“Take away the dross from the silver, And there comes out a vessel for the smith” [Prov. 25:4, NASV] Every piece of raw metal has the potential to become precious and valuable materials men will desire to have. However, before this potential in the metal could be transformed into such desirable and useful product, that …
GENERAL COUNSEL
Deep in the heart of everyone going into marriage relationship is great hope (or, do we call it desire?) for blessed, blissful, joyful, funfull and fulfilling marital life. Honestly, it would be an understatement to agree that that’s logical. If married, can you remember how very thrilled and enthusiastic you were towards your wedding day? …
I believe this should be a follow-up to my message titled “How Heart-deep is Your Love”. Have you received that? If not, ask, and you shall receive it! That love is a fundamental requirement in any marriage is doubtless. But there are all kinds of “love” out there! – like, “I love my car”, “I …
Is it biblically right for a Christian to do family planning (i.e. take medical prescription to prevent conception / child birth)? This is one question I have had to confront quite a number of times in our Couples’ meetings. I have had to douse much needless stress on this matter, hopefully to the satisfaction of …
We all have a background. Whereas some of the features of our background could be very helpful in the making of our own marriage to be enjoyable and successful, on the other hand, many of us have been exposed to some others that, if not decisively dealt with, could deal the hurtful blow on our …
A “BROKEN HEART” IS VERY IMPORTANT IN MARRIAGE. “Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.” (Proverbs 13:10) “By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.” (Proverbs 22:4) A lot of marriages have suffered and many are presently suffering all kinds of avoidable …
The Lord in Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; Because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.” (NKJV) From my counselling experience over the years, from general observation …