Relationship

Samson + Women = Disaster

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” – Proverbs 13:20 The third theme in Samson’s life is women. He appears to be a man obsessed with them, longing for a satisfying relationship, but so sexually unhinged, emotionally unhappy, and spiritually unhealthy that he never has a loving … Read more

Where is the physical line before marriage?

1 Corinthians 7:9 – But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.  I would say that if a single person were asking this question, it’s the wrong question and probably doesn’t come from the purest heart. Song of Songs 8:4 says, “Do not … Read more

How can you help your wife with insecurity?

Ephesians 5:28 – In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.  If you’re a husband whose wife is having a tough season, or even a tough day, where the Enemy is attacking her, one of the most powerful things you can do is … Read more

Is divorce ever ok?

Mark 10:2 – And Pharisees came up and in order to test [Jesus] asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” The subject of divorce is one of the most debated areas of Bible study for at least three reasons. One, marriage is sacred to God and should be held in high … Read more

Is the Bible anti-sex?

Genesis 2:24 – Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.  My wife Grace and I like to make the comparison that some people see sex as god, some see it as gross, but God wants us to see it as … Read more

Will God forgive you if you’ve been divorced?

1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  When the subject of divorce arises, there are numerous questions that people have, including the reasons divorce is permitted according to the Bible. This subject is one of the … Read more

Should you date a non-Christian?

2 Corinthians 6:14 – Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?  Let me start by saying my wife Grace and I did this wrong and, even if you’ve done things wrong like we did, there’s still grace and hope for you. … Read more