Marriage is a gift of God. “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord” (Proverbs 18:22). When a couple decides to tie the knot, we should celebrate and rejoice with them. As Christians, we always want to elevate the beauty and goodness of marriage. But there is another side to this. Divorce stats are not particularly encouraging. … Continue reading Pre-Marital Counseling Topics for Pastors
Out of all the jobs out there, I am convinced being a pastor’s wife is among the hardest. Yes, being a pastor is hard, but being married to a pastor is perhaps even harder. Many a pastor’s wife has told her husband, “I’ve had enough! I can’t do this anymore.” Pastor’s wives need the ministry of the whole body of Christ, including that of their … Continue reading 6 Ways Pastors Can Minister to Their Wives
Children are a gift of God. It has always been this way and it always will be. God told Adam and Eve, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it” (Genesis 1:28). Clearly, God wasn’t saying “one and done” to them. The Creator was telling His image bearers, “have sex, and have lots of it!” And as you fill the world with … Continue reading 6 Ways Churches Can Support Foster and Adoptive Families
Shepherd the Flock 