Love, Marriage, & Babies
NFP for the Win: My Personal Testimony
This is my personal testimony about how Creighton NFP and NaProTechnology has helped my family. I started learning Natural Family Planning (the Creighton Model) when I was just out of college. I wasn't engaged or married yet, but my friend who was a fertility care practitioner told me the benefits of charting my cycle. Once I had charted my signs for a few months, I brought my chart to my NaProTechnology doctor, Dr. Anne Nolte. She's a Catholic GYN who specializes in fertility care and... more »
#FutureSuperDads: 6 Ways to Set the Stage for Greatness
Wanna be the best dad ever one day? If you're a single Catholic guy, I hope these ideas inspire you on your road to holiness. Serve. In marriage, the goal is to serve your family in a way that will get your wife and children to heaven one day. Action steps: Practice serving others now by volunteering your time at your Parish, a pregnancy crisis center, or a soup kitchen. Ditch. Rid your life of every habit that will not lead your family closer to Christ. Porn, for example, is... more »
A letter to the girl saving (or re-saving) herself for her future husband...
A letter to the girl saving (or re-saving) herself for her future husband...⠀When others call you old fashioned, know that you are noble, radiant, and strong.⠀When it's tempting to text the ex you know is wrong for you, put the phone down and call on Mama Mary instead.⠀On days when you wonder if your future husband will ever come along, know that God is preparing your hearts to meet and grow together. ⠀When the guilt of your past creeps up on you, recognize God's mercy and love, run to confession... more »
How To Save Your Marriage Before You Meet Your Spouse
In 2007, my junior year of high school, Jason Evert came to speak to the student body about chastity. As we were shuffled into the auditorium that morning, I mentally prepared myself to endure what I thought would be an awkward “sex talk.” Little did I know, my life would soon be changed forever. The talk began, and Jason immediately captivated every single student with his upbeat stories, humor, and down to earth nature. His words made me think twice about how I was... more »