In the spirit of Throw-Back-Thursday, I thought I would repost my most viewed blog. Originally posted Aug. 20, 2012 Ephesians 5:31-33 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 31 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. 32 This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ … [Read more...] about Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
Family
I’m De HEAD!!
I’m De’ Head!! I’ve heard men actually say that in counseling sessions. I’ve had to laugh when someone has said that. I thought for a minute that they would start beating their chest to prove their dominance. I remember reading in a book that if you had to announce your headship, you weren’t the head. 1 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB95) 3 But I want you … [Read more...] about I’m De HEAD!!
Forgiveness and Repentance
“My husband has been cheating on me and I do not know if I can ever forgive and forget such an act.”“My wife talks to me with such disrespect and hatred that I’m not sure that I will ever be able to forgive and forget that.”I know that I could continue with different scenarios, but I think you get the picture of how many people feel about forgiving someone. It is a misnomer … [Read more...] about Forgiveness and Repentance
Married Forever
The marriage vows, "Till Death Do Us Part," seem to have lost their significance. Divorce is rampant all around us, including in the leadership of the church. I know pastors that are serving in churches that are divorced and remarried. I know churches that just turn a blind eye to that fact. I have heard on many occasions by clients that "God told them to leave their spouse." I … [Read more...] about Married Forever
Sexual Security
Yesterday I wrote The Woman’s Greatest Need in Marriage and I finished by giving a list of the areas women need security. Today I would like to discuss the area of sexual security for a woman and how a husband can make his wife feel secure sexually.We live in a very sexually charged society. We cannot drive down the road without seeing sexually explicit billboards. We’ve all … [Read more...] about Sexual Security