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I experienced a broken engagement several years ago and it was the most painful experience of my life. One failure like this is enough for a lifetime. Regardless of whether you’re dating or engaged, letting go of a relationship that
I’ve circled the Christian and non-Christian dating block more times than I’d like to admit. I was twenty-one before I became a follower of Christ and attended church regularly. Though Christian dating was new to me, I began noticing several
A friend and I began planning an event for our church where unmarried men and women could mingle and get to know each other. The church’s leadership wanted to create a subtle night of games where singles could interact naturally.
When I read on a paper book, I must read it with a pen. I mark-up a book like Pollock splatters paint on a canvas. Few pages go underlined, highlighted, or margins filled with notes. If I can’t interact with
The word “calling” has meant different things to different people throughout history. Is it more than just a calling to God, an official role at church, or your job? In his book, Callings, editor William C. Placher divides the idea
Comparably, a sloth was more active in a given week than my time in Sweden several years ago. Relaxing in the park, renting movies, and sleeping until 11:00 am filled my vacation time. I had no imminent responsibilities, no people
Before we go any further in this series on calling, I need to correctly define the terms. The words “calling,” “vocation,” “mission,” “vision,” “ministry,” “job,” and “work” can be confusing and almost head-splitting to differentiate. Few have criticized me for
A slight, young man with striking blue eyes sat near a dimly lit candle in the library. He was in the midst of discovering his calling. Before him lay several pamphlets outlining the massive injustice of his day. Cruelty was
After graduating college, my mom allowed me to live at home rent-free for three months. I spent the summer pondering the future, interviewing for jobs, and hanging out with friends. But by August, I felt listless. Worried. “How will I
Apologist, author, and teacher Ravi Zacharias has been my online mentor and teacher for almost two decades. Like many others, I was floored when I heard the first accusations against him. The first hint of misconduct arose in 2017 when
There’s no doubt that Valentine’s Day is a dubious, fabricated holiday to get people to spend more money. Whether you gag or glee on February 14th, it’s a poignant reminder to singles of their, well, singleness. The abounding heart-candies, love
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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.
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