Marriage as an Instructor in the Grace of God

It is safe to say that we are all tolerant of imperfection. We are surrounded by a bunch of sinners (Romans 3:23) who constantly break the law of God. The bible tells us, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it” (Jeremiah 17:9). Now that you know this is not going to be one of those “try to make … Continue reading Marriage as an Instructor in the Grace of God

Is Marriage Simply a 50-50 Partnership?

Lately, I have heard some people describe marriage as a 50-50 partnership. In order for a marriage to work, they say that each spouse must do their “half” of the work. When marriages function from a 60-40 ratio or even a 70-30 breakdown, the marriage suffers, or so they say. From the first time I heard this, something about it didn’t sit right with me. … Continue reading Is Marriage Simply a 50-50 Partnership?

Discipleship Through the Word of God

This morning I met with my friend John Mccracken for breakfast. We enjoyed good food and fellowship but there was a greater purpose for this meeting – bible study. Today we worked through the second half of Romans 15 and were greatly blessed by the inspired words of Paul. What takes place in our weekly meetings reminds me of Acts 8:26-35: “Now an angel of … Continue reading Discipleship Through the Word of God