Q: I heard someone talk recently about how they believe there should be 2 different types of marriage. One governed by the state, and a different one that is governed by the church for Christians. In your opinion, why do Christians have to get a license from the State to enter into a holy union? [...]

Several months ago I did a series of posts on practical ways that a man can serve his wife. In light of Perry’s message at NewSpring today, I thought it would be appropriate to share those ideas again.
Here are the posts…
Practical Ways A Man Can Serve His wife - part 1
Practical Ways A Man [...]

Are you getting married? NewSpring is teaching a 5 week class for engaged couples or couples close to getting engaged, to help them be better prepared for marriage.

Last year, I had the privilege of teaching NewSpring’s first premarital class to 25 engaged couples. We are getting ready to begin this 5 week [...]

Q:        Can someone at the church answer a question for me.  I have been trying to see what Scripture says about engagement and how it is suppose to work.  I haven’t been able to find anything.  Is engagement biblical?  What is the purpose of me getting engaged before I get married and how long should [...]

Q:       I am dealing with something and need some advice.  About a year ago I cheated on my wife.  I have never told her about it and the relationship I had with the other person is over.  Do I have to tell her about what I did?  I know that if she finds out she [...]

Q: I am currently engaged and I have a question. When I get married, do my friendships Have to change? How about friends that are the opposite sex?
A: Thanks for your email. This is a question that comes up a lot when people get married, and [...]

Q: If a non-Christian person marries another non-Christian person and then down the road, one of them becomes a Christian, should they get a divorce or how should this be handled? In your “Hitch” series, I believe you stated that a Christian shouldn’t marry a non-Christian [...]

One of the questions I get asked a lot by folks that are dating is… What questions should I ask myself when considering marriage with the person I am dating?
I was looking through some files this week and came across a list of some great questions to ask. Some of these are appropriate and challenging [...]

11) Take pride in your physical appearance
When I was in College, I played basketball and worked out every day. I could eat anything I wanted and I couldn’t gain a pound. Suzanne and I got married the week after we graduated from college, and after that things changed. I was not as [...]

9) Personal hygiene
Guys we stink! One of the ways we can show our wives that we love them and want to serve them is by recognizing the fact that we stink and doing something about it. Personal Hygiene is important to our wives. And…if you like having times that are intimate with [...]