Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. (Prov. 5:15–17) Ray Ortlund shared the following gem of wisdom in Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel on how freedom […]
Marriage & Relationships
5 Free Online Gospel-Centered Marriage Seminars
Counselor Brad Hambrick of The Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina (where J.D. Greear pastors) has provided free videos of five Christian marriage seminars titled “Creating a Gospel-Centered Marriage.” Each seminar works through important topics relating to marriage in five or six sessions with each session ranging from a half an hour to about fifty minutes. […]
Ten Bible Passages for Every Married Couple to Memorize
With so many mixed messages about marriage in the world today (and sometimes the church), it has never been more important for married couples to build their marriage on the solid foundation of God’s Word. Memorizing Scripture as a couple is a powerful tool in the hand of God to do just that. The following […]
How to Stop a Porn Addiction with Biblical Truth and the Power of the Holy Spirit
Pornography is one of the biggest problems facing the church of today. Modern technology like smartphones and high-speed internet has made it more accessible, affordable, and anonymous than ever, and it is wreaking havoc in the church by suffocating the spiritual lives of believers, destroying marriages and families, and diminishing the effectiveness of pastors. Reports […]
8 Research-Based Encouragements for Married Couples
You’ve probably heard the statistic quoted that 50% of all marriages end in divorce–and inside the church is no better. Evangelicals quote the 50% statistic like it’s Scripture–but is it true? Shaunti Feldhan in The Good News About Marriage (which I reviewed) plainly says (and backs up) that the 50% statistic isn’t true. She spent […]
