During our wedding ceremony our minister said to me ldquo Do you promise to love honor and obey your husband until death do you part rdquo Glancing at my fianc eacute I whispered ldquo Obey rdquo We rsquo d built our relationship on love and respect mdash not blind obedience as the vows seemed to suggest My husband rsquo s father captured on film the wide-eyed moment I processed the word obey and said ldquo I do rdquo Over the years God has shown me that my resistance to the word obey had nothing to do with the incredibly complex [... more]

MSL- April -The Matt Slick Live -Live Broadcast of - - - is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- Matt answers questions on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues- -You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line- Answers will be discussed in a future show -Topics Include---MSL- April --Is the Bible Reliable----Witnessing to an Unbeliever--Making Vows--King James Bible Only----Practical Baptism--The Hard Truth About Jesus--MSL- April [... more]

The Matt Slick Live -Broadcast of - - - is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- Matt answers questions on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues- -You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line- Answers will be discussed in a future show -MSL- February --Today's Topics Include-- -Revelation Commentary--Radio Question-Opinions on submission--Vows and God's Forgiveness--Sons of God--Penalty for Idolatry--MSL- February [... more]

An illegal immigrant in Georgia murders a student after being released from custody twice Gavin Newsom continues to claim he is not jumping into the race Biden and Trump plan to both visit the Southern Border on Thursday Nikki Haley vows to stay in the race Women are loving men who embrace the 'baby girl' vibe Dana circles back to Trump's possible VP selections Foreign policy expert Stephen Yates joins us on another possible spy balloon China vs NATO amp more Please visit our great sponsors Black Rifle Coffeehttps blackriflecoffee com danaJoin the Coffee Club today and get off your [... more]

Sermon Overview Scripture Passage James - Is it common to debate with your mate Sure it is Sometimes spouses get into it And sometimes spouses stay in it The most important thing is not whether or not you have confrontations It is how you handle them James is a verse that changes duels into duets It says Wherefore my beloved brethren let every man be swift to hear slow to speak and slow to wrath Or in simpler terms Tune in tone down sweeten up Tune in All communication begins with listening Love your spouse with your ears Tone down [... more]

There rsquo s a monument in the chapel of Christ rsquo s College Cambridge dedicated to two seventeenth-century physicians John Finch and Thomas Baines Known as the ldquo inseparable friends rdquo Finch and Baines collaborated on medical research and traveled together on diplomatic trips When Baines died in Finch lamented their ldquo unbroken marriage of souls rdquo that had lasted thirty-six years Theirs had been a friendship of affection loyalty and commitment King David and Jonathan had a friendship equally as close They shared deep mutual affection Samuel and even made vows of commitment to each other vv ndash Their [... more]

Would you want to go first or second when giving your vows Your phone calls Davante Adams calls Raiders' - loss to Vikings embarrassing [... more]

When Jerusalem's wall was rebuilt the Israelites celebrated with great sacrifice and joy In light of such enthusiasm it's surprising how quickly they became lax about their vows to God Before you judge them listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'A Study in Nehemiah Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories despite the church's refusal to annul a previous marriage this couple spent days together for decades all the while upholding their traditional values And despite never exchanging vows even death couldn't part them Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Greg Laurie sits down with New York Times bestselling author Joel Rosenberg to discuss the war in Israel Hamas and Bible prophecy To support Harvest's relief efforts in Israel just go to https harvest org israel-relief-fund Transcript of Full Interview Greg Laurie Hey everybody Greg Laurie here with an exclusive interview with my friend Joel Rosenberg who is an absolute expert on what is going on in the Middle East Joel was born in the United States but has actually moved to Israel and is in Jerusalem right now and has dual citizenship as both an American and Israeli citizen [... more]

Failing to keep promises reveals a deficit in character As Israel entered the Promised Land Joshua made a bad agreement with the Gibeonites In this message Pastor Lutzer provides four characteristics of vows done before God We're called to keep our vows even when it's difficult This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Wedding vows are pledges of loyalty and faithfulness to a spouse You never hear a groom promising to love honor and cherish but I'm still going to date some other girls on the side A good relationship is defined by how much we do for the other not by how much we can get away with just 'cause we want to And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out that same dynamic applies in our spiritual lives as we cling to the Lord and resist our spiritual adversary Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

Titans land DeAndre Hopkins l Austin Ekeler Los Angeles Chargers running back l Dak Prescott vows to cut down on turnovers [... more]

When Bill Pinkney sailed solo around the world in mdash taking the hard route around the perilous Great Southern Capes mdash he did it for a higher purpose His voyage was to inspire and educate children That included students at his former inner-city Chicago elementary school His goal To show how far they could go by studying hard and making a commitment mdash the word he chose in naming his boat When Bill takes schoolkids on the water in Commitment he says ldquo They rsquo ve got that tiller in their hand and they learn about control self-control they learn [... more]

It's easy to focus just on the good parts of marriage vows health wealth and happiness But as Pastor Skip shares today God calls you to be there for your spouse in the bad times too in sickness as well as in health [... more]

The Biden Administration is targeting Christians specifically Catholics Rep Jim Jordan vows to hold the administration accountable Rep Jim Jordan Gov Scott Walker Rep Ronny Jackson and Edward Graham join the conversation See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Brendan and Katie beamed at each other Looking at nbsp the pure joy on their faces you would have never guessed the difficult ways so many of their wedding plans had been dramatically altered due to Covid restrictions Even with only twenty-five family members present joy and peace radiated from the two as they said their vows because of their love for each other and expressed their gratefulness for God rsquo s love sustaining them The image of a bride and groom delighting over each other is the picture the prophet Isaiah painted to describe the type of delight and [... more]

The wedding ceremony of Marianne Freeman and Jon Carnes [... more]

World champion competitive eater and -time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut tells Rich his reaction to the viral video of a Yankees fan using a hot dog as a beer straw and vows to give it a shot tonight at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field reveals which is the only food he won't eat in a speed-eating contest and more Oscar-nominated director and writer Michael Mann and Rich discuss 'Heat ' the book sequel to his acclaimed 's movie 'Heat ' reveals what he learned about and from Muhammad Ali while making 'Ali ' and [... more]

Planning your wedding is exciting but marriage isn't just about the emotions Find out why the vows you make are far more important than the feelings you may share We're concluding the series We Two Are One on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

There seems to be an epidemic of lifeless marriages and divorce these days even within the church So how can marriage be enjoyed over a lifetime not simply endured Hear helpful principles to avoid marital failure on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

How do we find meaning in life Is it through the pursuit of pleasure Adventure Self-expression Relationships Are we just cosmic sparks that briefly burn brightly then fade into darkness Alistair Begg looks to the Bible for answers on Truth For Life Listen [... more]

Welcome fellow adventurers The discussion on agreements vows and bitter root continues right here on the Masculine Journey After Hours Podcast The clips are from Animal House Antz and Erin Brockovitch There's no advertising or commercials just men of God talking and getting to the truth of the matter The conversation and Journey continues [... more]

Welcome fellow adventurers This week the guys are talking about tools the enemy uses to keep us in bondage or to keep us from receiving healing for example The tool we're focused on this week are vows and bitter root The clips are from The Andy Griffith Show Forrest Gump and a clip about Corrie Ten Boom The journey continues so grab your gear and be blessed right here on the Masculine Journey Radio Show Be sure to check out our other podcasts Masculine Journey After Hours and Masculine Journey Joyride [... more]

In Revelation Christ commends the church at Ephesus for their pure theology and their love for sound doctrine but He condemns them for losing sight of their first love So if Jesus isn't the reason we're studying Revelation we're studying in vain [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What constitutes as a good prayer What is blasphemy and if you blaspheme the Holy Spirit are you not also blaspheming the Father and the Son since they are one God I recently spoke to a man who actually said that he hits his wife to chasten her He seemed to be happy about it and he said well we are supposed to love our wives as Jesus loves the church and He chastens those He loves That made me angry and so [... more]

Pastor Rick teaches from the letter to the Hebrews [... more]

Pastor Rick teaches from the letter to the Hebrews [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie delivers a message on courageous faith from Acts Those arrested by anxiety depression or other burdens listen in and learn how you can find peace with God Notes We will see what Jesus both did and said to revive Paul Paul was not afraid of death or hardship The only thing he seemed to fear was the disapproval of God The Lord stood by Paul in his hour of need Jesus said to Paul Be of good courage Courage the willingness to act in the face of fear Moral courage the ability to do what is right [... more]

In his letter to Titus the apostle Paul outlined important and essential roles for older men and women in the church Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg looks closely at Paul's guidelines and explains how these roles continue to be vital today Listen [... more]

Pastor Robert shares how marriage represents God on earth Christ and the Church and covenant [... more]

Why is God so concerned about adultery Because when a husband and wife stand and make commitments to each other they're also making a commitment to God And the Lord takes our vows our promises very seriously Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie explains how adultery unravels the very fabric of a marriage But it doesn't have to be end of the marriage We'll dig into God's Word today in a message from Pastor Greg's popular series Home Sweet Home View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest [... more]

No one knows an invention better than the inventor himself No one ever heard Alexander Graham Bell say Excuse me would someone show me how to work this phone When God created the family He had in mind how the family works best And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us explore God's plan for families as he continues his series Home Sweet Home We'll discover more harmony in the home when we live in harmony with God's will Let's get started View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest [... more]

Resolutions it seems are made to be broken Some folks poke fun at this reality by proposing New Year rsquo s vows that are mdash shall we say mdash attainable Here are a few from social media Wave to fellow motorists at stoplights Sign up for a marathon Don rsquo t run it Stop procrastinating mdash tomorrow Get lost without any help from Siri Unfriend everyone who posts their workout regimen The concept of a fresh start can be serious business however The exiled people of Judah desperately needed one Just over two decades into their seventy-year captivity God brought [... more]

When Bryony turned thirty she was sad to still be in a sales job she rsquo d never liked She decided it was time to stop procrastinating and find a new career For David New Year rsquo s Eve had him looking in the mirror vowing this would be the year he lost weight And for James it was watching another month pass without his angry outbursts decreasing Next month he promised himself he would try harder If you rsquo ve ever vowed to change at the start of a new month new year or a major birthday you rsquo [... more]

Steve Farrar warns that Satan has a two-fold strategy for every Christian man - to sever relationships between husbands and wives and to alienate parents from children Steve encourages men to renew their commitment to their families and offers five strategies for marital fidelity Part of Get a CD of this broadcast for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast going-all-out-for-your-wife-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Dr Eric Newton continues a series entitled O How I Love Thy Law with a message titled Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me First Commandment from Exodus The post Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me First Commandment appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

In his series 'The Beauty of the Bride ' Stephen unveils one of the most beautiful and dramatic truths found at the heart of the Gospel Christianity is a wedding Of all the descriptions God gives us in Scripture regarding the state of our relationship with Him there is none so compelling and so convicting as this one So let's listen now as Stephen explains the ramifications of this truth both for our future and more practically for our present [... more]

If you re reading this chances are you ve come to church But why are you here What is your intention Don t get me wrong we re nbsp glad nbsp you re here today in this place of worship But for a moment think about your motivation and your experience--why you ve come and what you ll do while you re here and even afterwards There really is a right way and a wrong way to come to church Let s consider the words of Solomon--the ancient nbsp Preacher This teaching is from the series Church Who Needs It [... more]

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The Supreme Court says the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional nbsp There rsquo s no doubt nbsp marriage is under attack nbsp Some say nbsp ldquo Why marry rdquo nbsp Living together is the new norm nbsp In this message Pastor nbsp Lutzer nbsp explains nbsp why the institution of marriage is so important and why we have to honor the commitments we rsquo ve made as the vow says ldquo for better or for worse rdquo nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Pastor Ted Cunningham discusses the value of couples encouraging and supporting their friends' marriages and allowing friends to support their own marriage as well Previous air date Jan Get Ted's book A Love That Laughs for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast encouraging-marriages-in-your-sphere-of-influence featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com How should we consider vows in light of Judges Will there be a year reign of believers with Christ on earth There seem to be different translations of Romas which one is correct Is it a sin to disobey your parents if it means following God Should I be concerned about false teachings be spread through contemporary worship music Is it ok if I do not pray out loud in group settings Today's Offer REVELATION BIBLE STUDY Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE [... more]

The ball drops in New York rsquo s Times Square The crowd counts down to Big Ben chiming Sydney Harbor erupts in fireworks However your city marks it there rsquo s something exciting about welcoming in a new year and the fresh start it brings On New Year rsquo s Day we push out into new waters What friendships and opportunities might we find For all its excitement though a new year can be unsettling None of us knows the future or what storms it may hold Many New Year rsquo s traditions reflect this Fireworks were invented in China [... more]

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Love is patient Are you Bob Lepine author of the book Love Like You Mean It talks about what it means to be patient or long-suffering especially if your spouse isn't as loving or helpful or attentive as you hoped Lepine reminds us that most of us got married for oneness God has put you here to be a dispenser of love to those who need it so how can you be an ambassador of grace Cry out to God and ask for His help Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Love Like You Mean It video series [... more]

In one of Dr Seuss rsquo s whimsical stories he tells of a ldquo North-Going Zax and a South-Going Zax rdquo crossing the Prairie of Prax Upon meeting nose to nose neither Zax will step aside The first Zax angrily vows to stay put mdash even if it makes ldquo the whole world stand still rdquo Unfazed the world moves on and builds a highway around them The tale offers an uncomfortably accurate picture of human nature We possess a reflexive ldquo need rdquo to be right and we rsquo re prone to stubbornly cling to that instinct in rather [... more]

Gripped by the gravity of the promises he was making to LaShonne Jonathan found himself stumbling as he repeated his wedding vows He thought How can I make these promises and not believe they rsquo re possible to keep He made it through the ceremony but the weight of his commitments remained After the reception Jonathan led his wife to the chapel where he prayed mdash for more than two hours mdash that God would help him keep his promise to love and care for LaShonne Jonathan rsquo s wedding-day fears were based on the recognition of his human frailties [... more]

Best-selling author and church history professor Jerry Sittser gives us a peek into the lives and marriages of the early Christians who were an influence for good in the Roman culture How did they do that Early Christians valued marriage and children unlike their Roman contemporaries who divorced at will and practiced abortion and infanticide Early Christ followers also upheld their vows of faithfulness and even took in abandoned babies left to die Christians also had a strong sexual ethic and valued the lives of all including singles widows and orphans Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast [... more]