By Valerie Long Today barely half of the young adults in America are married. And this trend is not limited to America alone; statistics reveal an increase in singles all over the world. While many are delaying marriage (the average age of first marriage for women is now 27 and men 29) citing desires […]
By David Faust They looked sharp. They dressed well. Crowds greeted them with respect. Their names appeared on the guest lists for swanky gatherings where fussy hosts seated them at the head table. They were known as men of prayer. But Jesus considered them dangerous. “Beware of the teachers of the law,” the Lord […]
By Doug Shamblin In the wedding scene of the movie The Princess Bride an impressive clergyman begins the ceremony by trying to say, “Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. Marriage, that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream.” Many women (and some men) dream of how their wedding day will be. We […]
By Dan Lentz 1. How did you meet your spouse? If you are single, what words of wisdom have you received over time about relationships with the opposite sex? (Here is an alternate activity if you have all couples in your group. Send the men outside the room and ask the ladies to answer […]
By David Faust Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see the Lord, but Jesus went out on a limb, too. Before climbing the tree, Mr. Z had climbed the corporate ladder. Scripture calls him “a chief tax collector” (Luke 19:2) who supervised others. He was short in stature, but not on cash. He “was wealthy” […]
