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The Bible tells us to “consider others more important than ourselves.” This is especially crucial in marriage, where becoming complacent and selfish is easy. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain how obeying this principle is beneficial because it involves two ingredients of respect. The Beelers describe what these are and how they work together in a relationship.
The Bible instructs husbands to live with their wives in “an understanding way.” That means to value and honor their opinion. In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that respect should go both ways, and they share a personal story about when one of them failed to do so. Enjoy this insightful and light-hearted discussion about how married couples need to defer to one another.
In this uplifting video, Dr. Owen Strachan beautifully explores the meaning of Christmas through the lens of the incarnation, celebrating the profound truth of Immanuel—God with us. Dr. Strachan also reminds us that Christians are a people of joy and feasting, not despair, as we reflect on the incredible gift of salvation that comes through Jesus. Watch now and experience the joy of Immanuel!
What’s the secret to finding a love that lasts forever? Is it love at first sight? Brenen and Morgan Beeler reveal the answers in this video. They also show you what to do if love begins to fade in your marriage. Their powerful insights are based on the "Love at First Sight" devotional from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s Night Light for Couples (page 15).
Is this the person for me? That’s the natural question people ask before dating, courting, and ultimately getting married. The emotions can run high during this time, but Brenan and Morgan Beeler explain how to move beyond the emotions and find your answer in the Word of God. In this deeply personal video, the Beelers walk through their relationship and how the Lord brought them together.
Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. In this lighthearted video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share one of the hiccups that occurred on their first date. The embarrassed Brenen and compassionate Morgan make this fun, but also bring out how two people can work together to handle the curveballs life throws our way.
One of the best parts of holidays is spending time with family. We come together, eat good food, and enjoy all sorts of fun with one another. No FaceTime; no phone calls. We're together—we're with each other. This is what we call the blessing of bodily presence. This wonderful gift is at the heart of Christmas.
Christmas is a season of great joy, and rightly so. But here's another truth: Christmas can be hard for some people. Maybe Christmas reminds them of sad days in the past. They possibly miss people who are not with them. It may be that they see other families enjoying closeness, but they are lonely. Perhaps Christmas actually ends up bringing more sorrow than normal seasons of life.
We've all been tempted to "upgrade" a story. When asked, "How many fish did you catch?" we may want to add an extra fish or two. When questioned about how many pages we've read for our assignment, we might pad our page count. Sometimes, we want things to sound a little better than they are.
Joseph doesn't have a huge role in many retellings of the Christmas story. He's represented by a figurine in our little plastic manger scenes. However, like that little plastic guy, he doesn't say much, do much, or factor into the story to a strong degree.
