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How to Improve Your Odds for a Successful Marriage

If you’re dating seriously, don’t slide into a life-long commitment. Decide on it.

Should Christians Support Indonesia Criminalizing Cohabitation and Extramarital Sex?

Local leaders weigh in on the Muslim-majority nation’s new penal code and whether governments should legislate morality.

Research: Religious Americans Less Likely to Divorce

Recent data suggests that faithful young adults can marry in their 20s without increasing the risk of separation.

The Cohabitation Dilemma Comes for America’s Pastors

More evangelicals are living together before marriage. Church leaders struggle to respond.

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Can the Church Save Marriage?

Matrimony rates are in decline, even among conservative Christians. Here’s what that means for the future.

Dallas Megachurch Puts On Mass Wedding for Dozens of Cohabitating Couples

Pastor’s challenge asks members to honor God in their relationship—that means marry or move out.

Why I’m Happy My Son Married at 20

In a world of hookups and cohabitation, he took a leap—and made an act—of faith.

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American Family Values Increasingly Focus on Finances

Study of Trump and Clinton voters finds the economy spilling more into home life.

The Three Myths of Cohabitation

Sociologist Bradford Wilcox reports the surprising results of his new international study on cohabitation and its impact on kids.

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Should Pastors Follow Pope Francis and Marry Cohabiting Couples?

Scenario is increasingly common in Protestant congregations.

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