By Drew Griffin  There are times when being a Christian amidst culture is a joy.  We take comfort in the fact that we are called to this time.  God in His providence has placed us in this generation and determined the times and boundaries of our dwelling places in hope that we might feel our...

By Candice Watters  (Editor’s Note: If you have questions that you would like answered, please send them to [email protected]) QUESTION Newly engaged, my fiancé and I are thinking about what a Christian wedding looks like. How can we plan a wedding which glorifies God and not the couple? ANSWER Congratulations on your engagement—it’s a joy...

By Melissa Affolter In today’s Christian market, women find a plethora of resources aimed at helping them become better wives and mothers, as well as friends and teachers. In recent decades, we have seen a surge of materials directed more specifically at single women; and in general, we have been well served by this expanding...

By Jenny Manley I wear high heels to weddings, not merely because the occasion calls for it, but because I’m not tall, and I hate not being able to see  what is going on.  When everyone stands in the bride’s honor and she triumphantly enters the ceremony in her gorgeous white dress and flawless appearance, it’s...

  by Courtney Reissig Preparing for marriage is not for the faint of heart. From the endless discussions about dresses, decorations, and seating arrangements to the weeks of pre-marital counseling and honeymoon planning, it’s enough to make any bride-to-be exhausted before she even says “I do.” But there is something else that deserves attention in...

By Brittany Lind (Editor’s Note: It’s wedding season and we know brides and newly engaged women have tons of questions. We want to give you some thoughts on weddings from anything from planning to sex. Enjoy our newest series “Preparing for Your Wedding Day.”) Everyday I saw it. Pinned to my purple, polka dotted bulletin...