I am always looking at books on marriage to read and evaluate for use in my ministry. There are so many good books out there on marriage and more are being written seems like every day. The last book that I read was Real Marriage by Mark and Grace Driscoll. What a book! I realize that many people have written comments about the book, some have been very positive while others … [Read more...] about Summary of Real Marriage
Family
Reconciling Relationships
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32 NASB) I know that this verse is one that many Christians learn early in their lives. (I remember memorizing this verse as a child in Vacation Bible School.) I want to delve into the meaning of this verse a little. How many times has someone done … [Read more...] about Reconciling Relationships
School Memories
This summer was my 30th high school reunion, which unfortunately I was unable to attend. But, I am a member of our high school group on FaceBook and much of the discussion since the event has been about teachers and our education. One person listed her teachers along with the school nurse. Wow, what a memory! I almost remember my teachers' names. Unfortunately, I do not … [Read more...] about School Memories
Mother’s Day
Titus 2:3-5 (NASB) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, 4 so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
Loving Your Wife as Christ Loved the Church
I realize that Valentine’s Day has passed several weeks ago and for many men that means we have another year before we need to focus on being romantic or showing a special effort of “loving” our wives. I want to tell you that if that is your attitude, you are really struggling in your relationship with your mate. Maybe you are asking why she isn’t as affectionate as you would … [Read more...] about Loving Your Wife as Christ Loved the Church