Marriage is God’s institution? No. God created marriage? Not quite. God is reflected in marriage? I mean; true but not we’re after. God is a covenant keeping God (Yes!) and marriage is his covenant between a man, a woman, and the Lord. Wait, I fell asleep just reading the title.… Read More »
Why The Ten Commandments Are A Big Deal
As a student of the Bible, I have found it is better for me to study the word of God within a narrative framework. In my twenties, I was very serious about learning the truth of Scripture and would study constantly. Over time, I found it difficult to remember all the “proof texts” I felt… Read More »
Choosing A Mate (2024 version)
Editor’s note: This article is from eleven years ago. The first sentence is more true today than then. The rest isn’t bad either, he said humbly.-JS] In the past week, our family celebrated Mother’s Day and the 16th anniversary of Wendy saying “Yes” to a question I am sure she didn’t fully comprehend at the… Read More »
Patriarchy: It’s Not Just Something Gen Z Kids Fight
To woke teenagers everywhere, the patriarchy is something you want to topple. As in, “That’s just something old people say because they are conditioned to accept an evil, slavery-based, male dominated society. Fight the patriarchy, man.” If this makes no sense to you, consider yourself lucky. Speaking of confusing people, every time I bring up… Read More »
Cutting A Deal
Few things will leave you with a better understanding of the nature and grace of God, than a study of covenants in the Bible. One of the benefits of the pre-marital counseling I am blessed to participate in, is the constant reminder of the covenant nature of God’s relationship with people. We use a book… Read More »