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Divorce and Remarriage (The Biblical Question of Abandonment)

Few subjects require more biblical care, pastoral tenderness, and spiritual honesty than divorce and remarriage. Marriage is holy because God designed it. Divorce is grievous because it tears apart what Continue ReadingDivorce and Remarriage (The Biblical Question of Abandonment)→

Romans 12:1-2 is one of the clearest and most searching calls to Christian discipleship in the New Testament, but we must consider the whole verse and not overemphasize one word Continue ReadingDon’t Overemphasize the Wrong Word in Romans 12:1-2→

The Godly Husband Presents His Wife Without Blemish Paul writes: This passage is first and foremost about Jesus Christ and His church. Paul is not saying that a husband becomes Continue ReadingGodly Husband – Chapter 5 – Present Your Wife Without Spot or Wrinkle or Any Such Blemish→

Do Not Be Bitter Toward Them Paul gives husbands a short but searching command: The King James Version says, “Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.” The Continue ReadingGodly Husband – Chapter 7 – Love Your Wife and Never Treat Her with Harsh, Angry Bitterness→

In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus helps us see that the main issue is not the power of the seed, the seed is good. The difference is the condition Continue ReadingThe Sower, the Seed, and the Soil (Your Choice Changes Everything)→

101 broken people that God used anyway – Throughout the Bible, God demonstrates His love and grace by using broken and flawed people to accomplish His purposes.
Daily marriage devotionals for growing Christian marriages – Marriage devotionals for growing strong marriages compiled from verses that we have shared with couples over the years.
God has numbered all my days and written them in his book – God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.
12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God – Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.
10 ways prayers are hindered – Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don\'t want them to be hindered.
7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology – A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.