“You know, your prayers are pretty shallow. Why don’t you pray a real prayer?” The young man was reeling—was she really going to leave him because his prayers weren’t “good enough?” “Why are you …
Only God Can Change a Heart: When Your Spouse Fails You
This week I'm excited to announce that a book I've been talking about for months is finally available: Together Through the Storms by Sarah and Jeff Walton. I can't imagine a more appropriate time for …
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A Fruitful Life
When I start writing a book, I wear the hat of an explorer. I have a general destination in mind, but I don’t always know where I’ll end up until I get there. Sometimes, it’s only until after a book …
Using the Quarantine to Build Quality
When doing premarital counseling, I’ve found that the session when I take couples through their “Prepare and Enrich” test results is often the most helpful and revealing session of all. The test tells …
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Spiritually Drunk on the Worries of Life
Have you ever known someone who cares about their physical health so much they forget to enjoy life? Everything they eat, everything they put on their bodies (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen) …
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The Wonder of Marriage: Celebrating the Benefits of a Lifelong Love
Britney is in her early thirties and has mostly married friends. As a single, Britney told me she sees marriage from the perspective of what you gain, but almost all her married friends see marriage …
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