Psalm 127 says “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep. Behold, children are a heritage from…
Matthew 5:1 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. We met Peaches last year at a hotel we were staying at. She was a hotel employee that you would not forget. Our family returned to the same hotel this year and we were reunited with Peaches…
God’s covenant with Adam and Eve contained two interdependent provisions: descendents and dominion. Two people alone could not take dominion of the Earth. It would require descendants. For us as believers, having children is a response to God’s command. “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it” (Gen. 1:28). When a couple enters into marriage, they make themselves…
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your financial situation? Many are weathering financial storms right now and feeling like they have dug themselves a hole to deep to get out of. But as believers in Jesus, we always have hope! No situation is hopeless. Even if your debt mountain looks so big to you that it couldn’t possibly ever be paid…
by Tom Houck Relationships Prior to Marriage Most of the boyfriend/girlfriend relationships we see today do not match the type of relationship needed to translate into a successful marriage. Those relationships are usually not created for the right purpose, nor do they contain the right kind of preparation or practice. Going from these types of relationships into a marriage relationship…
I leaned into hear my beautiful mother’s voice. Her words revealed the Korean descent as she spoke with a sharp, Asian accent , “Now, my daughter, the role of husband is very important. You know why? Because husband is ‘band around ‘ house’.” I must say that this simple, broken English quote, spoken with penetrating truth, flowing forth from my…
What is “Mom and Dad” time? It’s a set apart time of day where husband and wife have uninterrupted conversation on the couch while the children quietly observe in the same room. Here is how it looks. As the head of the household Dad announces to his wife and children that it is “Mom and Dad” time. Mom stops doing…
Whether we’ve been married for one day or one decade, one of the most important skills for a married couple to learn is how to navigate through conflict and bring it to resolution. We aren’t aware of any marriage, including our own that is free from disagreements so everyone who is married or plans to be someday can benefit…
Father God, I pray that you would give us the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You. Lord, that the eyes of our understanding would be enlightened that we may know what is the hope of your calling and what are the riches of the glory of Your inheritance in the saints. Father God, that we may…
Are your finances important to God? He speaks of it frequently in His Word. With as many as 3000+ references to money in the Bible, all indications are it is of some importance. In fact, the more someone talks about something or writes about something clues you in as to how much importance they place on that subject. If you…