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Category: Love

“Choose Wisely”: How to Have a Mostly “Functionally Egalitarian” Marriage (Part 1)

By Le Ann Trees / August 31, 2023

Why do many happily married couples who consider themselves complementarians seem to have a “functionally egalitarian” marriage? This is part one of a multi-part series on nurturing a joyful marriage in Christ.

25 Bible Passages about Adoption into God’s Family

By BCL / August 18, 2023

To be a Christian is to belong to God and be his child for eternity. Here are 25 Bible passages about what it means to be adopted into God’s family.

The Definition of Kindness According to the Bible

By Daniel Rowlands / August 10, 2023

Kindness matters. Yet, as we watch the evening news, it sure seems lacking. What is the definition of kindness according to the Bible?

The Forbidden Woman: Some Thoughts on Love, Marriage, and Adultery

By Chris Gordon / July 11, 2023

Adultery is the ultimate act of betrayal in the great design of marriage that intends for us to love the spouse that we are joined to by God himself. Proverbs 5 provides us with great insight into the pathway of adultery.

The Importance of Praying Together as a Couple Before Marriage

By Wes Bredenhof / January 9, 2023

There are 3 good reasons why a young couple should be praying together before marriage, and even before their engagement.

What Is God-Given Love?

By Daniel Rowlands / November 3, 2022

What does God’s love look like, and what makes it different from how the world thinks about love?

3 Ways the Gospel Brings Harmony to Your Marriage

By Wes Van Fleet / July 30, 2022

We all enter into marriage with a bit of baggage. Yet, when we come to the place where both persons in marriage have their minds and hearts fixed on Christ, something beautiful happens.

Hope in Singleness

By Benjamin Williamson / February 26, 2022

Books on singleness tend to fall into two categories: 1) being single is a burden and 2) being single is the best thing. As a 37-year-old single man, I thought I would share some thoughts that others have found helpful.

Practical Tips for Taming Your Temper

By Lara d'Entremont / January 31, 2022

Anger is a product of our hearts, and our hearts are the source of all our desires and thoughts. Here are some practical tips for controlling our emotions in the moment.