donpurdumWe have all heard of the Star of Bethlehem. Every year at Christmas, it is a prominent reminder that Christ was born and three wise men (the Magi) showed up…
Read moredonpurdumThere is a lot of practical advice online for why your marriage may be struggling. Yet, I haven’t found an article on a Google search that gets the heart of…
Read moredonpurdumIt’s the Monday of Thanksgiving week. As I do every morning after my prayers, I like to take a stroll across Facebook just to see what’s going on. Inevitably, I’ll…
Read moredonpurdumAs I write this email this morning, it’s snowing here in Lancaster, PA. There’s just something special about a snowfall. There’s a peace about it in the midst of a…
Read moredonpurdumHas your marriage been a challenge for too long? Does it seem that day after day, your hope is slipping away and you’re mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausted? I’m going…
Read moredonpurdumWhen I first believed in Christ in 1987, I had no idea about the “mysteries of God” as discussed by the Apostle Paul. Coming up Southern Baptist and later entrenched…
Read moredonpurdumOver the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of couples and individuals. Interestingly, the more I work with those struggling in their marriage, the more one pattern emerges that indicates the…
Read moredonpurdumFor many people, the holidays are generally a stressful time. Travel, family visits, big dinners, political discussions and debates, present buying, Christmas decor, office parties… You get the point. If…
Read moredonpurdumMarriage isn’t for the faint of heart, but the rewards of following God’s plan for this incredible covenant relationship ought to bring purpose, satisfaction, and fulfillment in your life. Unfortunately,…
Read moredonpurdumI hear people say all the time they aren’t “in love” anymore, yet they acknowledge there is still love for their husband or wife. Hearing this from someone you love…
Read moredonpurdumWhen you were first married, did you feel like you were on top of the world? You could share virtually anything with your spouse. They were the center of your…
Read moredonpurdumEveryone has secrets. For some people, it’s embarrassing to share something personal or intimate or mistakes from the past. Even with a spouse. For others, they are ashamed of something…
Read moredonpurdumHave you ever stopped to question if your beliefs are the barrier preventing you from having the kind of marriage God intended for you? Do you have some deep beliefs…
Read moredonpurdumOkay, now that I’ve got your attention, the real question is, can a lack of sex ruin your marriage? There are days heavens know you have no single libido left,…
Read moredonpurdumI hear it all the time… “The most important thing to me is my kids.” This is one of the most destructive ideas ever known to marriage. Why? Aren’t we…
Read more
