Love Archives

The Element of Physical Attraction in Romantic Relationships

By Derek J. Brown / September 15, 2023

I am regularly asked if it is important for a Christian man or woman to be physically attracted to the person they are dating. In order to fully answer this question, we must consider physical attraction from both a male and female perspective, while also considering why physical attraction may be lacking in either case.

Keeping Godly Focus in Singleness

By Ayrian Yasar / September 8, 2023

The world seems to generally look at singleness as a time to focus on oneself or to use singleness as the time to get ahead financially or career-wise. For Christians both aspects of self-focus fall far short of the blessedness that God has in store for single people.

“Choose Wisely”: How to Have a Mostly “Functionally Egalitarian” Marriage (Part 1)

By Le Ann Trees / August 31, 2023

Why do many happily married couples who consider themselves complementarians seem to have a “functionally egalitarian” marriage? This is part one of a multi-part series on nurturing a joyful marriage in Christ.

25 Bible Passages about Adoption into God’s Family

By BCL / August 18, 2023

To be a Christian is to belong to God and be his child for eternity. Here are 25 Bible passages about what it means to be adopted into God’s family.

The Definition of Kindness According to the Bible

By Daniel Rowlands / August 10, 2023

Kindness matters. Yet, as we watch the evening news, it sure seems lacking. What is the definition of kindness according to the Bible?

The Forbidden Woman: Some Thoughts on Love, Marriage, and Adultery

By Chris Gordon / July 11, 2023

Adultery is the ultimate act of betrayal in the great design of marriage that intends for us to love the spouse that we are joined to by God himself. Proverbs 5 provides us with great insight into the pathway of adultery.