Practical Biblical Solutions
When Every Smile Raises a Question
Jerry was laughing with a woman at the country club when Ruth noticed him. They were standing near the entrance to the dining room. The woman had said something that made him laugh, and he leaned slightly toward her as he responded. Ruth watched from across the room. A few [...]
She Never Said She Was Sorry
Annette and John had been married for eighteen years when they began to wonder whether they had learned how to live with conflict but never how to resolve it. They loved each other. They had built a home, raised their children, and shared the responsibilities of marriage. They enjoyed many [...]
She Wanted a Divorce. He Thought They Were Happy.
Meredith waited until the children were in bed before telling Tony. They had been married for sixteen years. Their children were twelve and nine. They owned a comfortable home, had stable jobs, and rarely argued. Their family life was busy, but it was the kind of busy that Tony had [...]
He Said It Was Only Fantasy
Dan closed his laptop when Louise walked into the room. The movement was quick. Almost automatic. But Louise noticed. “What are you doing?” she asked. “Nothing. Just looking at something.” “Then why did you close it?” Dan looked at her. “Louise, it’s not a big deal.” She stood beside his [...]
When Love and Attraction Collide
Tim stood at the bedroom doorway, watching Charlotte struggle to pull on a pair of jeans she had not worn in nearly a year. “Do you want me to get those other pants from the closet?” he asked. Charlotte looked at him sharply. “I can dress myself, Tim.” “I was [...]
She Was Afraid He Would Say No
Margaret had imagined David’s reaction many times. In some versions, he listened to her explanation, recognized how much the purchase meant to her, and admitted that perhaps she had been right to move forward. In other versions, he frowned, questioned the price, and reminded her that they had agreed to [...]