Latest Blogs
“You do the most damage when you’re in a hurry.” I heard that line a decade ago, and it has anchored itself in my mind ever since. Think about a time when you were in a hurry driving somewhere and
We’ve all seen it: A single man and woman talk and laugh a little too much at a party. They’re a little too friendly with one another. Playful, smiley, and affectionate describe their behavior. They’re tapping each other gently on
Pitch the rulebook out the window. There’s a better way! God didn’t invent dating, we did. God also gives us a big yard to dating within. There are boundaries–God’s laws–that we shouldn’t violet. At the same time, there is no
Have you seen the early 2000’s movie, Just Friends? The premise is that a young man, Chris Brander (played by actor Ryan Reynolds), has a crush on a woman named Jamie in high school. Chris is a nerd, overweight, and
In Genesis 1, Scripture launches us into a magnificent creation story where the Lord fervently works for six days, speaking the cosmos into existence. Finally, on Day Six, a man and woman—the crown of creation—are formed in the Imago Dei
Years ago, I sat across the table at a coffee shop with a new acquaintance. We were waiting for a church service to start and made small talk. Without a warmup, he gushed, “What’s your passion? I was taken back
Sex outside of marriage was as hot of a topic in biblical times as in Christianity today. “Fleeing immorality,” which includes pre-marital sex, is a theme in 1 Corinthians and the rest of Scripture (6:18). So why don’t more Christians
Single Christians are waiting longer than ever to get married. According to one survey of 15,000 couples by The Knot, the average age in 2021 for married couples was 32 [1]. Many women desire marriage before age 32. Unfortunately, in
Going through a divorce is grueling, and I wouldn’t wish it upon anybody. I’m a child of divorce and I can see how much it hurt my mom and dad. Overall, each person is unique and needs a different amount
Let’s face it, sometimes you’re unsure whether you want to go out with someone or not. Ambivalence in dating—especially at the outset—is normal and expected. Dating is about spending time with someone for the possibility of marriage, but the keyword
Dating isn’t a perfect solution to finding a mate, but it’s the most ubiquitous process used in the West. The problem with dating is that chances are, you’re going to experience at least a couple of breakups. Moving on and
Never Miss an Article!
*Your info will always be held privately and never sold or shared.
Eric specializes in teaching and writing about conflict resolution, dating, and healthy relationships. He has taught church leaders, nonprofit workers, and missionaries in New Zealand, Greece, Hungary, Romania, and the United States.
Eric earned a B.S. from Purdue University in Interdisciplinary Science and an M.A. from Bethel College in Theological Studies. He also went further training in conflict resolution at the University of Denver and Peacemaker Ministries.
Never miss an article!
*Your email will always be private and never shared.
