"Hey girl, pray for me. I've been going through a bunch of stuff and I'm just tired right now..." "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that honey. I'm gonna pray for you. ...No wait, you wanna stop and pray now?" This doesn't have to be a scary or unrealistic scenario. There is power in praying with others, not just for them. Especially with non-believers.

Ruby Bridges was just six years old when in 1960 she stood before a judge who ordered her to go to first grade in the William Franz Elementary School.

Usually people get engaged and then go to pre-marital counseling, but at that point, it's not really likely that they'll change their minds about getting married ... cuz everybody already knows, you already bought the ring, and maybe even already started planning the wedding. You've reached a point of no return... So, you're hoping that pre-marital counseling will just confirm your decision to get married. But going through counseling shouldn't be about confirming a decision. It should be about helping to make the decision. So, why not go through pre-engagement counseling?

quick relationship advice for guys and ladies

From Christian Relationship Advisor Kenny Pugh: -- For the Men -- A woman is interested in connecting with someone who has vision. In order to be an effective household leader, you have to know where you are going, or be connected to the One who can lead you there. -- For the Women -- A man needs someone who can come alongside of him in order to achieve a greater purpose. Bring your God-given skills and talents to the table and allow them to be used to accomplish God-sized successes in your relationship. -- For Both -- Relationships are meant for two individuals who complement one another and not conflict with each other. Continue developing yourself so you can be the best you can be in all aspects of your relationship!

This article is about missionary dating, but more importantly, it discusses the importance of commonality in belief systems in a dating/married relationship.

One non-Christian woman describes her thoughts on missionary dating (i.e. dating with the intent to convert the other person).

There are many families, and maybe your family is one of them, that are mixed with Christians and non-Christians (some strong in other faiths, others apathetic to faith in general). But with the holidays upon us, it's important to have a game-plan for enjoying the holidays and avoiding drama.

As the holidays rapidly approach, there will be more and more time spent with family. And, if some of your relatives are not Christians, it may be a source of tension during times together. What can you do to show God's love and still enjoy the holidays?

Dating relationships are hard enough when you're in the same town or state, but what do you when you're in different states or countries? How can you keep your relationship going strong?