Posts tagged “Marriage”
Rock-star parents
The other day a dad thanked me for commanding him to be mediocre. During a recent sermon, I had asked him and all the…
Being human
When my youngest daughter was born, she came out crying. The doctor said, “It’s a girl!” but my daughter just cried at the sound…
Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Abusive
What does God say to those who have hurt others? Can we, like Jesus, be full of both grace and truth to the abusive? Pastor Mike talks about how abusers can move forward—beyond God’s wrath—to a healing and hopeful relationship with God and the church. If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse to find more resources and information for getting help.
Abuse: What Does God Say? To the Abused
Despite the alarming statistics, the topic of abuse is rarely touched in the Christian community. What does God say about abuse? What does God think about abuse? What does God say to a church filled with unspoken trauma and deep wounds? If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please go to timeofgrace.org/abuse to find more resources and information for getting help.
Jesus’ forgiving grace
I once heard of a pastor who had the best/most unsuccessful counseling idea. When couples brought their conflicts into his office, he would say…
A shout-out to “unslothy” women
The closest my wife gets to sloth is holding one. On a recent vacation, our family visited a sloth habitat in Honduras where my…
Tough Questions With Pastor Mike
This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from from viewers like you.
What most married people forget
Do you know the difference between most dating couples and many married people? In a word—effort. When we date someone, we usually put in…
Is Porn OK for Married Couples?
Is porn harmful even when a married couple watches it together? This week, Pastor Mike answers tough questions from from viewers like you.
Ladies, we men need you
There are few things as statistically powerful as a man who loves Jesus. Perhaps you’ve read the studies concerning the impact men have on…
The loyalty of a husband
I have a friend who studied art and design. He says, “The eye is drawn to a vertical line.” That’s the temptation men face…
Lay down love
These days, marriage is about as popular as powdered wigs. Divorce abounds; cohabiting is the norm. Part of the problem is that godly love…