Dear Engaged Couple-
I read a disturbing article a couple of weeks ago. According to new information available by The Knot, the average wedding last year had a price tag of $31,000. That’s not disturbing information all by itself, of … Read More
Love
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear MARRIED COUPLE—I know this blog is usually for engaged couples, but today I am stepping out of my role as advisor, jounalist, or whatever it is that I am trying to be when I write my blog. … Read More
Hannah Graham
Dear Engaged Couple—This past Friday, I pulled into Pippin Hill’s parking lot and through my windshield saw directly in front of my car, walking in the grass, two police officers and a search dog. The dog looked to me, more … Read More
Covenant
Dear Engaged Couple— This is a serious blog about a serious topic—marriage. When I officiate at a religious wedding (as opposed to a secular wedding), as I do about 50% of the time, I use the word covenant, to refer … Read More
An Article about Money and Marriage
Dear Engaged Couples—
Last week I read a Dear Abby article that has given me pause. It’s an article about money and marriage. The person writing to Abby, a man referring to himself as “Wondering in Washington,” bemoans the fact … Read More
Who Gives this Woman in Marriage?
Who Gives this Woman in Marriage
Dear Engaged Couple: One of the questions I ask soon-to-be brides when I sit down with them (and their fiancés) to talk about their weddings is, “Do you want me to ask, ‘Who gives … Read More
Love and Marriage, Philosophically Speaking
Dear engaged couple—I don’t want to put you in a tailspin of gloomy thoughts, particularly if right now you are excitedly planning your wedding. You may not be thinking philosophically or theologically about anything. You have made a deliberate attempt
… Read More Saving your Marriage Before it Begins-Engagements and Texting
Dear engaged couples—As you probably know, I also do a fair amount of premarital counseling. For this blog, I have put on my premarital counselor hat. Was talking with an engaged couple last week, and one thing that came out
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