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 […]
Marriage & Relationships
A Great Gospel-Centered DVD Series from Dave Harvey
There is a stark reality that impacts–and has impacted–every marriage that has ever existed: We are all sinners. Sinners sin. Sin hurts people. Hurt people often have difficulty relating to those who hurt them. Even for the redeemed in Christ, sin is a present reality that we fight against. Dave Harvey, author of When Sinners […]
A Simple Theology of Relationships
Most of our day-to-day activity is lived in the context of relationships. Because of that, it is crucial that we have a biblical view of relationships so we can relate to others and deal with relational problems in a realistic, healthy, and grace-filled way. That’s why I’m glad that CCEF Paul Tripp and Timothy Lane of […]
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Sexuality (or Godliness vs. Porn)
Pornography is one of the biggest challenges the church faces in this generation. It is vital to understand Scripture’s teaching on it and also be aware of devastating consequences that come from consuming it. William Struthers shared this helpful chart* in Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain comparing healthy and unhealthy sexuality: Godly/Healthy Sexuality Pornography/Unhealthy […]
Francis Chan on Fighting for Joy, Singles Marrying Later, Spousal Arguments, and Monitoring Video Game Time
Francis Chan, pastor and author of the new marriage book You, Me and Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity, was recently a guest on the Ask Pastor John Podcast, where he shared about fighting for joy, leading his family, why singles marry later, spousal arguments, and other topics, including monitoring video game time of kids in the […]
