Do you find yourself NOT wanting to get married? In this video, I cover SIX REASONS why you don't want to get married that could ease your worries and help you realize that this thought is a lot more common than you think!
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge. -Psalm 51:4, NIV You cry out, “Why doesn’t the LORD accept my worship?” I’ll tell you why! Because the LORD witnessed the vows you and your wife made … Continue reading "God-sized Cheater Problem"
This message is not for everyone, except those who can receive it. I say this because I do not try to force my beliefs on people who do not believe the way I do. I truly respect the fact that not e…
I've spoken with dozens of people wrestling with a call to be a church planter. They want to discuss the biggest challenges they will face as a church planter. They are the same almost every time.
“It is ironic, then, that Christians who denounce the prosperity gospel have in recent years touted its sexier, if subtler, form: the sexual prosperity gospel…. [The Sexual Prosperity Gospel] holds that God will reward premarital chastity with a good Christian spouse, great sex and perpetual marital fulfillment.” -Katelyn Beaty in “Joshua Harris and the sexual … Continue reading "Impact of “The Sexual Prosperity Gospel”"
My husband and I gave a recently wed couple a “try-out” to do some work for us. We had seen them individually in the community but knew little about them. They proved to be knowledgeable and hard...
Dr. Meg Meeker’s book is the subject of a new Pure Flix original movie of the same name, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters (available now). Starring a pair of real-life husband and wife actors (Robyn Lively/Bart Johnson, Maria Canals-Barrera/David Barrera), the film tells the story of Steve, a father of three who is desperately trying to hold onto his little girls.
The pattern of co-dependency first started with Solomon, who married the Queen of Sheba. This marriage led him to leave his love for God and to serve other foreign gods. This generational pattern was passed down to Ahab, who was an extreme case. This is why choosing a life partner is such an important decision, as being attached to the wrong person can ruin your life.
“For I, the LORD, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them.” -Isaiah 61:8, NLT When I was going through my ecclesiastical trial to keep my ministerial credentials, someone I trusted asked me why my former denomination was so fixated … Continue reading "Why bother to blame?"
If a pastor is not careful, the weight of everyone else's problems will take precedence over the issues and concerns of the pastor's immediate family. I see it frequently among pastors I encounter. An effective pastor long-term will learn to protect the family.
