Tag Archives: One flesh

When it comes to Biblical marriage, many people put their whole focus on sex, but that is not what marriage is built on, even though it is important. The commentators and the naysayers focus on this and ridicule Christian young people for wanting to remain pure until marriage, but Christians ...

Part One It is human nature to complain and criticize but, of course, we know that the Bible clearly instructs us not to. There are many reasons why this sort of behavior should be avoided at all costs–it is hurtful, whether it is said to a person face-to-face or behind ...

“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 Ever notice how negative comments can spread like wildfire? One minute a group of women are talking recipes and babies and the next turns into husband-bashing time. One lady ...

“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” Ephesians 5:31 (NKJV) Every winter our church puts on an extravaganza of sorts, and it is called Married Life.  It is an event of celebration for ...

It was a clear August morning, and I was driving to see my grandparents. Suddenly, a prayer came into my spirit for a teenager whom I knew to have an unhealthy codependent relationship with his mother. “Lord, cut the apron strings,” I prayed aloud. I hadn’t been thinking of the ...