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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.
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
Remember the adorable, green, character from Star Wars named Yoda? While training the protagonist, Luke, in the force, he commanded him, “Do or do not. There is no try.” Although Star Wars has roots outside of Christian spirituality, the truth
When we talk about “Christian dating,” what exactly makes it Christian? Before I answer that all-important question, I must begin with a significant caveat. “Christian dating,” or “Biblical dating,” is an oxymoron. Nowhere in the Scripture’s sixty-six books is dating
I was a new follower of Christ when the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye was released in 1997. Fortunately, I never drank its purple Kool-Aid, and I was thankful that youth pastors didn’t have a chance to shove its tenets
Christian dating can be awkward and downright weird sometimes. But let’s be fair. All dating is awkward—for those inside and outside the church. How could it not be? On a first date, you stare at each other wearing the I-wonder-if-this-will-go-anywhere
Some relationships are fun but frivolous. They are like shooting stars that shimmer brightly then quickly fade. Other couples keep their lights shining unto marriage and for the rest of their lives. The couples who make it to marriage push
A little prince, from another planet, becomes stranded on earth. He is anguished. The prince cannot attend to his beloved rose for which he promised. He recalls how he met his flower and how the seed sprouted one day. Anticipating
Louis didn’t own a suit when he escorted Dorothy to the dance hall on that wintry evening in December. Since he was still on active duty in the United States Army, he wore his military uniform instead. They rode the
What was I thinking when I lifted weights with a friend who won the Mr. Teen Indiana bodybuilding competition? I was a veritable beanpole as a teenager. One time, after a squat workout, I fell on the floor when I
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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.
