Category Archives: Wives

Should Women Wear Head Coverings?

Did you know that various Christian denominations around the world require women to wear head coverings in church? Some denominations even extend the requirement to settings outside the church. As for what type of covering the women wear, that depends … Continue reading →

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“Let Me Tell You About My Better Half…”

In volume 4 of his commentary set on Romans, the noted preacher Donald Barnhouse tells the following story: A man I knew through my ministry was going with a girl who, some of us thought, was not at all worthy … Continue reading →

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Some Things to Remember This Christmas

An old legend tells that Satan and his demons once threw a Christmas party for themselves. As the party was ending and the demons were heading out to resume their worldwide activity, one demon jokingly said to Satan, “Merry Christmas, … Continue reading →

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What Does the Bible Teach About Divorce & Remarriage?

“Marriage” series: (post #9) Any series on marriage would be lacking if it didn’t address the issue of divorce and remarriage. For one thing, it would pass over an entire category of marriages, a category that has become commonplace in our society. For … Continue reading →

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What About Communication in Marriage?

“Marriage” series: (post #8) It’s been said that problems in a marriage don’t become catastrophic until the couple can’t talk about them. It’s also been said that silence is the most frightening sound in any marriage. The Bible certainly gives … Continue reading →

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Why Is Sex So Important in Marriage?

“Marriage” series: (post #7) The fact that our world has turned “sex” into a dirty word is tragic. After all, it was God who designed Adam and Eve to be sexual beings. He made them “male” and “female” and said … Continue reading →

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What Is the Wife’s Role in a Marriage?

“Marriage” series: (post #6) The wife’s role in a marriage simply cannot be understood Biblically without the use of that politically incorrect word “submission.” As I noted in my previous post, both the Old Testament and the New Testament teach … Continue reading →

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Who Should a Person Marry?

“Marriage” series: (post #2) At the risk of sounding simplistic, a person should marry the one whom God wills. It’s crazy to think that if God’s plan for an individual’s life involves marriage, He wouldn’t have a spouse in mind … Continue reading →

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Where Did the Idea of Marriage Come From?

“Marriage” series: (post #1) This post begins a series on the topic of marriage. With each of these posts I’ll answer a question that pertains to the topic. Question #1 is: Where did the idea of marriage come from? The … Continue reading →

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