I feel rather blessed. Being the mother of three lovely teenage daughters---young, bright, and beautiful. All three of them hoping to get married some day. Or at least they think they will. But to … [Read more...]
12 Tips for a Christ-Centered Marriage
The arrival of spring carries with it a number of blessings: flowers, sunshine, walks in the park, and the preparation of weddings. In just a few months the season of white dresses, black tuxedos … [Read more...]
Advice to a New Bride
Courtney blogs at WomenLivingWell.org on the topics of faith, marriage, parenting, and homemaking. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for nearly 14 years. She homeschools her son and … [Read more...]
Her Noble Character
Introducing guest contributor, Olivia from Her Noble CharacterAn Excellent WifeThe other day I spent some time in Proverbs 31:10-31, a very popular passage about “an excellent wife.” Sometimes, I … [Read more...]
The Power of Erosion
Nothing holds the power to negatively influence our faith more than the people we are close to. Friends can lift you up, while others drag you down faster than you ever thought possible. But when we … [Read more...]
Drawing Definite Lines for Sexual Purity
Clare from Peak313 Fitness recommended this video yesterday, saying "We are in a day where the line for sexual purity is blurred. We can't forget the standard for where God wants His people! … [Read more...]
Ready and Prepared for His Use
And a Titus 2sday Link Up!My beloved spake, and said unto me,Rise up, my love, my fair one,and come away.~ Song of Solomon 2:10, KJVDear DarleneI just found your blog this morning, and enjoying (and … [Read more...]
Desiring Purity
Dear Darlene,I'm getting married later this year to the love of my life and best friend. We started dating several years ago in high school, and after a few months together, we fell into the ways of … [Read more...]
Serious Dater
A woman's heart should be so hiddenin God that a man has to seek Himjust to find her.~ Max Lucado Darlene,Firstly, I love your blog and that you stand up for Christ in a very strong way. You have … [Read more...]
Advice for Single Christians
Dear Darlene,I love your blog. I love reading it and finding out that there are others out there that have the same beliefs as me. At the moment I am still single, I know God has wonderful plans for … [Read more...]
Is it a Sin to Wear Sexy Lingerie?
And a Titus 2sday link up!! {below}Dear Darlene,I found your blog through Courtney at Women Living Well. I read the Bride in Training post and loved what you advised. I am a bride in training who is … [Read more...]
Your People Will Be My People
Dear Darlene, I loved the advice you gave to the young woman in yesterday's article, "Bride in Training." So great! Especially the counsel to discuss finances in detail before marriage; my husband and … [Read more...]