In recent years, marriage rates have dropped dramatically. Fewer people are choosing to marry, and many see marriage as optional, outdated, or even unnecessary. But as Christians, we must ask: Does marriage matter? Not just for individuals, but for society as a whole? The answer, according to both Scripture and common sense, is a resounding… Continue reading Marriage: A Gift for Individuals and Society
God’s Design for Marital Love When people think of Christianity and sex, some assume that Christians are prudish—uncomfortable with the topic or trying to suppress desire. But the truth is, God designed sex and celebrates it within marriage. The Bible is not silent about this. The entire book, Song of Solomon, is dedicated to the… Continue reading A Holy Romance:
A Biblical Perspective Sexual intimacy is a powerful and sacred part of human relationships. In the context of marriage, it is a natural and good part of God’s design. The Bible acknowledges that sexual pleasure within marriage is not only permissible but also deeply meaningful, as it brings husband and wife together physically, emotionally, and… Continue reading The Beauty of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage:
A Biblical Guide for Christian Young Men Young men are starting to come back to church in droves. One area of life in which they are looking for direction is marriage. The Bible gives a lot of guidance regarding what Christian single men can do now to prepare for marriage. Marriage is a sacred covenant… Continue reading Preparing for Marriage:
When we confess sin, we often use generic wording. We may say something like, “I am sorry I got upset with you,” or “I am sorry for what happened over the last couple of days or weeks.” In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, we see something different. Nehemiah led the Israelites, who were enslaved… Continue reading Why Good Confession Names Sin
Marriage is a vast, beautiful endeavor. It also sometimes requires more reflection and purposeful action. Those getting married for the first time often require a lot of direction on what a godly marriage looks like. We have put links to several of our past articles below. First, you need to understand the purposes of marriage.… Continue reading Helping Wives Start from the Beginning
As men get married, several of them are starting from scratch. By that, I mean that this is their first marriage, so they do not have any experience. Also, while they had a father who was a husband or partner to their mother, they may not have seen a biblically healthy marriage. They may not… Continue reading Helping Husbands Start from the Beginning
Ephesians 5 provides instructions on how God has structured the family unit and how they are called to interact. One way to do this is for the husband to lead his wife (23) and the wife to submit to her husband (22). The husband is not to lead in an authoritarian way but sacrificially and… Continue reading 5 Ways A Wife Can Submit to Her Husband’s Lead
In Ephesians 5, the apostle Paul calls men to be the leaders of their marriage. They are not to do so in a domineering or demeaning way. In fact, the apostle Paul points to the example of how Jesus leads the church, and calls them to do so in a loving and sacrificial way. Here… Continue reading 5 Ways for Men to Lead Their Wives
There are a lot of people who are choosing to be single these days. Choosing to be single is different from those who are single but do not want to be. These are people who do not want to be married. The long-term ramifications of this will start to be seen over the next decade… Continue reading WHY SPOUSES ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FRIENDS
