This is part 4 of an eight part series - Reflections for a Bride One challenge as you get to know one another in marriage is that you eventually find out there are “warts.” Suddenly you find some imperfection,a spot that you wish would disappear. Maybe you knew that it was there, and hoped he would never see it. How do you respond to warts?...

This is part 3 of an eight part series - Reflections for a Bride The showers are over and your special day is almost here. You are excited about how the wedding plans are all coming together, and that you are able to check things off on your ‘To Do’ list. Everyone around you is full of anticipation for that moment when they see you walking...

I've been dating my girlfriend for almost 10 months now.  We are thinking about getting married. What issues are important to discuss before marriage? I know we all tend to have secrets or past experiences that we wish to take to our grave.  Should every detail be shared or only those that we think could affect a marriage relationship? We've...

“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels…” Prov. 26:22 I once saw an advertisement that enticed people to buy cell phones so they could engage in more “gab, blab, and gossip.”  Are you a talker?  Do you enjoy gabbing, blabbing, and gossiping? There’s nothing wrong with enjoying good conversation, but the Bible warns that...

Conflict is inevitable. If you manage conflict poorly, your relationships will suffer. If you manage conflict well, you'll help them grow healthy and strong. Here are steps to RESOLVE conflict. 1. R - Remain calm The number one rule for resolving conflict is to remain calm and controlled throughout the process. Rash, uncontrolled speech is...

The difference between a good picture and a great one isn't a perfect face or body – it's knowing how to work the camera. Get the heads-up on secrets only the professionals know, just in time for the holiday season! Whether you’re posing for a company portrait or just mugging for the family, here are tips the professionals use to make every...

I want to get married, but I am afraid of losing my friends. I know of many people who have lost their friends after being married. Please explain to me why people, especially women, lose their friends after marriage? Advice: All of us have just 24 hours a day. If we are also working, going to school, etc., we find that after spending time with...