A Woman’s Vow- Numbers 30
While the law in Numbers 30 is not for today, I remain convinced of the truth of it, and so its value to translate for us today.
Category: The Marriage Files
The wonders and frustrations of intergendered unions–How marriage works and how to make it work.
The Law of the Jealous Husband
Though the Old Testament Israelite law is not for today, its principles still hold value and its wisdom still illuminates our intergendered relationships.
Whose Name is Jealous
The wholesome version of jealousy needs to inform our marriages and worship, because of God’s passion for His people.
He Touched Him and He Yelled at Him
Often an intergendered relationship deals the compassion vs. competence spectrum. Our partners help show us our strength and challenge our weakness.
How To Forgive A Lot-Jesus on Daniel 9
Periodically we must lubricate intergendered love with forgiveness. Christ (using Daniel 9) gives us the way to, going way beyond tips to manage anger.
Making Love to Hard Hearts
The question, ‘When to Divorce?’, doesn’t get old. This sermon addressed a time when NYC was debating no-fault divorce, a hot topic 2,000 years before.
Obsessive Forgiveness
Crucial to what makes marriage work is resolutely offering grace to our spouses. We need tremendous spiritual power for this. The secret is in being forgiven.
Mad as Hell
We must squarely face the perennial obstacle of intergendered unions: anger. In our marriages, Jesus brings us to deep repentance and so deep redemption.
The War Brides of Deuteronomy
You could hear a pin drop after reading this passage, what my wife calls a pew-gripper. We were going through Deuteronomy…