I apologize for being so sporadic recently with the Closer to Christ blogs. I’ve been so embroiled in a book launch and such a heavy speaking schedule this fall (it’s like the post-Covid dam has …
Locking the Hotel Room Door: Compassion for Wives in Abusive Marriages
When Lisa and I stay in a hotel room together, she likes me to lock the metal bar on top. Even if someone could get the door opened, they would be stopped by the metal bar. The extra security device …
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The Beauty of Married Sex
I’m so excited that Married Sex: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life is now available everywhere. God’s presence was so apparent as Debra Fileta and I prayerfully labored to …
Singles: Back Up Slowly
I drive more carefully than I used to, not just because I’m worried about safety but because I’m also concerned about the hassle. When you’ve been in an accident or two, or had to take care of …
Why We Need to Talk More About Sex
Debra Fileta is an author and licensed counselor, who I was honored to work with as a co-author of Married Sex: A Christian Couple's Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life. She did such a brilliant job …
Married Sex Should Not be an Oxymoron
“Jocelyn” and “Danny” come off as unusually integrated, connected, and intimate. They have the feel about them of knowing each other deeply, without facade, and delighting in who each other …
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