Leave and cleave

husband leave and cleave from birth family to marriage family

God commands man to leave his family and cleave to his wife One of the great mysteries in the Bible is how God created man and woman. After God had created man from the dust of the ground, he breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. (Genesis 2:7 KJV) Then he created Eve Continue reading Leave and cleave

The attitude of a godly person (Philippians 2:5)

Your attitude controls your life

There is one attitude that is at the root of everything godly in every Christian. The tree that grows from this root is large and complex. And many books and articles have been written about the behavior, belief, lifestyles, and actions that are the result of this attitude. But it is even more important to go back to the very Continue reading The attitude of a godly person (Philippians 2:5)

The perspective of a successful marriage

Couples who don't have this perspective almost never have a happy successful marriage. Couples who have this perspective almost always have a happy successful marriage. It's almost a miracle.

Couples who don’t have this perspective almost never have a happy successful marriage. Couples who do have this perspective almost always have a happy successful marriage. It’s almost a miracle! My wife and I have counseled many couples, who don’t have this perspective and refuse to learn this perspective, who will never have a happy successful marriage. But we have Continue reading The perspective of a successful marriage

Whose faith follow (Hebrews 13:7)

The Bible commands us to follow our leader's faith as they live it out in practical work of faith and labor of love.

The Bible says we should follow the faith of godly leaders. Therefore “who” we follow is important—what direction are they leading us? And “why” we follow them is even more important—what is our motivation and purpose? But “how” we follow them is the most important—will we reach the destination or barely begin the journey? Remember your leaders who taught you Continue reading Whose faith follow (Hebrews 13:7)

Acts 15 Grace changes everything

Acts 15 From death under the burden of the law to life in the fullness and power of Jesus Christ

From Moses until Acts 15, the Ten Commandments and the Law of Moses guided God’s people. But in Acts 15, everything changes through God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Early believers questioned whether Christians needed to follow the Law of Moses, like circumcision, to be saved. The apostles and elders met to discuss this issue. Peter explained that God knows our Continue reading Acts 15 Grace changes everything