By John Piper Bob Provo suggested after our evening service on July 26 that when Jesus said, No one who drinks old wine desires the new, because he says the old is good (Luke 5:39) what he meant was, You cant teach an old dog new tricks. I think he is probably right.
Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘I am the LORD your God Leviticus 18:2 (NIV) Ive often wished I could travel back 16 years ago and give my young bride self some advice. But since thats not possible, I love sharing what Ive learned with others.
Being stubbornly silent or verbally explosive during marital conflict doesn’t honor God. Finding balance in marital conflict resolution expresses honor and love for God. article by Matthew D. Turvey A husband and wife were fighting. They refused to talk. Getting ready for a business trip the next day, and not willing to be the first [...]
Avoiding conflict in marriage isn’t fair to yourself or your spouse. Learning to embrace and resolve conflict healthily leads to a better marriage. articleby Matthew D. Turvey Remember June and Ward Cleaver that oh-so-happy couple that chuckled through life’s lessons with nary a care? The couple that never seemed to have any conflict? Never seemed [...]
David & Lisa Frisbie
Authors, The Soul-Mate Marriage It’s more difficult to look at marriage as we actually experience it, taking note of its deep fantasies, its hidden emotions,
and its place in the life of the soul; not looking for perfection, but asking what the soul is doing when it entices us toward such a demanding [...]
Whitney Hopler Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer Editor’s Note: The following is a report on the practical applications of Will Davis Jr.’s book, Pray Big for Your Marriage: The Power of Praying God’s Promises for Your Relationship, (Revell Books, 2008). Your marriage has the potential to bless both you and your spouse in significant ways. So don’t [...]
Whitney Hopler Live It Editor When two women who love the same man are thrown together, the results aren’t always pretty. Mother-in-laws can have trouble letting go of their sons. Daughter-in-laws can struggle to embrace their husbands’ families. Mutual understanding and wise negotiations are required to help mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws fuse healthy relationships with each [...]