What does the Bible say about a spiritual spouse, a spiritual husband, and spiritual wife? This is a question I’ve been asked a lot over the years, but I’ve put it off because I thought I already answered this question in my teachings aboutsoul ties. ...
Bible Verses About Love and Marriage Marriage was God’s idea. There are many Bible verses on love in marriage to help us keep our vows rooted in love and grounded in Truth. Here are a few Bible verses on marriage for your consideration. Proverbs 31:10-12A wife of noble character who c...
I write a quarterly column forPreach magazine, in which I explore a significant word or phrase in the Bible, or a theme or section of Scripture, and the ideas that it expresses. At the end of this piece I list the previous articles I have written for them. Here I explore what the pr...
The most noticeable civil union vs. marriage difference is the way they are legally established. Marriage involves the exchange of vows and the supervision of a religious authority, like a priest or rabbi, or a government official., and the signing of a document. Civil unions are established t...
What does the Bible say about laity? His premise for the extensive use of laity in ministry was thedoctrine of the "priesthood of believers," the belief that each Christian is to be a priest to his or her own neighbor. "You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation," I Peter...
Smart casual is all about swapping some pieces of the formal outfit for a more casual one or dressing down each piece for a suave approach. A sharp button-up shirt with a blazer or sportcoat and well-fitted pants is a good option. You can skip the tie and also swap the shirt with ...
What does it mean to cause offence? The varying Bible translations have translated as follows, ‘If your hand causes you to stumble,’‘If your hand causes you to sin or fall into sin,’‘If your hand causes your downfall,’‘If your hand causes subverts you,’‘If your hand causes yo...
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) To bring to or before; to hold out to; to present for acceptance or rejection; as, to offer a present, or a bribe; to offer one's self in marriage. Offer (v. t.) To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest; as, to offer an opinion. With the ...
Integrity is what we do, what we say, and what we say we do. — Don Galer 21 Integrity is the first step to true greatness. — Charles Simmons 60 Honesty first; then courage; then brains - and all are indispensable. — Theodore Roosevelt 26 We learned about honesty and integrity ...