Tag: marriage
Cuban Christians Unite Against New Constitution
As Cubans voted to approve a new constitution on Sunday, widespread Christian opposition may signal a shift in political tone and a new sense of unity among the island’s churches. The grassroots campaign—formed largely against...
Wedding Vows
After my marriage to the love of my life last year, numerous people have commented on our vows and asked to see them. I’m happy to share them, because they really are beautiful and true...
Better than words
Much braying about the moral health of the country has gone firing across the social corral in the last week. From all sides fly cries of victory and defeat, right and wrong, absolutes bellowed with...
Sex, Dating, and Icelandic Sheep
Here you go, world. Thoughts on dating as Christians. First I look at why dating is so tough for so many Christians. Second is what’s wrong with the current “Christian” approach to dating. Third, I get...
“I am a Christian and I never committed apostasy.”
A young Sudanese woman named Mariam Yahya Irbahim Ishag has been sentenced to 100 lashes and death by hanging for marrying a Christian man. Mariam was born to a Muslim father, and even though her...
For My Young Married Friends
This post detonated on my newsfeed: 23 things to do instead of getting engaged before you’re 23. I can see why. It’s funny and relatable and seems really true. As a single 24 year old,...
Why Aren’t More Christians Being Baptized?
We’re all familiar with talk of decline in the American Church. Fewer members. Fewer young people. And, in some cases, a departure from orthodox doctrine for a hipper, updated theology. I don’t worry much about...
Arranged marriage in the US, elementary ed and Chicago-born words
“My parents chose my husband” — Here’s an interesting story about life in an arranged marriage in the United States. Debie Thomas is an American and was raised evangelical, but at 22 married almost a...