Entering into a new life in marriage means laying down the old life. Often, our old life we hold onto is not the life we are living right now but memories and feelings left from the past. Cleaning our heart is an important step in preparing for this new life. Clutter from the past interferes [...]
When I started praying for inspiration for our wedding, I made a very simple declaration.
“Lord,” I said, “You have brought this amazing man into my life. I am so profoundly thankful for him. Because You did this mighty work, this is really Your wedding. Please show me what You want this to be. What is [...]
This is the fifth installment in a series of sermons on marriage called “The Wedding Ring.” The series was written by T. DeWitt Talmage and was originally published by The Christian Herald in 1896. Some of the references are antiquated but the principles contained are timeless and invaluable. To start at the [...]
This is the fourth installment in a series of sermons on marriage called “The Wedding Ring.” The series was written by T. DeWitt Talmage and was originally published by The Christian Herald in 1896. Some of the references are antiquated but the principles contained are timeless and invaluable. To start at the [...]
This is the third installment in a series of sermons on marriage called “The Wedding Ring.” The series was written by T. DeWitt Talmage and was originally published by The Christian Herald in 1896. Some of the references are antiquated but the principles contained are timeless and invaluable. To start at the beginning of the [...]
This is the second installment in a series of sermons on marriage called “The Wedding Ring.” The series was written by T. DeWitt Talmage and was originally published by The Christian Herald in 1896. Some of the references are antiquated but the principles contained are timeless and invaluable. To start at the beginning of the [...]
Today I am launching a series of articles on the spiritual preparation for marriage. I must admit I am quite nervous about parts of this. Some of the topics will seem strange on a bridal website because they aren’t just about flowers and golden dreams of two people with little hearts over their heads for [...]
When I decided to start this website, I spent quite a bit of time in prayer and reflection on what, exactly, a Christian wedding is and – more specifically – how a Christian wedding is different from a secular wedding. That may seem like a silly question but it really isn’t. Blogs abound about gothic [...]