The minister would ask the man: "Do you, then [groom], faithfully promise and covenant with God, in the presence of these witnesses, to take [the bride] to be your lawful wedded wife, and to cleave to her unto death — to love her, cherish her, honor her and provide for her?" T...
Skepticism keeps us from responding to miracles right in front of our eyes; no matter how many years of faithful service and going through the motions we have put in. He could see his wife growing:symbolically, the miracle was becoming undeniable, but he still could not engage with it. Mar...
Meaning:This isn't just a scripture for husbands, it's a reminder to all partners, married and unmarried, to encourage your significant other. You should be your spouse's number one cheerleader, always. 54. Ephesians 5:25-33 "Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gav...
The man who loves his wife loves himself. 29 No one ever hates his own body, but feeds and takes care of it. And that is what Christ does for the church, 30 because we are parts of his body. 31 The Scripture says, “So a man will leave his father and mother and be united ...
Meanwhile, your spirituality and your pursuit of God is all good. And so in our minds and emotions, we can't reconcile pursuing God as a good thing and sexuality that feels dirty and shameful as going together. But in Scripture, it is absolutely woven together! God didn't create sexuality...
Love & Respect (2012) uses biblical scripture, the author’s experience as a marriage counselor, and insight from other relationship therapists to help couples connect. By following the principles it lays out, husbands and wives learn to show each other the kind of love and respect they both ...
Redeeming Love, based on the 1991 novel of the same name by Francine Rivers, loosely retells this story. We don’t get many details in Scripture regarding Gomer’s heart motivation. But emphasis is clearly placed on Gomer’s repeated unfaithfulness and her stubborn inclination to reject Hosea’...
Scripture, Show Notes, and Resources Mentioned [00:10:00] John Stott quote correction: “Our love grows soft if it is not strengthened by truth, and our truth grows hard if it is not softened by love.” [00:15:06] Scripture reference: Proverbs 25:12, ESV [00:20:00] Script...
He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one hates his own flesh but rather nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ does the church, 30 because we are members of his body. Read full chapter New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE) Scripture texts, prefaces, ...
74. Your love feels deep and special. It’s meaningful in a way you can’t describe. Image:Source 75. You don’t have to be religious to find this scripture moving. Image:Source 76. She means everything to you and nothing can keep you apart. ...