Family
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Watch Your Language (Guest Post by Bob Hudson)
The following is a guest post from Bob Hudson, a dear member of the church I serve and someone who has been a major blessing in my life. Bob just […]
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Is it a Sin to Have Sex Before Marriage?
Is it wrong to have sex before marriage? If two consenting adults want to have sex but aren’t married, is that a sin? There are a lot of opinions about […]
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On This Siblings Day, I Reflect on My Sister — and on the Sanctity of Life
Today is Siblings Day, and my thoughts turn to my sister. Her caregivers, co-workers, and housemates know her as “Kim.” I will always know her as “Kimmy.” Kimmy has lived […]
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Take Time to Rest
Rest is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. Somewhere along the way, we started treating exhaustion like a badge of honor. If we’re not working, striving, and pushing ourselves to […]
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What Does it Mean to Honor Our Parents?
This Sunday (May 12) is Mother’s Day. Churches across America (as well as Australia, Italy, Turkey, and other countries that observe Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May) will […]
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The United Methodist Church Affirms LGBTQ+ Church Members. I Have Questions.
Of those who remain affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the denomination that goes back to John Wesley, most are overjoyed that their denomination last week redefined marriage, while “removing […]
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It’s Not Your Spouse’s Job to Make You Happy
Your wife or husband should love you, serve you, and contribute to your happiness. But your spouse cannot make you happy. It is neither possible nor fair for you to […]
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17 Proverbs for a Stronger, Happier Marriage
The Book of Proverbs is the greatest collection of wisdom ever put to paper (or…originally, papyrus or parchment). If you want to enjoy a strong, healthy, and happy marriage, you […]
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Sacred Sexuality: 10 Bible Passages That Teach Sexual Morality
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is one of the defining landmarks of the mid-Atlantic coastal region. I’ve traveled across it numerous times. One time, there was some kind of road work […]
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Should Christians Participate in Halloween?
As we get closer to October 31, this question becomes more pressing in the minds of believers, especially parents. I hope that I can offer some helpful food for thought […]
