If you cherish some thing, you protect it. In the same way, if you cherish some one, you will protect them. One of the ways to build a cherishing heart toward your spouse, and to help your spouse feel …
Grace and Truth: The Key to Cherishing an Imperfect Spouse
Chet was being a jerk at a family gathering and a relative called him out on it. On the way home, he asked Bonnie what she thought. “You weren’t being a jerk,” Bonnie said. “You were just being …
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Sloth: The Spiritual Assassin
There’s a killer at loose in the church, a spiritual assassin with a long line of casualties to his name. He assaults relationships, our bodies, our bank accounts, our prayer lives, and, if …
Help! I’m Infatuated with Someone Other Than My Spouse
In 1977, Avodah Offit wrote a popular book entitled The Sexual Self that became a favorite among many sex therapists. I’m not endorsing the book (I haven’t actually read it), but she has a quote in it …
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The Blessing and Necessity of Good Works
As a protestant, I grew up hearing “good works” talked about the way so many talk about porn today—with utter disgust and horror. Legalism was condemned with a fiery fervor, and “works righteousness” …
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The Great Christian Classics List
Last week, I wrote about my lifelong love affair with the great Christian classics. This week, I want to offer a list of ones to consider. Please keep in mind: I read books from all major Christian …