Navigating a marriage with a nagging wife can be tough and often intimidating. As someone who has personally experienced this issue before and as a counselor with 12 years of experience in helping couples combat such issues, my goal is to provide practical advice for how best to handle these situations. Understanding the root causes …
Faith
The act of adultery is seen as serious and unacceptable in the eyes of God. Cheating on one’s spouse goes against some of the most important commandments that were given by our Lord. As believers in Christ, it can be difficult to know whether or not God will forgive us if we commit such a …
Anger—we all know it too well. It’s like a shadow that can loom over us, sometimes lurking quietly, other times erupting in a spectacle of raw emotion. Throughout our exploration of biblical wisdom and the complex terrain of human feelings, we’ve uncovered how anger can cast long shadows over our lives if we don’t control …
The pain of betrayal can be devastating, leaving victims feeling crushed and disoriented. Betrayal comes in many forms, from subtle slights to the most extreme criminal acts—but it is never welcomed or condoned by God. He understands our hurt and responds not only with forgiveness but also extends his invitation for restoration and healing. This …
The topic of disrespect is an important one that shouldn’t be overlooked, particularly when it comes to the Christian faith. It can be hard to navigate these issues, especially in a culture where disrespect has become so commonplace. In this blog post, we will explore biblical perspectives on dealing with disrespectful people and situations and …
In Galatians 5:22, Paul lists joy as part of the fruit of the Spirit. The heart transformation that the Spirit brings wouldn’t be complete without joy. Life confronts us with different kinds of sorrow, worry, grief, and fear. However, the Holy Spirit arms us with joy as a helpful response so that we can endure …
Goodness is one fruit of the Spirit that is proactive in nature. Simply said, it is holiness demonstrated. This virtue reflects the righteousness and generosity of God. The Greek word used in Galatians 5:22 for goodness is agathosune, which means “the uprightness of heart and life.” This tells us that goodness is not merely an …
Society commonly values the strong. Strength has been traditionally associated with aggressiveness, toughness, great physical power, or the ability to dominate others. In the world of sports, teams are typically named after strong creatures like dragons, lions, wolves, and eagles, or they identify with strong metaphors like volcanoes, storms, thunder, and stars. Everybody loves to …
Everybody loves it when days are favorable—when pockets or bank accounts are filled with money, the wife and kids are happy and healthy, promotions at work keep pouring in, the environment is warm and encouraging, everything is going the way we planned, and it seems like nothing will ever go wrong. We thank God for …
Love can be a very interesting topic. In songs, books, movies, and social media, you will find different opinions and experiences about love. It is probably one of those topics that interest people the most. The Greeks define love in various types. Four of these types of love can be found in the Bible. There’s …