Sin’s Hidden Cost
Sin may look like a bargain in the moment, but its hidden cost can take everything that matters to you.
What We’ve Gotten Wrong About Headship
For the other articles in this Series, click here. The Apostle Paul teaches that “the man is the head of the woman” (1 Cor 11:3; also Eph 5:23). This is a tactless and ugly saying to the modern ear. In spite of its perceived tactlessness, still many continue to uphold “male headship” as an enduring sign of true orthodoxy—even, for some, as the litmus test for true commitment to the authority of God’s word. And while I certainly believe that Christians are to affirm male headship (at least in some way, as I will explain), I am also aware that...
4 Things You Should Know About Tradwives
The problem arises when a beautiful personal conviction hardens into a universal prescription.
Marriage Won’t Fix Your Porn Problem
You currently struggle with porn. Maybe you watch it once or twice a week, perhaps a handful of times a year. The fact remains, pornography is part of your life. You also desire to be married, and you find yourself thinking that if you just had the proper outlet for these sexual temptations, you wouldn’t even think of watching porn. It makes sense, doesn’t it? If you are married, why watch porn? Brother or sister, this line of thinking is rooted in lies. Your porn use won’t end when you get married. Here are three reasons why. Sex in Marriage...
To Be Married with a Newborn Is a Reminder We Can’t Do It All
The early morning light streamed in the window of our hospital recovery room, reminding us that our long night of labor was over. My husband held our hours-old daughter, sat on the end of my bed, and looked at her peaceful face as she slept. We finally had a moment of stillness and quiet almost 24 hours after arriving at our local hospital––bags in hand, waters broken, and ready to meet our long-awaited baby girl. He sighed and said, “I can’t believe that some men, after walking through it all: pregnancy, labor, and birth, would want to cheat on their...
