Marriage

Is Porn Okay?

In this Real Romance Q&A, Pastor Mark and Grace answer your questions on sex, marriage, and family. This question comes from a man wanting to know is it okay to watch porn in his marriage and how to become more intimate with his wife.

Our Story from Friendship to Love

This is an excerpt from our new book “Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs”. To purchase the book, click here, and to access the sermon series that accompanies these devos and this book, click here. Song of Songs 1:4 – How right they are to adore you! In every romantic relationship, there comes … Read more

Priorities in Marriage Must Be Protected

Song of Songs 1:7 (NIV) – [She] Tell me, you whom I love, where you graze your flock and where you rest your sheep at midday. Why should I be like a veiled woman beside the flocks of your friends? Have you ever read one of the mythical, made-up fairy tales that ends “And they … Read more

5 Keys to a romantic relationship

5 Keys to a Romantic Relationship: Song of Songs 1:1-7 From friendship to romantic relationship (PHOTO) -1988 age 17               -Grace’s friend                        -corded phone talk 3 hours -March 12, 88              -56 Chevy (cover book)          – drove around cul de sac nervous -Red Robin waterfront – bonfire beach                      -jewelry box 5 Keys … Read more

Reading the Bible Together Can Change Your Life

Song of Songs 1:16a – Behold, you are beautiful, my beloved, truly delightful.  This is an excerpt from the new book “Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs”. To purchase the book, click here, and to access the sermon series that accompanies these devos and this book, click here.  I (Grace) had enough conviction left to … Read more

Is Sex God, Gross, or Gift? Part 1

Song of Songs 1:16a – Behold, you are beautiful, my beloved, truly delightful.  This is an excerpt from the new book “Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs”. To purchase the book, click here, and to access the sermon series that accompanies these devos and this book, click here.  Who or what sets your identity, demands … Read more

Our Standard of Beauty is Our Spouse

Song of Songs 1:15 – Behold, you are beautiful, my love; behold, you are beautiful; your eyes are doves.  This is an excerpt from the new book “Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs”. To purchase the book, click here, and to access the sermon series that accompanies these devos and this book, click here.  The … Read more

The Bible Saved Our Marriage

Song of Songs 1:16a – Behold, you are beautiful, my beloved, truly delightful.  This is an excerpt from the new book “Real Romance: Sex in the Song of Songs”. To purchase the book, click here, and to access the sermon series that accompanies these devos and this book, click here.  God used the Bible to save our … Read more