Professor Gives Five Keys to Love that Lasts
Tim Muehlhoff gives his observations about finding the ‘one’ and what it takes to have a lasting marriage.
“When it comes to love and commitment, our culture’s message is clear: Nothing lasts forever,” writes Tim Muehlhoff, Biola communications professor. His article “Before you pop the question; 5 Keys to Love That Lasts,” published in the July/August Issue of Discipleship Journal addresses the secular view of the definition of love compared to a realistic view.
Muehlhoff writes that having a detailed definition of love is crucial since one’s ideas about love lay a foundation for your marriage. He describes that many Christians have adopted secular notions in this area.
“It’s a good idea to reassess your core values and consider how your concept of romantic love lines up with a biblical perspective,” the article stated.
Muehlhoff gives five observations or “keys” to love that lasts and what “love for a lifetime” will involve. His five observations are marriage takes friendship, enduring love is unselfish, premarital sex confuses everything, marital love requires commitment, however, divine love is the key. In the article, Muehlhoff breaks down each observation and suggests questions to ask your self about a current relationship or possible spouse before “popping the question” or saying yes to it.
“Before you pop the question; 5 Keys to Love That Lasts,” can be read in the July/August 2008 issue of Discipleship Journal and can be ordered here.
Muehlhoff, in addition to being a professor at Biola, is the author of The God Conversation, and teaches at FamilyLife Marriage Conferences with his wife Noreen.