Models of Marriage: Remember These Lessons From Biblical Power Couples This Valentine’s Day
In the Sacrament of Matrimony, we are called to love each other fully in word, spirit, and deed, not only on our wedding day, but…
Sex & Relationships
You Are Loved: 6 Bible Verses for Single People
Before I became a full-time writer, I was an auditor. As part of my job, I often had to travel alone, sometimes to remote locations.…
What Do Lent and Valentine’s Day Have in Common? More Than You Think
Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day can seem like contradictions. One day celebrates romantic love, while the other reminds us that our bodies will one day…
Adjusting My Unrealistic Expectations: Three Essential Takeaways from the Search for My Soulmate
I am your sister in Christ; I am also your friend rooted in reality. Between the ages of 22 and 25, I prayed fervently to…
Faith and the Force: ‘Ahsoka’ and the Power of Relationship
I thought I was done with the Jedi. As a child, I swung electronic lightsabers and pretended I’d become one of these Force-wielding warriors fighting…
“I Can’t Make You Happy”: The Words That Changed How I Date and Pray
My first kiss with my now-husband took place at the pinnacle of castle ruins. In Spain. At sunset. I was 18 and couldn’t imagine a…
How to Deepen Your Faith as a Single Person (When Everyone You Know Is Getting Married)
Elated announcements of fairy-tale proposals populate my Facebook newsfeed. Dreamy wedding photos from high school acquaintances radiate pure joy. My sister and her boyfriend actively…
How to Foster a Faith-Filled Home When Your Spouse Isn’t Full of Faith
My husband Arthur and I are, in many ways, total opposites. I write; he welds. I think big-picture, while he minds the details. I’m risk-averse,…
A Fresh Take on Obedience
Anyone who has planned a wedding knows that the process involves making many decisions. Indoor or outdoor reception? White or colored linens? DJ or band?…
How a Table for Two Becomes a Table for Many
I have always loved Valentine’s Day. In elementary school, I made valentines for each person in my class. My best friend and I used this…
