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Is It Wrong for a Man to Have Long Hair?
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Is It Wrong for a Man to Have Long Hair?

by Erik Jones - August 10, 2022
Reading Time: 12 minutes

Throughout history, most men have worn their hair short. But is there a biblical reason for this? What does the Bible say about men having long hair? Men, let’s ask a simple question:...

“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”: The Miracle of Human Life
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“Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”: The Miracle of Human Life

by Mike Bennett and Clyde Kilough - July 11, 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutes

God designed love, marriage and sex to give the miracle of a new life the best start. Family also serves as training for something even more miraculous. In this broken world, too often women...

Is It a Sin to Be Polyamorous?
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Is Polyamory a Sin?

by Eddie Foster - May 19, 2022
Reading Time: 8 minutes

Polyamory is becoming more well known as more and more are choosing to practice this lifestyle. What does the Bible say about polyamory? Is it a sin? “We have an open marriage.”...

Why Did God Give Us Mothers?
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Why Did God Give Us Mothers?

by Jeremy Lallier - May 6, 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutes

As people in more than 50 countries celebrate Mother’s Day, consider the important role mothers have had in our lives. Why is godly motherhood so important? Neverland. In the century...

A Father’s Perspective on “Unless You Become as Little Children”
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A Father’s Perspective on “Unless You Become as Little Children”

by Geoffrey Yunus - May 2, 2022
Reading Time: 5 minutes

Having children has helped me better understand Jesus’ telling us to be like children. Here are lessons I’ve learned about having a childlike attitude. In Matthew 18:2-3 Jesus placed...

Dealing With Infertility
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Dealing With Infertility

by Life, Hope & Truth Contributor - April 25, 2022
Reading Time: 7 minutes

Many today deal with infertility. The Bible gives many examples of men and women who were unable to have children. What can we learn from these examples? The first woman documented in the...

Is Cohabitation Before Marriage a Good Idea?
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Is Cohabitation Before Marriage a Good Idea?

by Isaac Khalil - March 14, 2022
Reading Time: 6 minutes

Many assume that cohabitation before marriage is a good way to ensure the success of a relationship. But recent research finds that it is riskier than most think. What do these all have in...

Marriage Problems, Part 6: “Happily Ever After . . . We Hope”
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Marriage Problems, Part 6: “Happily Ever After . . . We Hope”

by Eddie and Shannon Foster - November 8, 2021
Reading Time: 5 minutes

As we enter the sunset of our marriage, lingering problems may arise. How can we avoid a “silver splitter” (yes, late-life divorce has a name)? Ahh, the latter years of marriage...

Marriage Problems, Part 5: The One About Sex
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Marriage Problems, Part 5: The One About Sex

by Eddie and Shannon Foster - November 1, 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes

In this post we finish off discussing ongoing challenges with two of the heaviest hitters: changing destructive behavior and the sex talk. With all of the challenges we mentioned in the...

Marriage Problems, Part 2: The Honeymoon Is Over
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Marriage Problems, Part 2: The Honeymoon Is Over

by Eddie and Shannon Foster - October 11, 2021
Reading Time: 6 minutes

Within the first few years of marriage, challenges may arise that we never saw coming. What do we do when we finally realize that “the honeymoon” is over? “How’s...

Marriage Problems, Part 1: Before You Tie the Knot
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Marriage Problems, Part 1: Before You Tie the Knot

by Eddie and Shannon Foster - October 5, 2021
Reading Time: 9 minutes

This blog begins a series tackling common marriage problems. In this post we ask: Is there a way to head off marriage problems before you ever say “I do”? Marriage is one of...

Bumbling or Biblical: What Kind of Father Do You Want to Be?
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What Kind of Father Do You Want to Be?

by Jeremy Lallier - June 18, 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes

The media often portrays fathers as weak and foolish. But that's not the right standard. How can you become the father God intends you to be? Fathers are idiots. At least,...