Q: Marrying a divorced man. Is it a sin?  —Lucy A: God intended marriage to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24; Malachi 2:14-16; Mark 10:6-9). The marriage bond is to be broken only by death (Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 3:9). Because of “the hardness... read more »

In 1957, a remarkable story written by Colonel William Draper appeared in Look magazine. The article was published under the title: “I Fly the President.” Colonel Draper said that worry was his business and US President Eisenhower’s safety was his reward. To achieve that safety, 33 specialists... read more »

Q: I was raised a believer but left the faith in my teens, during which time I became involved in a sinful relationship. The difficulties arising from this relationship brought me back to Christ and I am a practicing Christian. My partner knows this and accepts this. My problem is that I... read more »

Q: I know God hates divorce. Yet I have to wonder when is enough, enough. I have been married for 15 years to a non-Christian. At present, there is no communication, no relationship in any sense. It is like two strangers living in the same house. It seems he lives to put me down, degrade me,... read more »

What are some of the things you’ve done to encourage your spouse, or a close friend, to grow in his or her faith? ... read more »

Some years ago, I hopped aboard a plane in Simferopol, Ukraine, for a flight to Moscow. Officials had told me a separate Russian visa was unnecessary. They were wrong. Russian military stopped me at the plane’s door upon arrival in Moscow, detaining me overnight until they could stick me on a... read more »

There’s definitely a fine line between love and hate. I read of a wife who was so fed up with her husband’s cheating that she said, “I didn’t want to divorce [him], but I wanted him to die.” The adulterous husband said of his bride: “I didn’t love her. I wanted a divorce.” A... read more »

—copy and design submitted by Terry and Pat Lampel, US ... read more »

Why is it important to recognize that marriage should be a holy covenant between a man, a woman, and God? ... read more »

Q: My husband is not yet saved, and it seem like forever that I am waiting . . . what can a wife do meanwhile besides pray and pray? Thanks.  —Yvonne A: Hi, Yvonne. Thank you for your question. Many spouses are in the same situation you’re in and they’re not sure how to... read more »