Dating and Courtship
"Dear God..."
by Dr. Ed Young
When you marry an unbeliever, the devil is your father-in-law, and you are compromising your life as far as God’s best is concerned.
"It"
by Pete Briscoe
What is "it" – the common characteristic that seems to drive people like the Apostle Peter or the Reverend Billy Graham? It's seen in the way these heroes treat the people around them, as well as in their approach to God.
18:46
“I Wasn’t Born Pure”
by Dannah Gresh
The notion that you have “lost” your purity is nonsense. Dannah Gresh explains why you never truly had it.
1 Man, 4 Friends and a Savior
by Don Wilton
Have you lost your fire for Jesus Christ? This message will empower you to dig a hole in your roof, become expectant in your prayers, and get up and walk confidently through the trials of life.
24:18
10 Habits of Highly Happy Couples
by Dr. Michael Smalley
Are you tired of hearing all of the negative aspects of marriage? Are you tired of hearing all about divorce? Michael Smalley ignores the negativity to focus on 10 things you can start doing to have a highly happy relationship.
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10 Red Flags to Look for in Romantic Relationships
by Revive Our Hearts
Ignoring the warning signs in my relationship was a bad idea. It didn’t save me from heartache; it only caused the situation to drag on, leading to more spent emotions, more time invested, more heartache, and more pain.
10 Thoughts from a Bride-to-Be
by Revive Our Hearts
Whether you’re a bride, a perpetual bridesmaid, or are years away from the altar, perhaps you can relate to these 10 thoughts from a bride to be!
10 Ways to Practice Purity
by Ignite Your Faith
Ron Hutchcraft offers Christian couples 10 ways to remain sexually pure.
12 Questions to Ask Before You Marry
by Crossroads Global Media Group
Love is more about understanding one's spouse than it is about being understood. Clayton and Charie King offer a biblical perspective of marriage and suggest 12 questions everyone should ask before tying the knot.
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12 Traits of an Abusive Relationship
by Laura Petherbridge
Although the goal in a relationship is to be patient, considerate and kind, we should not ignore toxic, destructive behavior. Laura Petherbridge shares 12 signs of an abusive relationship.
2 Major Things You Have to Do for Marriage
by Dr. Michael Smalley
If you waited until you're much older to get married, you probably have unique differences from other couples. Michael Smalley reveals what you must do before you get married and what you should do to stay healthy while you're married.
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3 Bad Dating Ideas
by Revive Our Hearts
Even if I’d never met my husband, I’m convinced that it’s better to be single than married to a man who holds you back from the joyful, passionate, God-centered life you were made for.
3 Facts About Sex
by Ronnie Floyd
Within the bounds of heterosexual marriage, sex is blessed and bountiful. To avoid the destructiveness it can bring, that is where it should stay.
3 Hot Date Ideas
by Dr. Michael Smalley
Are your date nights bland, boring, and redundant? Think it’s impossible to have an amazing date night? Well…you are incredibly wrong.
11:09
3 Important Questions for Your Single Years
by Revive Our Hearts
God has given you your single years for a reason, so don’t squander them.
3 Lies Girls Tell Themselves About Their Boyfriends
by Revive Our Hearts
Knowing that you can unknowingly lie to yourself when you date will help you in your relationships. It will keep you from believing thoughts that will only waste your time and hurt you in the end.
3 Lies We Believe about Sex
by NewSpring Church
God wants to change your thinking on sex so you can have an amazing sex life with your current or future spouse. God wants you to experience the blessing of sex the way He designed it.
3 Reasons Some Counselors Are Bad At Marriage Counseling
by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Dr. Emerson and Jonathan Eggerichs discuss some of the difficulties in finding a good Christian marriage counselor.
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3 Reasons to Break Up Sooner Than Later
by Revive Our Hearts
Relationships are usually much easier to enter than to leave. So enter wisely, with a healthy dose of caution.
3 Reasons Why It’s Hard to “Just Stop” Physical Sin
by Revive Our Hearts
It's a question that a lot of girls wrestle with. So here are three reasons why it’s really (really) hard to “just stop” physical sin once you’ve gone there with a guy.
3 Ways to Fight Dating Temptations
by Revive Our Hearts
Everyone struggles with temptation and we cannot resist without God's help.
3 Ways to Keep Your Heart Unstirred
by Revive Our Hearts
God offers us something bigger and better than a fairytale ending. He is the only One who can ever really fulfill us. Until we are completely fulfilled in Him, we can never be truly happy.
3 Ways to Stoke Your Motivational Fire
by brightpeak financial
Here are three ways to stoke your motivational fire as inspired by the late, great Dr. Maya Angelou.
4 (More) Instructions for Romance
by Revive Our Hearts
The Bible actually says that God is love (1 John 4:16), but as a society, we’ve twisted that verse to read, “Love is God.”
4 Instructions for Romance
by Revive Our Hearts
Jesus freed us from sin, death, and bondage. If we’re serious about living in and protecting that freedom, sometimes we’re going to have to say “no” to things we’re technically “allowed” to do.
4 Signs You Might Be Settling (but Shouldn’t)
by NewSpring Church
We’re all born with an ache in our heart for something greater. But it's easy to look to anything else to fill that void, especially relationships. Here's four signs that you might be settling for something less.
4 Signs You Need to End a Relationship
by NewSpring Church
If you're dating someone who exhibits one of these behaviors, then it's time to let them go. What your boyfriend or girlfriend needs more than a relationship with you is a growing relationship with Jesus.
4 Things Love Is Not
by Revive Our Hearts
Don’t buy the lie that real love always continues to marriage. Since we look to the Bible as our source of truth, we must train ourselves to ask, “Where is that found in the Bible?”
5 Characteristics of a Bad Boy
by Revive Our Hearts
Like much of the romance Hollywood sells, "the bad boys" scenario is just a fantasy. In real life, “the bad boys” are just that—bad. Recognize these boys for what they are!
5 Common Questions about Dating
by NewSpring Church
Navigating the dating world as a Christian is a difficult task. Courtney Couch talks about 5 questions that often come up in the life of singles.
5 Dating Questions
by Ken & Beverly Jenkins
Are you single? Here are 5 questions you need to ask men who want to date you.
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5 Perks of Living with Illness
by Diana Kerr
There are blessings to be found in every situation, even a chronic illness.
5 Single Mom Dating Tips
by Pam Kanaly
Involve God in your dating choices but along with that, be willing to do the hard stuff.
5 Things a Real Man Knows
by Mike Glenn
If you're a young man and you can't answer these five questions, then you're not ready for a relationship—not a serious one, anyway.
5 Things You Can Do to Ensure the Success of Your Relationship
by Dr. Michael Smalley
Do you want a lasting love or a passionate love? Here's 5 great things you can do to ensure your happiness and keep your love passionate forever.
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5 Tips for Communicating with Men
by Ron Edmondson
Ron Edmondson shares 5 valuable tips for communicating with men.
5 Tips for Communicating with Women
by Ron Edmondson
Ron Edmondson shares 5 things he's learned about communicating with women based on his experience with his wife.
5 Ways Christian Relationships Look Different
by OnFaith
From a Christian perspective, much of what culture teaches us about relationships is pretty off base.
5 Ways to Deal with Heartbreak
by NewSpring Church
It’s impossible to go through life without being disappointed by someone in some way. But that doesn’t have to paralyze us or keep us from enjoying the rest of our lives and relationships.
6 Options for Godly Single Women Wanting to Marry
by Mark Driscoll
God uses everything in our lives to make us more like Jesus, who happened to live a perfect life while single.