There is No Trying-Out Marriage (That’s What Dating is for)

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 lies in this statement. Today, I’m thinking of how it relates to Christian marriage. In […]

What a 17-Year-Old Taught Me About Giving 100%

My gangly instructor guided me through the weight room into the cage where ten monkey-like creatures performed acrobatics. They flung themselves from pole to pole and jumped from one wooden box to the next. I sensed the skepticism on their youthful faces as I slowly passed them. Who is this guy? What is he doing […]