The Woman as Wife »
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008The Woman as Wife
Women share equality of honor with men, but have different functions: “..and grant her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life…” (1 Peter 3:7).
God intends most women to be married: “Then the Lord God said, ’It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make [...]
The Man as Husband »
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008The Man as Husband
God intends most men to be married: “Then the Lord God said, ’It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper, suitable for him.” (Gen 2:18).
The husband is to cling to his wife, forsaking all other women; “For this cause a man shall leave [...]
Top Ten Steps to Building a Truly Christian Marriage »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Rev. Brian M. Abshire
My wife Elaine and I just celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary. Without being too sappy or sentimental, I can say with all honesty that I am more in love with her today, than the day, we got married. Yes, we are sinners, saved by grace; [...]
The Puritan Family »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008Some Thoughts on How the Puritans Lost their Children
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
Perhaps the high point of the Christian family in America was the Puritan commonwealth in New England from 1630-1700. The family was central to Puritan theology and practice. Repeatedly in sermons, and personal letters, the Puritans state that their primary motivation in settling [...]
Weddings - Some Thoughts »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Rev. Brian M. Abshire
On a recent Internet discussion list, the subject came up regarding whether or not the Church has the Biblical authority to perform weddings. As various people responded (”flaming” is the preferred term), some accused the Church of tyranny, others that the State overstepped its bounds for requiring marriage licenses etc. [...]
Reforming The Family »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008The Industrial Revolution and the Sociology of the Christian FamilyRev. Brian M. Abshire
Evangelical Christianity has never come to grips with the massive sociological changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution. Until that time, agrarian culture and values undergirded Biblical concepts of the family. However, mechanization, immigration, urbanization and rapid transportation radically [...]
Raising A Christian Army »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Rev. Brian M. Abshire
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”
The problem is not a new one. There is a world to be rebuilt, but few Christians willing to do anything more than hold hands [...]
Promises, Promises! »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008A review of David Hagopian and Douglas Wilson’s new book, A Biblical Challenge to Promise Keepers
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
Several years ago, an old friend with whom I had lost contact, called to see how things were going. As we got caught up on kids and jobs, how fat we were getting and [...]
How To Help Your Children Find the “Right” Life Mate »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008Rev. Brian M. Abshire
She was a gorgeous young thing named, believe it or not, “Barbie.” Her dad was the skipper of an oil tanker, just back from a three month trip. And I could tell right off he wasn’t much impressed with the long haired, bell bottomed, leather vest wearing, “Pimples R [...]
Raising Covenant Kids - Part Two »
Sunday, April 20th, 2008Covenant Kids and Christian Character
Rev. Brian M. Abshire
One of the most subtle and therefore insidious errors that sincere Christians can fall into when trying to be godly parents is to think that they can create Christian character in their children. There is an entire home-school curriculum (very popular in some circles) [...]
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