Marriage links for the week
Robert of Dead Man Blogging offers some highlights of the 11-sermon series offered by Douglass Wilson on marriage.
A writer in the Washington Post describes the intensive premarital counseling she went through. This article is a love story, proposal story, and celebration of marriage all in one. If you're asked for un/pw, try almeda/garjohhut. (Thanks to Miss O'Hara for the link.)
The National Review has an interview with Dr. Neil Clark Warren, founder of eHarmony. (Thanks again to Miss O'Hara.)
Chris Clicka of Ladies Against Feminism discusses how husbands should love their wives unconditionally. (ht: Kristen of Walking Circumspectly, who adds some thoughts of her own.)
The Bayer Family (both Kev and Rubi) tackle the question, "Why get married?"
Apparently, singles who are once-divorced have more stock in the dating market than those who have never been married. Social scientists speculate that a prior marriage demonstrates a willingness and capability to commit. I don't follow that logic, but World and USA Today both report on it.
Monday was Valentine's Day, and the blogosphere went all out celebrating marriage and romance:
- Tim from Mission Safari writes an open love letter to his wife. (Thanks to Joe Missionary for the link.)
- JivinJehoshaphat offers some reasons that his wife is the best.
- Ben Wilson on celebrating Valentine's Day while recovering from a spouse's infidelity.
- Scott and Lori talk about their Valentine's Day.
- Jollyblogger offers a gratuitous Valentine's post, though not as gratuitous as Joe Missionary's.
- Hope Wilbanks discusses how her love for her husband came about. (Thanks to Irene for the link.)
- Rick of Rambling Adventures has a song in his head. (Irene again.)
- IntollerantElle has some advice for girls on Valentine's Day. (Irene once again. Actually, all of the following links were sent to me by Irene. I may have to start paying her.)
- David of all kinds of time… says he has high standards for a potential wife.
Marn talks about the importance of marital duties and about her 210th wedding anniversary. Key quote: "I came this close to beginning the 31st year of my marriage by fighting with my spousal unit because he gave me a gift I had wanted for months."
The McKennas, Katy and Doug, both offer their thoughts on "Love never fails" from I Cor. 13. (Thanks to Irene for the link.)
Clarence of Can You Hear Me Now? tells the story behind his plain gold wedding band.
There are a lot more links out there this week, but this is overwhelming enough as it is. If you know of something important I've left out, please leave it in the comments.
