How close I came to making a total wreck of my life I'll probably never know. When I went to work for the U.S. Government, I met Al Larson at the USO. Within six months we were married and on our way to a naval base in California. I was 18. Although I had been raised to be "religious," my husband had no such training. He was a good man, but he...

Peter and I were high-school sweethearts. I was a cheerleader and Peter was a basketball player on the opposing team. As I watched him play, I couldn't help asking my friend, Lois, "Who is that guy?" I soon found out. The day after my high-school graduation I married him. We were very young; I like to say that we grew up together; however, the...

For the first twelve years of my life, I grew up unconsciously trying to please - whether it was teachers, friends or my parents. My dad was an alcoholic, and our home was like a roller coaster based on his moods. My parents divorced when I was 12 and I learned to be very independent. I went to work part time to help Mom out with the finances. I...

Interview of Will Ludy* (names have been changed), written by L. Wang I was desperate, dissatisfied and in great despair that Saturday night I ran with Debra to the church for help. For 12 years, my wife and I had been hiding our broken and dishonest marriage beneath the veneer of the happy and “normal” couple. We had to break the cycle of...

Please answer each question honestly, bearing in mind that while it is impossible to fail this test, your answers may determine where you'll spend the night. 1. When you are wrong, you will admit it to your partner: A. Within seconds. B. Just as soon as cows produce root beer. C. Usually before sunset. 2. On your most recent vacation, you: A....

When my precocious five-year-old prophesied that she’d one day marry a prince, have a big wedding, and become a nice mommy with lots of children, I smiled. I was moved by the purity of her hope, but then unexpected happened--I began to weep. Every tear unearthed memories of my own age of innocence, when I too believed that my life would unfold...

Beyond the roses, chocolates and historical ties to a pagan fertility festival, you'll find the real meaning of Valentine's Day. It's the true love that compelled a young Christian to give up his life rather than stop sharing his faith. Valentine's Day When we think of Valentine's Day, we often think of red roses, candy in heart- shaped boxes,...