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How Long Should a Christian Date Before Getting Married?

August 3, 2020September 20, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

How long should a Christian date before getting married? What is enough time in Christian courting before marriage occurs? Is 6 months too soon to get married? Is 3 years too long to wait to get married? What does the Bible say about how long dating should occur before marriage?

Questions like these are extremely subjective. Much like most dating questions, there is not a definitive answer found in the Bible. The best approach, therefore, is to apply relevant biblical truth to this question, “How long should a Christian date before getting married?”

6 Signs Someone Lacks Relationship Discernment

September 19, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

6 signs of relationship discernment — Hebrews 4:12

Discernment is the ability to decipher what is true and false, what is good or bad, or what is helpful or not helpful. People who have discernment are those who seem to have a knack for quickly identifying the “heart of the problem.”

4 Christian Relationship Lessons from the Life of Samson (Judges 13-16)

May 26, 2020September 17, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

There are essentially two ways to learn important life lessons about relationships. You can learn through observation and you can learn through experience. Sadly, when it comes to the warning signs we should head in relationships, we often choose to only learn through our personal experiences.

Christian Dating Advice for Men: 5 Types of Women Christian Guys Should Avoid

September 15, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

christian dating advice men — Proverbs 7:11-12

What type of woman should a Christian man look for? What are the qualities of a woman who will struggle to be a loving wife in a Christian marriage? What are some red flags a Christian man should look for as he dates and pursues marriage?

Q and A: Is Conflict a Sign It’s Not Meant to Be?

September 12, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

fighting christian dating — Romans 12:18

Below is an email exchange I had with one AGW subscriber. I thought I’d share it with all of you. I hope you enjoy it!

-Mark

5 Ways to Deal with Rejection in Christian Singleness

September 8, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

when you get rejected by your crush — 2 Corinthians 11:3

If you are a Christian single who is actively dating or pursuing a relationship, odds are you have experienced some level of rejection. Everyone who opens themselves up to start a relationship is also opening themselves to rejection.

When Two Friends Like the Same Person (4 Tips)

September 6, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

When two friends like the same guy or girl, it can make things very complicated. So what should you do if you and your friend have feelings for the same person?

Are You Single Because You Don’t Love God Enough?

September 5, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

why am i single Christian — 1 Corinthians 7:7

If you’ve ever asked for dating advice on how to find a spouse from well-intentioned Christians and pastors, there’s a high probability you’ve received some version of this common Christian dating advice, “If you really want to be married, you have to put God first. If you truly love God, he will take care of the rest.”

So are you actually single because you don’t love God enough? If you loved God more, would you be married by now? Is your love for God actually the root reason for your prolonged season of unwanted singleness?

How to Have a Conversation with Someone You Don’t Know

September 2, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

how to talk to someone you like — 1 Peter 3:15

How can you have a conversation with someone you don’t know? If you are single, for example, and you see someone that you are interested in, how can you start a conversation with this person? We all know nothing will happen if you are unable to talk to the opposite sex. But talking to a complete stranger can be really hard for some people.

5 Ways to Lay a Foundation for Divorce

August 27, 2018August 24, 2018 by Mark Ballenger

No one gets married expecting their union to end in divorce. Sadly, divorce is an extremely likely outcome for many marriages. I wish these stats did not include the church, but among Christians divorce rates are a huge problem as well.