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Bridal Battles: Part I

As a newly engaged woman, the wedding stresses have been hitting me like bricks lately, and I assume this will continue over the next couple months. I hope through the coming months I can serve to set a good example for a blissful engagement and also d …

Singleness, Marriage and Credibility

A couple of weeks ago, I shared a story about how giving my young son a toy I knew he wanted ended up being a lesson in God’s character for me. And it’s been gratifying, humbling and really interesting to read through the comments many of you have made …

Anatomy of an Online Dating Profile

Setting up my profile on ChristianCafe.com should have been a relatively easy process. Essentially, I’m describing who I am. And I know me, so it should have been pretty simple. However, there are several fields accompanied by a drop down menu with a v …

A Different Kind of Stewardship

When I was a kid and getting ready to stay over at a friend’s house, my parents always told me, “Now, I don’t care what things look like when you get there; you just make sure to leave it better than how you found it!” My typical response was something …

Confessions of an Online Dating Newbie

Hi. I’m Emma, and I am not a fan of online dating. (In fact, Lisa Anderson calls me a hater.) My dislike of it has several roots. Personally, it’s not something I’ve ever considered as an option. My aversion comes mostly from the stories I’ve heard fro …

True Love May Be Just a Few Feet Away

Online dating is pretty commonplace now, but it’s so slow, you guys. You know, you have to get on the Internet, look at people’s profiles, send a message, wait to get a message back, decide to meet, and then pick a time and a place. I mean, that whole …

A Diligent Pursuit

It’s funny to think about the first impressions we make and the situations where these things happen. Take for example my Freshman Orientation at the local water park, an event designed to help students meet new people and get settled in at college. Or …

Am I a Grown-Up Yet?

Sometimes I don’t feel much like a grown-up. On paper, it seems like I should qualify. My wife and I have been married nearly seven years after tying the knot when we were both 34. We have three children (Henry, 5; Annabeth, almost 3; Maggie, 1), as we …

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