determine if you would be permitted and willing to stand with them in holy matrimony—until death.

Can you love authentically if you were raised to be toxic?

Yes, but you must fight for it.

A 4-step maintenance plan to help keep your relationship going strong

After the intensity of early courtship, even a healthy, happy relationship can feel lackluster. Psychology researchers have ideas for what can help you perk up your relationship rather than give up.

5 powerful secrets to finding Mr. or Mrs. Right as a Young, Christian Single

Let’s face it. Being single and Christian is hard. It’s even harder to find that person you want to spend the rest of your life with. There are so many factors to consider: age, personality, looks, and spirituality. It can all become a blur. Here are five powerful secrets.

How’s Your Relationship with Yourself?

There are seven basic areas wherein all human challenges lie. One of these is our relationship with self. We form many of our opinions of ourselves based on what others around us say to us and about us, or how we interpret what they say and do.

10 Reasons I’m Glad I was a Virgin When I Married

One man shares why he’s happy he maintained abstinence until marriage in hopes encouraging young people to think carefully about sex and inspire those remaining abstinent until marriage.

’Tis the season to say things we later regret

People are more likely to disclose information that they’re usually careful about concealing when they’re more awake and alert.

Loving Bravely

Commentary: Loving bravely is risking great personal cost to do good for someone, even when you know that others may ridicule you for doing so. That’s the kind of love I want to give this Valentine’s Day.

8 Ways to Pull Yourself Up When You’re Going through Hell

We don’t mean to lie, but when someone asks us how we’re doing, it is much easier to say that we are “fine” or “blessed” than to tell the whole truth. We are not always fine. Pull yourself up with one of these eight suggestions.

5 Questions Many Christians Forget to Ask While Dating

There are the usual questions, and then, there are some questions that should never be overlooked while dating.

Hey Mama, you don’t have to be Supermom

“I was that girl who always felt like she needed to be superwoman. I thought that I needed to do it all, be it all, and do everything perfectly. I know I’m not the only one who has ever felt this way.”

Marriage and Relationships 101: Pray it, Don’t say it

Every time we are complaining about our partners, we are speaking death to our relationships. We have the power to bring life to our relationships with our tongues instead. We can do this through prayer and by speaking direct words of affirmation over our significant others.