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What If I Marry a Non-Christian?

Jul 15, 2020

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He loves me. He’s a wonderful person—attentive and caring, generous and kind. He respects my faith, and even comes to church with me occasionally. Actually, he’s everything I could want in a partner. . . save for the fact he’s not a Christian.

The ABCs of Battling Lust in Dating

Jun 4, 2020

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We did everything we possibly could to be pure before the Lord: we read articles and memorized verses, prayed and reflected over each struggle, and instituted physical boundaries. Yet almost every single time we met, everything we'd learned flew out of our heads. If you struggle with lust in your courtship as we did, I'd encourage you to take this season of self-isolation to pray and discuss with your significant other the basics—or what I call the ABCs—of pursuing joy in the Lord, and fighting sin.

3 Tips for Dating During Lockdown

May 26, 2020

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When COVID-19 broke out, and our government announced circuit breaker (CB) measures restricting our movements back in April, I jokingly texted my boyfriend that we would be back to having another LDR—this time, a locked-down relationship. With our previous experience in an LDR, we thought online dating would be easy for the both of us. But our first online date didn’t quite go as we hoped, and here are some key lessons we’re learning as we navigate dating during lockdown

Lust in Dating: The Secret Sin We Don’t Talk About

Jan 23, 2020

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My husband and I have been married for more than half a year now. Before that, we were in a courtship for just over two years.

Editor’s Picks: Best of “Why Do I Do?”

Dec 17, 2019

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Take a journey with us as we reflect back on the last three months of 2019, and how we can love God with all that we do, big and small.

What Should I Be Looking for in Dating?

Oct 21, 2019

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What does a godly dating relationship look like? While the Bible has a lot of wisdom and guidance for God-honoring marriages, it doesn't provide step-by-step instructions for how to achieve one. Sometimes this can leave us feeling frustrated and abandoned—but our God has promised never to leave us (Deuteronomy 31:6). He is a patient teacher, and He has a good plan for you and me, regardless of our relationship status.

How Can We Date with No Regrets?

Oct 4, 2019

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Last night, our conversation centered around dating. I think he got a kick out of hearing me tell him how I tried to win over his mother. I reminded him, "You should be glad I won her over. If I didn't, we wouldn't be having this conversation right now."

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3 Questions to Ask When You’re Dating

May 13, 2019

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Dating can be such a thrilling adventure, especially since it might possibly lead to marriage! However, before we even step into a relationship, there may be many questions in our minds. For instance, how can I know that I’m ready for a relationship?