God's ideal for marriage is to last a lifetime, going the distance, despite imperfections and problems. A commitment to God, purity, and priorities is essential for a strong and lasting marriage, and seeking help from God and godly counseling can heal the hurt and brokenness of divorce. [... more]

Precious metals can be a tool for preserving purchasing power, but they don't produce income or guarantee returns. As Christians, we must approach financial decisions with biblical wisdom, considering the bigger question of how to honor God with what He's entrusted. Stewardship involves planning and allocating resources with prudence, patience, and prayer, rather than reacting to fear or uncertainty. [... more]

NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins shares his journey of generosity and the role of faith in managing finances, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and seeking wise counsel in making financial decisions. [... more]

We're made to be with God and each other, but our hearts ache for permanence, presence, and pleasure. Jesus came to restore the presence we lost in Eden, offering a better way to find peace, joy, and wholeness. He invites us to come to him, and he'll give us rest, satisfaction, and a new life. [... more]

We're all spiritually homesick, carrying an ache for a place that fits and suits us, where we can be our true selves. This longing is a sign pointing us home, a reality where everything is right, with no loneliness, shame, or striving. We're created to walk with God in the cool of the day, to live in deep, unbroken relationships, and to be with each other. Our hearts desperately long for the witness of real embodied presence, and the entire arc of the Bible is about restoring the presence we lost in Eden. [... more]

God's purpose for marriage is companionship, a partnership, and permanence. He created Adam and Eve to meet each other's deepest emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Marriage is a union between a man and a woman, where the husband is the provider and the wife is the encourager, and they work together as a team to build a strong and lasting relationship. [... more]

Marriage begins with identity and requires responsibility, permanence, and intimacy. God's design for marriage is a permanent bond between man and woman, but modern society often views marriage as temporary. A successful marriage demands a divorce from self-love and requires leaving father and mother, cleaving to one another, and weaving a life together. [... more]

Marriage begins with a new identity, a covenant unit, where two become one. It requires responsibility, with a man leaving his father and mother to be joined to his wife, and cleaving to her in a permanent situation. God's blueprint for marriage is a sacred agreement, raising it to the level of sacredness that he himself uses when he makes an agreement with mankind. [... more]

Healthy marriages require intentional effort and commitment to four essential principles: severance, permanence, unity, and intimacy. By prioritizing these principles, couples can build a strong and lasting relationship that brings joy and fulfillment to their lives. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll explores the biblical principles of a healthy marriage, citing Genesis Chapter 2 as the foundation for a strong and lasting union. He emphasizes the importance of severance, permanence, unity, and intimacy in a marriage, drawing from his decades of experience as a Bible teacher and pastor. [... more]

God has gifted some people with the ability to remain single and serve Him without distraction, but marriage is also a good thing and can bring fulfillment. The Bible teaches that singleness is a special gift of God, and those who have it should exercise it, but marriage is not a sin and can be a wonderful way to serve the Lord together with a spouse. [... more]

The writer of Hebrews describes the search for a city of permanence, peace, and fulfillment, and how Jesus is the only true source of security and peace, not found in material possessions or earthly things, but in a personal relationship with God. [... more]

God's ideal for marriage is a permanent bond between a man and a woman, and divorce is not the unpardonable sin. Christians who are married to non-Christians are instructed to stay in the marriage, as the presence of one believer can have a sanctifying effect on the family. The Bible speaks to the principle of the permanence of marriage, and divorce is only permissible in cases of adultery or desertion by an unbeliever. The Gospel offers hope for those who have experienced the pain of a broken marriage, as Christ's love and forgiveness can restore and redeem even the most difficult relationships. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll discusses God's design for marriage, highlighting the importance of severance, permanence, unity, and intimacy. He draws from Genesis chapters 2 and 3, exploring how sin entered the world and how it affects relationships. Swindoll emphasizes the need for honesty, taking responsibility, and seeking God's guidance in marriage. [... more]

God's ideal for marriage is to last a lifetime, going the distance through commitment, purity, and permanence, with Jesus as the foundation for a strong and lasting relationship. [... more]

Our current bodies are fragile and susceptible to decay, but in the resurrection, we will be given new, glorified bodies that are incorruptible and powerful, free from shame, weakness, and corruption, and suited for eternal life in heaven. [... more]

The Bible teaches that we are both body and soul, and God's plan for redemption includes both. Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 15 reveal the mystery of bodily resurrection, where our physical bodies will be transformed and made new, free from disease and decay. [... more]

Marriage is a romance in which both the hero and the heroine die together, and a new person comes into being, becoming one flesh. God desires that marriage be a permanent union, and the only reason Jesus allowed divorce was for immorality. A marriage may be broken by the continual marital unfaithfulness of one of the partners, but reconciliation and forgiveness are called for. [... more]

Abraham's unwavering faith and trust in God's promises are exemplified through his experiences, including the birth of his son Isaac and the promise of a heavenly city. His story showcases the importance of living for permanence, divine faithfulness, and patience in the face of adversity. [... more]

Jesus teaches about the seriousness of marriage and the consequences of divorce, explaining that God's plan is for marriage to be a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman, and that divorce is a tragedy that can have far-reaching effects on individuals and society. [... more]