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“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.”...

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...

3 Romantic Alternatives to Valentine’s Day
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4 Romantic Alternatives to Valentine’s Day

by Eddie Foster - February 10, 2022
Reading Time: 7 minutes

As Valentine’s Day draws near, many will celebrate romantic love. But what about true love? Here are four ways to escape the superficiality of Valentine’s Day. With...

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 4: Trouble in Paradise?
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Marriage Problems, Part 4: Trouble in Paradise?

by Eddie and Shannon Foster - October 25, 2021
Reading Time: 10 minutes

Some of the most challenging marriage problems come from character and personality issues. How can we deal with ongoing challenges within our marriages? One point we hope we have stressed in...

Marriage Problems, Part 3: Here Come the Kids
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Marriage Problems, Part 3: Here Come the Kids

by Eddie and Shannon Foster - October 18, 2021
Reading Time: 8 minutes

Throwing kids into the marriage mix can change the dynamics of a marriage. With such a joyful game changer also comes enormous challenges. There is nothing like the joy of having children....

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...

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Sex Outside of Marriage
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Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Sex Outside of Marriage

by Eddie Foster - November 24, 2014
Reading Time: 5 minutes

In the second of this series covering the works of the flesh mentioned in Galatians 5:19-21, we look at several strategies for combating fornication. The idea of restraint and self-control...

Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Adultery
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Fighting the Works of the Flesh: Adultery

by Eddie Foster - November 17, 2014
Reading Time: 5 minutes

This post, the first in a series covering the works of the flesh mentioned in Galatians 5:19-21, discusses several strategies for combating adultery. One of the more famous portions of the...