The Change Is Wrought in the Believing One—At first the unbelieving one may make no show of opposition in the new relation; but when the subject of Bible truth is presented for attention and consideration, the feeling at once arises: “You married me, knowing that I was what I am; I do not wish... Read More

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be... Read More

I am fascinated by the implications of the Jesus’ description of the last days, especially His words, “Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold” (Matthew 24:12). I have concluded that when love waxes cold the family is affected first. The promise and warning found in... Read More

The Plea—“He Is Favorable to Religion.”—The plea is sometimes made that the unbeliever is favorable to religion and is all that could be desired in a companion except in one thing—he is not a Christian. Although the better judgment of the believer may suggest the impropriety of a union for life... Read More

If we see our personal and family problems as only psychological, then we may decide that the solution is to make an appointment to see a counselor or a medical doctor. But when we see that our problems stem first from sin in our own hearts, then we will pray the prayer of David:

True Love Versus Passion—Love ... is not unreasonable; it is not blind. It is pure and holy. But the passion of the natural heart is another thing altogether. While pure love will take God into all its plans, and will be in perfect harmony with the Spirit of God, passion will be headstrong,... Read More

Some teach that our environment—especially that which our parents provided—is to blame for our troubles. The Bible does recognize that we may have come from dysfunctional homes. However, notice what it says in Ezekiel 18:20-22, 26-28, 30:

"The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son... Read More

I was sitting on the platform. It was nearly time for me to preach. We had sung the hymns and given the offering. Now someone was telling the children’s story. As I looked across the congregation I realized that what we refer to as the church family is simply the sum of the individual families... Read More

Sometimes when we look into a mirror, we see bitterness, resentment, depression, anger, or fear, and we think, Oh, oh--I just saw a reflection of my wife [or my husband].  Maybe we did. But if we're honest, most of the time we'll have to admit that we actually were seeing ourselves.