by Nate Stevens | Sep 2, 2020 | Relationships, Singleness
What do the Israelites, King Saul, and personal desire have to do with dating? Thank you for asking! To set the stage, I came across the following quote: Israel’s first venture into monarchy was a disappointment. God had always intended to give Israel a king. Israel’s...
by Nate Stevens | Jul 15, 2018 | Relationships
Which would you rather have—someone who stole your heart or someone who won your heart? Of course, we are smitten with the romantic notion of someone sweeping us off our feet. We want someone to steal our hearts away or make us swoon uncontrollably. But isn’t that a...
by Nate Stevens | Feb 1, 2018 | Relationships
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Jill Monaco on her podcast at Jill Monaco Ministries. The title is Choosing a Mate. Although more geared toward singles, the basic principles apply to marriages and other personal relationships. Here is a brief...
by Nate Stevens | Dec 26, 2016 | Singleness
Let’s have some fun with a frightening phrase that instantly renders us speechless: The Friend Zone! Ugghh! Your heart just skipped a beat, didn’t it? Realizing that this topic is about as much fun as a root canal or a tax audit, we will keep this lighthearted to be...
by Nate Stevens | Jun 27, 2016 | Marriage, Relationships, Singleness
Dating advice starts with a question: Do you want a spouse or do you want God’s anointed, appointed helpmeet? Some people may question the difference. If I find someone willing to marry me, won’t they automatically become my helpmeet? No, not necessarily. To further...
