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The Importance of Physical Rest in the Bible (Exodus 20:8-11)

Physical rest in the Bible is an important topic. Read or listen to this chapter from Work and Rest God’s Way to learn the Bible verses about rest.Table of contentsThe Need for Physical Rest in the BibleTransition from the Seventh Day to First DayThe Need for Sleep in the BibleThe Consequences of Inadequate SleepMortalityDiabetesObesityCardiovascularMentalImmune SystemSocialWhen Science Catches Up with the BibleThe Spiritual Helps Us Rest PhysicallyRest Produced from Obeying the LordRest Pro...

Seven Reasons to Attend a Family Integrated Church

What is the family integrated church movement? Why do people attend family integrated churches? Here are seven reasons!Table of contentsFirst, a Family Integrated Church Fits the New Testament PatternJesus Had Children Present When He TaughtPaul Had Children Present When He TaughtPaul Expected Children to Be Present When His Letters Were ReadSecond, a Family Integrated Church Allows Parents to Spend More Time with Their ChildrenThird, a Family Integrated Church Encourages Fathers to Be Spiri...

The Christian Marriage Book for a Couple Reading Together

Your Marriage God’s Way is the Christian marriage book for a couple reading together. Read or listen to the Introduction if you're looking for books to read with your significant other.Table of ContentsFour Reasons Your Marriage God's Way is the Christian Marriage Book for a Couple Reading TogetherFirst, and of Greatest Importance, I Am Not Asking You to Trust MeSecond, I Wrote This Christian Marriage Book Because I Am Passionate About This Area of Scripture and LifeThird, Marriage Is One of...

Should We Have Children in Worship?

Should we have children in worship? Should we have a separate worship service for children? Learn why worshiping with children is so valuable.Table of contentsWhy the Need to Explain Having Children in Worship?Having Children in Worship Is the Biblical PatternChildren Were Present When RejoicingChildren Were Present When Reading God's Word Was ReadChildren Were Present When Seeking the LordChildren Were Present When Confessing SinChildren Were Present When Praising the LordChildren Were Pres...

What Does the Bible Say About Working Too Much? (Exodus 18)

What does the Bible say about working too much? Read or listen to this chapter from Work and Rest God’s Way to learn many bible verses for workaholics.Table of contentsThe Danger of WorkaholismThe Bible Says Our Relationship to Work Can Become Sinful“Physician, Heal Thyself!”The Consequences of WorkaholismPhysical ConsequencesEmotional ConsequencesRelationship ConsequencesPerformance ConsequencesThe Bible Says Working Too Much Has Spiritual ConsequencesThe Danger of BurnoutLearning from the ...

How to Cherish Your Wife by Leaving and Cleaving (Genesis 2:24)

Genesis 2:24 says, "A man shall leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife." Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to learn how to cherish your wife by leaving and cleaving.Table of ContentsLeaving and Cleaving Means Keeping the Marriage in the MarriageSeeking Godly Counsel Is the Exception When Talking Bad About Your SpouseLet Not Man Separate What God Has Joined TogetherHow to Cherish Your Wife by Making Her SupremeA Wife's Perception Is Her RealityHobbies Ar...

A Submissive Christian Wife Puts Her Trust in God Versus Her Husband (1 Peter 3:5-6)

A submissive Christian wife will put her trust in God versus her husband. But what about when her husband is wrong? How should they each respond? Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to learn, "What does biblical submission of a wife look like in practice?"Table of ContentsA Submissive Christian Wife Will Submit When She FearsA Submissive Christian Wife Can Be Encouraged by Sarah’s Example of Trusting God A Submissive Christian Wife Can Be Encouraged by Jesus’s Example...

How Do You Deal with Fools? (Proverbs 1:7 and Psalm 39:8-9)

How do you deal with fools who "despise wisdom and instruction" (Proverbs 1:7)? David sets a great example. When Shimei cursed him, he said, “Leave him alone, and let him curse.” Read on to learn why silence is the best response to proverbs fools.Table of ContentsLeave Fools Alone and Let Them CurseLet a Clear Conscience Keep You SilentRespond to Fools with Godly BehaviorThree Ways David Resembles Jesus in His Response to a FoolDon’t Respond to Fools with WordsHezekiah’s Silence to a FoolJer...

Consequences of the Fall for a Husband and Wife (Genesis 3:16-17)

The consequences of the fall affect every husband and wife. God told Adam, "Because you listened to your wife," and He told Eve, "Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you" (Genesis 3:16-17). Adam lacked spiritual leadership and Eve controlled her husband. Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to learn which temptations are most common to a husband and wife.Table of ContentsConsequences of the Fall for Every Husband and Wife"Because You Listened to...

A Husband Should Be a Spiritual Strong Man Protecting His Family (Matthew 12:29)

A husband should be a spiritual strong man protecting his family from enemies (the world, the devil, and the flesh) that seek to destroy them. Read or listen to this chapter from Your Marriage God’s Way to learn how to lovingly lead your wife.Table of ContentsSpiritually Strong HusbandsStrong Husbands Spiritually Protect Their HomeWhat Does It Take for a Husband to Be Spiritually Strong? A Spiritual Strongman Prevents His Family from Being PlunderedStrong Husbands Are Not Bound, Blind, or Mu...