Marriage is the unique opportunity for two people to become one flesh, as Mark 10:7 puts it, quoting Genesis 2:24. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” Becoming one flesh is a lifelong...
The ability for couples to speak the same language is vital for the success of their marriage. Understand that speaking the same language here refers to being on the same page, being in agreement about things. Conflict resolution is a skill set that newlyweds...
For far too long, single living has been regarded in a negative light. Instead of being viewed as a time for spiritual growth and marital preparation, it is looked at as a time of loneliness and despair. In fact, most unmarried people are labeled as incomplete,...
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 Peter’s restoration by Jesus is one of the most touching scenes in the New Testament. The Lord not only forgave Peter, who had denied Him not...
In a successful covenant relationship not only do we give up rights, but we also pick up responsibilities. The most explicit New Testament passage on marriage is found in Ephesians 5:22-33. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband...
Recently, I read an article that stated between 1,700 and 1,800 pastors leave their assignments each month, most due to burnout or marital stress. Honestly, I read statistics like this and tend to think they will never affect me, my circle of friends or my sphere...
Life isn’t fair. If you look for everything in life to be fair, you positively will become discouraged. You will continually create and hold on to expectations from people for certain results that you will not get. Frustrated expectations create great...
One day I was at a store looking for items to decorate my new house, because I was preparing for a party at night with my coworkers. I looked and looked, but no ideas came to my mind. I asked myself, What do people buy to make their houses look pretty and stylish?...
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. (Eph. 5:31) Conflict never destroys a marriage; it is the refusal to resolve conflict that dooms your hopes and leaves your marriage in shambles....
You and I must make a pact We must bring salvation back, Where there is love, I'll be there. I'll reach out my hand to you I'll have faith in all you do. Just call my name and I'll be there. I'll be there to comfort you, Build my world of dreams around you, I'm so...
God cares for your children and He wants to help you be the best parent you can be! He will never leave you to “figure things out.” He’s always speaking to your heart with guidance, warnings and encouragement. When you listen and then act on what you hear,...
No storm is unique to you.One of the greatest lies is no one has gone through this particular storm before. Your mind will paint a picture of a storm too big to face; however, this is not the case. Not to trivialize the storms you face, but no storm is new to man....
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