Surviving Financial Hardship as a Couple
Marriage brings together 2 persons of varying backgrounds, possibly different understandings of money and risk. It’s no wonder then that finances is one of the top reasons for divorce and separation, even for Christian couples.
What Does Biblical Submission Look Like in Marriage?
In his letter to the Ephesians (5:21), Paul says “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ”. What? It really says that? Yes, it really does. Go read it for yourself. But what does that mean? Firstly, our reverence (deep respect and awe) for Christ is paramount. Flowing from that is a humility and willingness to be held accountable to the things of Christ.
5 Things We Wish We Knew Before Getting Married
In marriage, one can easily get so wrapped up in the joint identity of the couple that they forget who they are individually. This was our experience – we were so focused on “trying to make each other happy” that we lost our individual selves in the process. The Bible does tell us (and therefore, we believe) that “the two become one flesh” in marriage.