Relationships

Erica warns couples: private jokes can hurt partners, so choose humor that protects, not exposes, your relationship.

A few minutes of temporary pleasure…with the wrong person,  is not worth the years of emotional trauma, pain or regret that can follow! Think twice before being hoodwinked or manipulated into doing something you really don’t want to do, just to keep someone or something in your life. Remember, there are some things you may […]

Commit to a daily marriage prayer plan: Bless your spouse, family, and home, and invite God into every aspect of your life together.

Erica Campbell explains why saying no, speaking truth, and setting boundaries is love—for yourself and the people you care about.

Black couple's candid marriage journey highlights patience, grace and commitment in the face of life's challenges.

Let’s just be real: there’s this running message in and outside the church that says abstinence is only for a particular “type” of Christian. You know, the super spiritual ones. The ones who don’t struggle. The ones who aren’t dating. Or the ones who are “called to singleness forever.” Somehow, we’ve watered down abstinence to a suggestion, instead of seeing it as what it is, a call to holiness.

Nothing says "single woman in her 30s" like being flooded with "here's how I found my husband in 12 months and you can too" content on social media. I've seen it all as someone who's walked through 13 years of singleness. The "wife schools" are coaching programs tailored to successful Christian women, the polished reels that prey on our desire for love and companionship.

Maybe the person for you doesn’t check every box or fit every plan. Erica reminds us, sometimes the blessings we overlook are the ones we need most.

Both Obamas have spoken candidly in the past about how life in the White House has changed, strained, and also strengthened their relationship. There’s plenty of relationship wisdom to glean from the former president about how to keep things fresh and fun with your partner. We can all take a page out of Obama’s book and learn how to show love to the ones we love.

Here are a few ways to guard your heart...

Whatever His answer, know this: it doesn't alter your purpose or God's plan for you and has no bearing on your identity.

For singles, prayer is a sacred space. It's where we can be honest with God about what we're carrying: our burdens, frustrations, disappointments, and even the disillusionment that comes from waiting.