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…
I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. — Psalm 6:6 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. — Romans 9:2 There is a…
Husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. — Ephesians 5:28 If your older car breaks down and requires major repairs for it to be road-worthy again, would it be reasonable to use the funds to…
God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. --- Romans 5:8 This is one of those days that The Love Dare has a lot to say. . . and that’s…