The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 I'm concerned about the impact of materialism on families today. During the Great Depression, it was easy enough for parents to tell...
Where did we get the notion that the Christian life is a piece of cake? Where is the evidence for the "name it, claim it" theology that promises God will skip along in front of us with His great...
Be kind and compassionate to each other, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 The great tragedies of life can undermine committed love, but so can minor frustrations...
Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. 1 Corinthians 7:27 What you have observed by looking around your social circles is born out by the numbers: According to nearly every relevant statistic, the...
Do you enjoy teasing your wife? When you're with friends, do you occasionally reveal an embarrassing secret about her? One key to building trust is to take great care not to hurt or embarrass those we...
In the 1960s, the surgeon general declared cigarettes harmful to the smoker's health. More recently, researchers have warned us about the dangers of foods high in fat and cholesterol. But we hear less...
I have found great wisdom in the adage, "That which you own will eventually own you!" Having surrendered my hard-earned dollars for a new object only obligates me to maintain and protect it; instead...
Under Mosaic Law, a newlywed husband had a specific responsibility to "cheer up his wife which he hath taken" (Deuteronomy 24:5, KJV). That still sounds like a good idea. Time must be reserved for...