The dangers that marriages face are numerous and formidable. So what’s the secret to marital survival? Harmony in the key of “C.” Commitment is nothing more complicated than deciding to stay with your partner, no matter what. When partners are committed to one another, a marriage can survive extreme challenges such as the consequences of sin, conflict between the partners, or difficult life circumstances.
March 24, 2016
The dangers that marriages face are numerous and formidable. So what’s the secret to marital survival? Harmony in the key of “C.” Commitment is nothing more complicated than deciding to stay with your partner, no matter what. When partners are committed to one another, a marriage can survive extreme challenges such as the consequences of sin, conflict between the partners, or difficult life circumstances.
March 23, 2016
While we’re unable to return to the Garden of Eden, we can nevertheless cultivate wholesome habits that contribute to a satisfying family life. In order to enjoy true intimacy despite the effects of the Fall, we must recognize the Lord’s original plan for marriage, take responsibility for how we’ve blown it in the past, and begin taking steps to get back on target.
March 22, 2016
While we’re unable to return to the Garden of Eden, we can nevertheless cultivate wholesome habits that contribute to a satisfying family life. In order to enjoy true intimacy despite the effects of the Fall, we must recognize the Lord’s original plan for marriage, take responsibility for how we’ve blown it in the past, and begin taking steps to get back on target.
March 21, 2016
Today’s family bears little resemblance to the family of the last generation. While the times and the families have changed, we can be sure that God’s Word—the only reliable source of truth—will always remain the same. Following His Word will help our marriages not only survive our constantly changing culture, but even thrive.
March 18, 2016
Today’s family bears little resemblance to the family of the last generation. While the times and the families have changed, we can be sure that God’s Word—the only reliable source of truth—will always remain the same. Following His Word will help our marriages not only survive our constantly changing culture, but even thrive.
March 17, 2016
Some sections of Scripture seem more like a minefield littered with explosives than a treasure chest full of truth. One such section of Scripture deals with the topic of a wife submitting to her husband. We step into it with the full understanding that the topic is known for flaring tempers and causing misunderstandings. Rather than ignoring it, how much more does this passage cry out for a level-headed approach informed by historical, cultural, and biblical contexts? So let’s tackle the question: What does submission really mean?Download Message Mates
March 16, 2016
Some sections of Scripture seem more like a minefield littered with explosives than a treasure chest full of truth. One such section of Scripture deals with the topic of a wife submitting to her husband. We step into it with the full understanding that the topic is known for flaring tempers and causing misunderstandings. Rather than ignoring it, how much more does this passage cry out for a level-headed approach informed by historical, cultural, and biblical contexts? So let’s tackle the question: What does submission really mean?Download Message Mates
March 15, 2016
Some sections of Scripture seem more like a minefield littered with explosives than a treasure chest full of truth. One such section of Scripture deals with the topic of a wife submitting to her husband. We step into it with the full understanding that the topic is known for flaring tempers and causing misunderstandings. Rather than ignoring it, how much more does this passage cry out for a level-headed approach informed by historical, cultural, and biblical contexts? So let’s tackle the question: What does submission really mean?Download Message Mates
March 14, 2016
The idyllic marital bliss of Adam and Eve was split in two when sin wedged itself between them. Everything changed, between this couple and every other couple in history. Divorces are epidemic, and though the causes are myriad, at their root is sin. One partner's sin may be overt, but the failure that results in a broken marriage is invariably a two-way journey traveled by two guilty sinners. But once the divorce is finalized, the question often arises: “Is remarriage always permissible . . . never permissible . . . sometimes permissible?” What does Scripture say?Download Message Mates
March 11, 2016