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…
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…
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…
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…
During the school year, my morning routine usually involves some sort of breakfast preparation. I try and whip something interesting up before I have to drive my daughter to school. Sometimes when the bed feels just too cozy to leave and I snooze a few extra times, I end up running a little behind. In my rush to get things ready,…