Engagement & Newlyweds

6 Reasons Not to Rush Into Marriage

“Once you know, you know. Why wait?” Good question. There’s a sweet spot between rushing toward matrimony and delaying the ceremony. If you can step into marriage after an unhurried preparation time, you’ve settled on the happy medium.

What Does the Bible Say about Living Together before Marriage?

The world likes to promote the idea that living together before the covenant of marriage occurs is smart. Wise, even. After all, our culture suggests taking a “test drive” before “purchasing”—which, in my opinion, is an incredibly unflattering and crude way to reference God’s gift of intimacy between a husband and wife.

4 Reasons Why Financial Debt Is a Gift for Young Couples

Debt isn't sinful. It isn't evil. But it is enslaving. It redefines a relationship between two people.

5 Secrets Newlyweds Need to Know

God brought the two of you together, and each of you will have strengths to offer and weaknesses to overcome.

10 Things to Consider When Planning a Proposal

Proposing is exciting! Before you get down on one knee, discover the biblical foundations and practical wisdom that will help you plan for a lifelong, Christ-honoring marriage.

5 Types of Men That Make Bad Husbands

Don’t marry someone to redeem him. That’s Jesus’ job. Marry someone you respect for who they are now, not for who you hope they will become.

5 Beautiful Bible Verses for Engagement

As you get ready for your wedding day, spend time praying that it will be a time where all who witness the marriage will see the gospel through your commitment to one another. The Lord loves to use marriages and weddings to point others to His eternal love and salvation.

10 Fantastic Qualities Not to Overlook in a Husband

What should you look for in a "good man?" Sometimes, in the quest for that spiritual leader, you might miss the qualities that Christ put in your man that aren't quite so visible.

4 Myths Your Husband Believes about Marriage

Influenced by the marriage of his own parents––or the lack thereof––your husband has gathered together ideas of what marriage should be like.

10 Warning Signs that Mean You're Not Meant to Say 'I Do'

Marriage is serious. God takes it seriously, and so should we.

Why Is 'Love Is Patient, Love Is Kind' a Popular Wedding Vow?

Why is 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 a popular wedding vow?

7 Prayers for a Bride on Her Wedding Day

As the bride takes in the fanfare, glitz, excitement, and anxiety on her big day, what can those close to her do to help her sail through the day and, better still, to fortify her marriage? We are glad you asked - you can pray for her.

11 Ways to Manage Stress While Planning Your Wedding

Wedding planning is stressful. Take a deep breath, try not to stress, and remember that God is with you in the planning stages, on your wedding day, and through your life in marital bliss. When you meet your spouse at the altar on your wedding day, it will all be worth it.

5 Things to Do While You're Engaged

And if they are the spouse God has called them to be, they will support you all the way through your journey.

10 Tips for the Christian Bride

Care about the types of flowers you want–AND the vases they'll be in. Care about the design of the napkins and spoons. Care about what shoes you'll be wearing when you and your new husband drive off together. Have fun with all of these things–they are, after all, an expression of YOU and the dreams you have for yourself! It is not wrong to get lost in the details.But then, and I can't emphasize this enough, let your expectations go