A few resources I’ve found recently that have been helpful: “Devotions Aren’t Magic” — among other things, regular time with Christ cultivates delight in Him. Biblical Training recently updated its web page — and all the same very helpful resources are still there at no cost — including seminary level training. A great resource. Some […]
Read More Grab BagAmong several other titles, I am currently reading Paul Tripp’s new book What Did You Expect? The subtitle is helpful to understanding what God is doing in our lives to conform us to the image of His beloved Son through both our own sins and inadequacies, as well as those of our mates — Redeeming […]
Read More We live in one of two kingdomsThe Journal of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood has long been a very helpful resource and clear-sounding voice on the Biblical position of complementarianism in marriage. And a subscription to the bi-annual journal was always very affordable (I think about $10, if I remember correctly). And now the price is even better — it’s free! Like […]
Read More FREE — Journal of Biblical Manhood and WomanhoodJesus said, “If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it from you; it is better for you to enter life crippled or lame, than to have two hands or two feet and be cast into the eternal fire. If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it […]
Read More How far will you go in your battle against sin and pride?What I’ve lately been reading and listening to in books and blogs that is noteworthy: Desiring God, “The Difference Between Christianity and Buddhism” Al Mohler, “Permanence Before Experience — The Wisdom of Marriage” Al Mohler, “‘This is Life We’re Talking About’ — Abortion and the Health Care Bill” John Piper talks about “My 2010 Writing […]
Read More Grab BagTitle: In-Laws: Married with Parents Author: Wayne Mack Publisher: P & R Publishing, 2009; 48 pp. $4.99 (available in the GBC bookstore for $3) Recommendation (4-star scale): I have dozens of books on marriage and many more on men’s and women’s issues — how a man can be a godly husband and lead his wife […]
Read More Book Review: In-LawsYesterday was the day for candy, card, and flower shops. Today is the day for lovers. Yesterday the retailers made their money. Today marriage partners make their marriages. Call me fussy. Call me a curmudgeon. Call me a spoil sport. I just don’t like being told by business and industry when is the best time […]
Read More The day after Valentine’s Day – now what?Christianity Today editorial, “Just Married?”: In the context of this privatized understanding of marriage, in which the institution is valued for its tax value and its health-insurance implications, it is no wonder that gay activists are making their bid for its benefits. If marriage is merely the private choice of two individuals to enter into […]
Read More Today’s Quote – MarriageHoward Eyrich in The Journal of Modern Ministry: Seven key commitments for resolving marital conflict Committed to divorce being a non-option Speak the truth in love Take responsibility for thoughts and actions Seek and grant forgiveness Commit to repentance Practice the one anothers of Christian relationships Practice spiritual disciplines
Read More Today’s Quote – Resolving Conflict (Eyrich)A few links of interest that I’ve come across in the past couple weeks: “Great Cloud of Witnesses” — missionary stories compiled by Urbana. I’ve not read much on this site, but what led me to it was an interest in a pair of articles about Jim Elliott, written by his brother-in-law, David Howard (Pt […]
Read More Grab BagIn a recent blog post, John Piper provides a list of “Questions to Ask When Preparing for Marriage.” His list includes the areas of theology, worship, roles of husband and wife, children, entertainment, conflict, work, friends, and health and sickness. These excellent questions are designed to help couples move past superficiality and infatuation and help […]
Read More How well do you know your spouse?Title: Biblical Principles of Sex Author: Bob Smith Publisher: Timeless Texts, 2003; 51 pp. $8.00 Recommendation (4-star scale): This week, in our daily Bible reading program, we’ve finished reading the Song of Solomon. Much has been written and preached about this book in recent years — with a new interpretation that is much more literal […]
Read More Book Review: Biblical Principles of SexThis morning I caught up on some blog reading (I only check them sporadically these days). Here are a variety of links that I found interesting and beneficial: Al Mohler, “The Delay of Marriage and the Decline of Church Attendance” Al Mohler, “The Real Population Threat” “How to Pray for Joni Eareckson Tada” (and many […]
Read More Grab bagDave Harvey, When Sinners Say “I Do”: Marriage is joined upon a field of great spiritual battles. But it rests within a war that is already won. Our real oppontent is not on the opposite side of the bed, but within our hearts. Our enemy is the desires of our flesh that oppose the desires […]
Read More Today’s Quote – Marriage (Harvey)Dave Harvey, When Sinners Say “I Do”: To be suspicious of my own heart is to acknowledge two things: that my heart has a central role in my behavior, and that my heart has a permanent tendency to oppose God and his ways.
Read More Today’s Quote – Self-Examination (Harvey)
Words of Grace 