Dating

Oh, the ol’ bugaboo of dating. The excitement of a new relationship is often eclipsed by the fear that you might be left broken, hurt, and disappointed - not to mention the potential of hurting your children! This five-day devotional was written for the single mom considering dating, starting to date, or even wondering if she should begin dating in this season of life. So, let’s jump right in. 

Dating & The Single Mom: By Jennifer Maggio

God expects husbands to love their wives unconditionally, just as Christ loves the Church. They are to lead their families with humility, compassion, and sacrificial service. Husbands are called to be faithful and committed, cherishing their wives and providing for their needs, both emotional and physical. Join this plan and discover the things God expects from a husband.

Things God Expects From a Husband

Marriage is a covenant between husband, wife, and God, designed to last a lifetime. This seven-day plan will look at seven ways to prepare your heart for marriage as you seek to build a strong and lasting foundation with God at the center.

7 Ways to Prepare Your Heart for Marriage

Being single doesn’t have to be a lonely season of waiting. God has a place for single people and a purpose for your life. In this devotional based on her book "Happily Whenever After", Bookie Adekanye encourages you that happily ever after doesn’t have to wait until you’re married – it starts now! 

Happily Whenever After

Have you ever found yourself in the dating pool, bobbing around, wondering how to navigate the waters of romance while keeping your faith in sight? In this 5-day devotional, we’re sharing why and how to choose Christian dating values that enrich your dating experience (and the experience of the people you date) while laying the groundwork for a lasting relationship that honors God.

What Are Your Christian Dating Values?

Love well, and you’ll bring health and healing to every relationship. Pastor Dave Willis shares the “7 Laws of Love” found in Scripture and offers practical advice for putting love into action. As you better understand and put love into practice, you’ll experience the beauty of real love in new and profound ways. 

7 Laws Of Love

Setting boundaries is an integral part of maintaining a healthy and God-honoring courtship, especially in the context of Christian relationships. Boundaries are like the guardrails that guide couples in their journey. In this 3 day plan, we will explore the significance of setting boundaries in Christian courtship, how to establish them, and the role they play in nurturing a relationship that glorifies God.

Setting Boundaries in Christian Courtship

True reconciliation is motivated by obedience to God and a love for the other person exemplified by a genuine concern for his or her pain. It can take considerable thought and effort to find the right words to connect with our spouse’s pain. Join Barry and Lori Byrne on this 5 day devotional to learn more about the power of reconciliation and how to walk through it!

Love After Marriage: Steps to Reconciliation 

That perfect relationship you admire one image at a time may not be so picturesque in real life. Right? So, what kind of relationship goals actually work? This Life.Church Bible Plan, written by people ranging from long-married, to single, to newlyweds, will point to the kind of love God can offer for all our relationships.