Introduction: Brothers and sisters, we are in a battle. It is the same battle that the saints of Christ have been in since the beginning and it is the same battle the original readers were fighting when Peter wrote this letter to them. I would like to draw your attention to some of the things […]
By Carolina Sandell Berg Day by day and with each passing moment,Strength I find to meet my trials here;Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,I’ve no cause for worry or for fear.He whose heart is kind beyond all measureGives unto each day what He deems best–Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,Mingling toil with peace and […]
Years ago, when I was a pretty new Christian, our submarine was preparing to go on a “Northern run.” The plan was to rise early one morning, submerge off the coast of Norfolk, VA and 73 days later surface off Norfolk, VA. There were five or six Christians on board and 95, or so, others. […]
But how can I pay for what God has done for me? Well, I can drink the cup cheerfully and can praise and thank the name of my Lord. That is to say, I can bear my suffering and misfortune with gladness, singing, “Alleluia!” “This do, and thou shalt live.” Christ our Lord, “which hath […]
It matters little, then, that God has caused you to be sick and bedridden inasmuch as he has also abundantly blessed you, chosen you, and rescued you from the darkness of the devil and the rabble of hell. Offer God Thanksgiving, give him the interest due him honestly, pay your vows. It is as Psalm […]
“I am sorry that God has heaped more sickness upon you, but I am certain that by God’s grace you are one of those rare birds who take the word of God very seriously and are faithful to the kingdom of Christ. I also know that your health and activity can be useful and comforting to […]
I’ve written about what respect looks like here and here. Today I would like to recommend a book that does a great job of describing what respect looks like and how to do it. It really is a great book on the topic. Here it is Love & Respect, by Emerson Eggerichs. You can find it here. As is often […]
Yesterday I posted a few Biblical principles regarding how a wife might respect and show honor to her husband. Here are a few practical ideas: Remember that all of this comes in the context of walking with God. You should remember that what you’re trying to do with your husband is to make him the most […]
I chatted with a lady the other day who was having difficulties living with her husband. I gave her some really good advice, but after she left, I realized I hadn’t given her anything concrete to think about and practical thins she could do. So, here are some thoughts on what wives respecting their husbands […]
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