Preliminary Thoughts on Marriage.

Here is an excellent post by Mark Stubblefield regarding some of the practical aspects related to marriage that many young men tragically overlook when considering pursuing a bride. Gratefully, there has been a revival of sorts in the hearts of an increasing number of single young men, who are beginning to see their responsibility to actively prepare themselves for marriage. Oftentimes, though, they become so focused on meeting the threshold qualifications (able to provide, established in his life mission and in need of a helpmeet, etc.), that they forget that they are just that, threshold qualifications. They fail to think about many other serious topics that left unconsidered can have disastrous consequences, not only to them, but also for their future progeny for many generations.

I hope to address this further in the near future, but for now, read Mark's post, and be sure to read the comments by Caleb Hayden as well. I hope that you find them as challenging and encouraging as I have.