By Sandi Brown The word divorce may seem foreign to most happily married couples. But it can stir up feelings of fear and apprehension in some marriages. It’s a word that speaks of change—often unwanted change. Couples don’t marry expecting to get divorced. Further, divorce shouldn’t be a couple’s focus, especially if they want […]
Divorce: A Biblical Overview
By George L. Faull God’s idea of marriage is for a boy and a girl to leave their mom and dad and live happily ever after. Satan wants to separate what God joined together. Jesus tells us plainly in Matthew 19:6, “What God joined together let not man put asunder” (American Standard Version). It […]
Sorry, This Won’t Fit on a Hallmark Card
By Steve Wyatt My parents grew up in Heaven. Well, “almost Heaven.” You can’t hear me but I’m humming right now. We West Virginians are proud of our mountains and hills. We see them as strong and beautiful—even protective. Sadly, our family moved to Illinois when I was 11. And where we lived, it […]
Unity Begins with “U”
By Tammy Darling How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. […]
Shout for Joy to the Lord!
By T.R. Robertson Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give […]