Why Do We Need Theology?
I heard someone say once that being a believer + time does not necessarily equal spiritual maturity. The longer I’ve been a follower of Christ, the more truth I see in that statement. Why Do We Need Theology? I believe...
“Handling Anger Biblically” Part 3
Anger … it’s a common, almost universal struggle. We get angry because we want to decide what’s right and what’s wrong for us! We want to control what goes on around us. Anger is not just an emotion. It’s an issue of the heart (Matt. 15.18-20). And when we are angry our tendency, instead of taking responsibility for it, is to make excuses, minimize it, or blame other people or our circumstances. We’ve touched on them in previous posts, but today, we’re going to talk about the two primary forms of anger and steps to overcoming it.
“Handling Anger Biblically” Part 2
While it may take different forms, most of us have struggled with anger. Some of us turn our anger inward by clamming up or engaging in self-destructive behaviors. Some of us explode at the least provocation. No matter how we express it, anger can be extremely damaging. Today’s post is part 2 of our discussion on “Handling Anger Biblically.”
Handling Anger Biblically Part 1
While it may take different forms, most of us have struggled with anger. Some of us turn our anger inward by clamming up or engaging in self-destructive behaviors. Some of us explode at the least provocation. Anger can be extremely destructive. It can cost us our jobs, our marriages, our families, our testimonies, even our health. Much has been written about anger and how to control it, but the Bible doesn’t call us to control sinful anger. It calls us to something much deeper.
Marriage Made in Heaven? Part 15 “Living with an Unbeliever”
Perhaps you or someone you know is married to an unbeliever. While it can be challenging, the Bible can help you live in that situation. That’s our subject for today.
Marriage Made in Heaven? Part 14 “Parenting as a Team”
Many people consider parenting to be the mother’s job and, even if they believe both parents need to be involved, mom often ends up with most of the responsibility. But parenting isn’t a one-person job. God intended for moms and dads to parent as a team.
Marriage Made in Heaven? Part 13 “Healthy Communication”
“Communication is to a relationship what blood is to the human body. Communication nourishes and sustains a relationship. Remove it, and you no longer have a relationship.”
The Bible has much to say about the importance of healthy communication and the results of bad communication. James said the tongue can be “set on fire by hell.” So, how can couples grow and become more intentional when it comes to healthy communication?
Marriage Made in Heaven? Part 12 “Loving Leadership”
Leadership books, seminars, articles, and posts abound in every realm of life. They approach leadership in many different ways. Jesus’ explanation of leadership might seem counter-intuitive to many. In fact, it even surprised His disciples. But Jesus’ kind of leadership is extremely important to understand, especially in the context of marriage.
Marriage Made in Heaven? Part 11 “RESPECT”
RESPECT: It’s a word that comes up often in counseling rooms. It’s tossed out in the midst of arguments. Some demand it and will make you pay if you don’t give it. We all want it, but most of us have trouble giving it.
Marriage Made in Heaven? Part 10 “Resolving Conflict”
Conflicts and disagreements happen in the best of marriages, but what happens when we aren’t resolving conflict biblically?
