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Darwin Awards… Maybe We are Stupid Too.

May 28, 2012April 05, 2024 Mark VerberLeave a comment

For numerous years the Darwin Awards have documented the amazing stupidity of some people. I know many people who like to read these stories and laugh and cry at the sheer stupidity reported. Why do so many of us seem to like the Darwin Awards? I wonder … “Darwin Awards… Maybe We are Stupid Too.”

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Attitudes & Dating

May 18, 2012March 29, 2025 Mark VerberLeave a comment

The following is part of a series of posts sharing what I have learned about dating and marriage which is to complement the teaching series we are doing at Young Adult Fellowship. While this post specifically addresses dating relationships, the core principle is equally applicable … “Attitudes & Dating”

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On the Same Spiritual Journey

May 17, 2012June 25, 2024 Mark VerberLeave a comment

As I mentioned in earlier postings, you shouldn’t expect to find someone who is a perfect compliment for you, someone who is perfectly mature. Why? Because both you are a work in progress. Neither of you will be fully formed and “perfect”. So it’s pointless … “On the Same Spiritual Journey”

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Romance & Intimacy

May 16, 2012December 10, 2024 Mark VerberLeave a comment

In my previous posts I have suggested that marriage was designed to provide companionship in the context of a committed relationship where both parties choose to unconditionally love the other. The fuel for these sorts of relationships is a bit different from our popular culture’s … “Romance & Intimacy”

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What Makes a Good Marriage?

May 15, 2012December 10, 2024 Mark VerberLeave a comment

One could write a whole book, and many have, about what makes a good marriage. Rather than trying to make an exhaustive list, I am going to highlight just three things. I believe if these three areas are attended to, a marriage will ultimately succeed, … “What Makes a Good Marriage?”

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Blessings of Marriage And Singleness

May 14, 2012December 10, 2024 Mark VerberLeave a comment

Let me start out and say something that I think is obvious but seems to be questioned these days. Marriage is good! For those who believe in the Bible, the argument is pretty easy to make, at least superfluously. God created marriage. God declared marriage good. … “Blessings of Marriage And Singleness”

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Reflections on Dating & Marriage

May 13, 2012October 24, 2024 Mark VerberLeave a comment

The following is a series of posts which contains what I have learned after 27 years of marriage. In the last six months I have found myself spending a great deal of time thinking and talking with friends about the nature of marriage. Part of … “Reflections on Dating & Marriage”

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