Marriage

What does Scripture say about living together before marriage? What myths about cohabitation does God's heart break down?

The happy endings of romantic comedies are pretty predicable. A couple meets, inevitably runs into a snag of misunderstanding, almost misses their chance for true love, and then happily ends up together in the end. But what would happen if we allow the Bible to form our understanding of what marriage is meant to be?

When I was a teenager, I daydreamed about what it would be like to have someone special to care for and hold. Although I wouldn't admit it, every boy that caught my eye was a spectacle for examination. To this day, I am thankful that the Lord saved me from countless heartbreaks and held my heart until the right guy came along and pursued me first.

There are numerous things wives need from their husbands, but they don’t know how to articulate them, or they fear the question will bring tension.

God’s redeeming love for each couple offers second chances. Both husband and wife have to return to their commitment to stay together.