Christian marriage advice

God and divorce
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God and Divorce – A Brief Exploration of Malachi 2:16 and Matthew 19:9

A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on a podcast where we discussed, among other things, divorce and what the Bible has to say. Bible verses like Malachi 2:16 and Matthew 19:9 have been interpreted in ways that make it difficult for people in unsafe situations to find safety and for those in healthy marriages…

Lies women were taught about marriage
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31 Lies Women Are Taught About Marriage 

A couple of weeks back, I asked women about the biggest lies they had been taught or believed about marriage. So many responded and shared how those beliefs influenced their self-perceptions and relationships. What struck me was how so many could relate to other people’s experiences/beliefs. When some Christians say, “It’s not that bad,” I wish they…

Conservative Christian men
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Dear Conservative Christians, Maybe The World Isn’t Trying to Emasculate Men 

A week ago, Harrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, made headlines for a speech he delivered at Benedictine College, a private Catholic university in Kansas. In his 20-minute speech, the 28-year-old weighed in on different issues. It is his message to the graduating women that I want to address. I re-shared a short clip on my Facebook page….

Is wife only submission part of God's unknown
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Is Wife-only Submission God’s Unknown Will? 

Is wife-only submission a part of God’s unknown?  Some people believe it is. A while back, a reader left a comment under a blog post, saying that “husband leadership” and wife-only submission are part of God’s “upside-down Kingdom.”1  Sometimes, Christians use expressions like “God’s upside-down Kingdom” or “God’s mysterious ways” to explain, define and even…

Men who dominate and exploit - the uncomfortable truths
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Men Who Dominate and Exploit (Hint, They Ruin Their Relationships)

Is it common for wives to mistreat their husbands as they grow older? I’ll let that marinate for a second… Recently, I watched a clip where a male speaker discussed wives mistreating their husbands in old age.1   I won’t link to the video here2, but the point he seemed to be making, at least in that…