When I became the holder of a mortgage and the father of three kids, I began to understand the concern about high electric bills. I found myself coming home from work and being able to spot my house a …
An Acquired Love
If you were a male believer around the time of Moses and Joshua, your job was to fight. As the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they were sometimes chastised for their cowardice and lethargy and …
Jesus-Style
In the Gospels, Jesus stresses God’s generosity and our obligation to show generosity. Social mercy begins with the freedom we have because God is so generous: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for …
Marshmallows and Marriage
Mature Christians recognize and appreciate the sweet side of suffering. Teresa of Avila wrote, “Lord, how you afflict your lovers! But everything is small in comparison to what you give them …
A Simple Exercise to Crank Things Up in the Bedroom
In her book Mating in Captivity, Esther Perel, a therapist, describes a simple tool to help couples understand each other better. We can live with each other and be married to each other for years and …
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What I’m Writing Next: A Book on Sex
“Gary,” my friend asked me and a number of other writers/speakers/pastors involved in national marriage ministry. “What’s the one book you’d recommend for Christian couples about sex?” This man has …
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