The short list of my favorite books on marriage: The Godly Home by Richard Baxter What Did You Expect? by Paul Tripp When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey Sex, Romance and the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by William Cutler and Sandra Glahn God, Marriage, and Family by [...]
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Reading to Ripen Marriage
Posted in Marriage & Family, tagged Books, Marriage & Family on December 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Avoiding Conflict at Home
Posted in Marriage & Family, tagged Marriage & Family on December 17, 2008 | 4 Comments »
My favorite marriage advice comes from Richard Baxter’s 17th century article, Directives for Avoiding Dissension in the Home. The article has helped my own marriage, and I’ve used it frequently in marriage counseling and leadership training. One of the great things about Baxter is his clear and practical style. But after 350 years his language [...]
The Power of a Beautiful Wife
Posted in Marriage & Family, tagged Femininity, Marriage & Family on October 18, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The book of Esther is one of the most interesting stories in the entire Bible. In it, a young Jewish girl rises to the level of Queen of Persia and saves her people from genocide. One interesting detail in the book is Esther’s physical appearance. She is described as “very attractive.” Our raunch culture encourages [...]
