“He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? And His sisters, … Continue reading Abusers Choose
“Marriage should never provide a haven for sin.” For those of us who have been compelled to end our toxic marriages, we may find ourselves condemned by those who passionately assert that marriage is an unbreakable covenant. So we must clarify: 1) What defines the marriage covenant, and 2) Is it unbreakable? The weighty issue … Continue reading Understanding the Marriage Covenant
“Transgression speaks to the ungodly within his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.” Psalm 36:1 Every family has its own unique culture, a structure, and a flavor woven through it that begins with the parental relationship and filters down to the children. Each family culture is defined by priorities, interpersonal relationships, … Continue reading Family Culture or Family Cult?
Lessons in Crazy-Making It was not just a bad night among many, it was an insane night. Our four kids were all asleep in their beds when my husband and I got into an argument about something rather menial, but he quickly escalated into a rage. Having no success in calming him, concerned for the … Continue reading Lessons in Crazy-Making
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made.” Genesis 3:1a The word “crafty” used in Genesis 3 describes the serpent that came to the garden. The word has also been interpreted to read “subtle,” “clever,” “cunning” or “shrewd.” The description clearly implies that this particular … Continue reading The Power of Words