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 in more ways than we realize. Resentments and bitterness can come out sideways. We attack our loved ones in the present because we can’t attack those that hurt us in the past. As we remove these blocks, we have increased freedom to fully live and love in the present.
What about you? What is cluttering your heart? What do you need to let go of from the past in order to fully embrace the present? Continue reading Heart Cleaning Before Your Wedding
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 Your vision for this wedding?”
Gradually over the next few days a clear picture of our wedding began to emerge. As I shared this with my husband, he was in total agreement. We did not have a single argument throughout our entire engagement. In fact, in over two years together, we have only had one argument. After reading this article, you will know the secret to our success. Continue reading The Secret Ingredient to a Christian Wedding and Marriage
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 beginning of the series, click here. Continue reading The Wedding Ring by T DeWitt Talmage, Part 5
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 beginning of the series, click here. Continue reading The Wedding Ring by T DeWitt Talmage, Part 4
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 series, click here. Continue reading The Wedding Ring by T DeWitt Talmage Part 3
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 series, click here. Continue reading The Wedding Ring by T DeWitt Talmage Part 2
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 the rest of their lives. That is the romantic version of love. Don’t get me wrong, there is some of that in marriage but marriage is so much more than romantic love. Continue reading The Wedding Ring by T DeWitt Talmage, part 1
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 weddings and budget weddings and so on. It is easy to define what they are about and what defines them. As a Christian writer, what do I offer that is different? Continue reading What is a Christian Wedding Anyway?
