Understanding the difference between cyclical and secular trends in the market can help investors make wiser long-term decisions with their portfolios. Mark Biller explains how these trends impact the bond market and why it's essential to diversify beyond a simple stock-bond portfolio. He discusses how to build a resilient portfolio that can withstand both short-term and long-term market cycles, and how to navigate the challenges of a potential secular bear market in bonds. [... more]

Job's life was a model of consistency, character, conviction, and constraint, which served as hedges of protection against Satan's attacks. These hedges were built by faith and required daily work to maintain. God also placed hedges around Job's life, including protection from himself, his household, his homestead, his harvest, and his reputation. [... more]

Creating hedges in marriage involves setting boundaries to protect relationships, particularly with one's spouse, and family. This includes being mindful of flirting, remembering wedding vows, and prioritizing quality time with loved ones. Jerry Jenkins shares practical ways to cultivate hedges, such as limiting screen time, avoiding idle browsing, and making prayer and scripture a daily habit. He emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself and others, and creating a culture of vulnerability and openness in one's marriage and family. [... more]

Protecting and preserving your marriage requires intentional boundaries and accountability. Jerry Jenkins shares his insights on the importance of hedges in marriage, including physical touch, compliments, and sex, money, and pride. He also discusses the need for Christian men and women to live a life of conviction, discipline, and faithfulness in their relationships. [... more]

Job built hedges of consistency, character, conviction, constraint, and commitment in his life, which protected him from Satan's attacks. God also placed hedges around Job, including protection, blessing, and heritage. Satan must face hedges of location and jurisdiction, limiting his power to the earth. [... more]

Job's story of enduring suffering while maintaining faith in God serves as a powerful example of trust and hope in the midst of affliction. His prayers express a deep longing for vindication and a mediator to stand between him and God, ultimately finding comfort in the knowledge that Jesus Christ is our redeemer and advocate. [... more]

Job's lament and complaint are expressions of his raw emotions and honest perceptions of God's hiddenness and seeming opposition. He expresses anguish, anger, and despair, yet retains his faith and integrity, demonstrating the importance of prayer and lament in the midst of suffering. [... more]

The Bible teaches that hedges, or boundaries, are essential for protecting families and individuals from harm. Job, a righteous man, built hedges in his life by faith, including consistency, character, conviction, and constraint. These hedges helped him resist Satan's attacks and maintain a strong relationship with God. Similarly, Christians today can build hedges in their lives by prioritizing these qualities and seeking God's guidance and protection. [... more]

Alistair Begg teaches from Ephesians chapter 5, emphasizing the importance of imagination, meaningful communication, and commitment in Christian marriages. He shares various illustrations and examples to highlight the impact of little things on relationships, including the comparison trap and the need to live in consideration with one's spouse. [... more]

Alistair Begg explains why selfishness is detrimental to a marriage and how couples can cultivate a sacrificial and creative love for each other, drawing from biblical principles and examples. [... more]

Setting healthy boundaries in marriage involves carefulness, endeavor, and communication. Couples must be willing to make sacrifices for each other and prioritize their relationship, just as God prioritizes His relationship with us. By following God's instructions and being mindful of our actions, we can build a strong and lasting marriage. [... more]

A healthy dose of skepticism is essential for a good marriage, allowing couples to examine their own motives and make necessary boundaries to prevent marital collapse. By executing the basics and being realistic, couples can build a strong foundation for a lifelong relationship. [... more]

Job built hedges in his life by faith, including consistency, character, conviction, constraint, and commitment, which protected him from Satan's attacks. God also created hedges around Job, including protection, blessing, and heritage, which increased his wealth and reputation. Satan must face hedges in his location, jurisdiction, and power, limiting his ability to harm humans. [... more]

King David's intimate prayer to God, asking to be an eyewitness to the truth of his own testimony, reveals the value of knowledge and the importance of understanding one's character and behavior. This biblical concept of the 'kuff' highlights the refining process of judgment, which helps individuals develop holiness and spiritual growth. [... more]

The Bible teaches that hedges of protection can be set up in our lives by faith, including the hedges of consistency, character, conviction, constraint, and commitment. God also puts hedges in place, such as protection from Satan, to help us navigate life's challenges. [... more]