Category: Marriage

I came across this research piece that reports on the average cost of American weddings. If you have a daughter or two, you might want to check this one out!

When Lisa and I talked through our sermon series on marriage we considered several possible biblical couples. The list included the likes of Adam and Eve, Jacob and Rachel, David and Bathsheba, and Job and his unnamed wife. Each marriage had its own unique challenge that was not dissimilar from the challenges we face in…

I left yesterday’s post with an open ended question: How do we develop and cultivate trust in marriage? 1. Pray and read Scripture together on a regular basis. Many Christian couples who have mastered table grace have found it difficult to develop this routine with any degree of regularity, including us. It’s a hard discipline…

Admittedly, we don’t think much about Joseph and Mary outside of the month of December, and when we do, they serve the story as supporting actors to the star who is swaddled in the manger. We don’t pay much attention to Joseph because we’re not certain of the significance he plays in the story. As…

Yesterday I posted that character leads us to make commitments that are fulfilled in the simple, ordinary acts of everyday faithfulness. Doing little things with no expectation of anything in return, acknowledging each other’s kindnesses, accepting your spouse for who he or she is, and seeking to meet your mate’s needs rather than demanding your…

The story of Ruth is framed around brokenness and disappointment. Within the opening five verses Ruth lost her father in law, brother in law and husband. Three women are huddled together, filled with grief for their loss and fear for their future. It was at this point that Naomi determined to let her daughters in…