How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding. — Proverbs 3:13 “I don’t understand him/her! Why does he/she do that?” Have you ever thought that, or said that about your spouse? We see these…
Let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. — 1 John 4:7 I know that traditionally 1 Corinthians 13 is the “love chapter,” but my favorite Bible…
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8-9 I have friends who send me “forwards”. Some…
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. — Proverbs 17:9 Perhaps you are thinking, “Aha—here’s a dare that I cannot do while deployed!” Hold on . . . because what you’re…
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. — 3 John 2 I believe that this day is a transition day in The Love Dare, and this chapter…
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13 When the same story keeps coming up, I pay attention. There must be something that God wants me to know or…
Live with your wives in an understanding way . . . and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life. — 1 Peter 3:7 Honor means something when you’re in the military. It’s part of the…
Enjoy life with the wife you love all the days of your fleeting life. — Ecclesiastes 9:9 One of the consistent themes of The Love Dare, and the movie Fireproof, is the necessity of leading your heart, not following it…
If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. — Mark 3:25 Conflict? In a marriage? Yes, it’s inevitable (and normal). After all, we’re dealing with two different personalities from two different backgrounds—and potentially two different viewpoints. So…
Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. — Philippians 2:4 He is standing his ground. She is standing her ground. Neither will budge. He says that he is right and…