There are some Christians who never travel very far into the kingdom of God. They remain on the outskirts, choosing not to pursue the riches God has promised them in Christ. In short, they lack diligence. And over time, the lack of diligence becomes...

Becoming a Christian can be compared to moving to a foreign country where everything – culture, language, education – is different. We begin a lifelong process of replacing the prior thoughts and patterns of life with those of our new home – a...

Jesus Christ's mind led Him on a path of humility and servanthood, not a path of pride and self-promotion. If we have the mind of Christ, then our values, perspectives, and priorities will be the same as His. Our path in life may be different, but...

A beloved idea for Christians is that we be become a new creation in Christ. We cherish the idea of a new heart, soul, and spirit. But less emphasis is placed on the mind as part of that new creation. The Christian is responsible for filling his...

It is possible for two people to live together and never delve beneath the surface of their lives. But if the really live together, their marriage will be marked by time spent together, words spoken together, trails shared together, and trust...

During courtship, men and women practice the art of praise with abandon. But too often, the practice of praise declines after vows are exchanged. Solomon and Shulamith were experts at praise, pointing out ways in which each one excelled above all...

Stop ten people on the street and ask for their definition of love; you may get a dozen answers. Everyone has his own opinion about what true love is. But the best place to look for the meaning of love is where it has been most clearly displayed: in...

When difficulties arise in relationships or marriage, the time to overcome them is now! All of life, including marriage, needs constant infusion of energy and hope! Conflicts can be emotionally draining, so couples should begin immediately restoring...

In God's economy, courtship is for exploring spiritual and emotional compatibility - in that order. if those two domains are compatible, physical compatibility within marriage is a given. But the world puts physical union above all else. True love...

Mediators, often attorneys (advocates), are called in to settle differences between conflicting parties and establish peace. Just so, Jesus Christ is Mediator and Advocate between God and man, offering Himself as the solution for the problem of sin...