September 1, 2011
by Rev. Richard Baxter (1615-1691)
Hat Tip to A Puritan’s Mind
Selfish ungodly persons everywhere enter into all kinds of relationships with a desire of serving their ownselves, and gratifying their own flesh without knowing or caring what is required of them. Their desire is for the honour, profit, or pleasure their relationship will provide them but not for what God and man requires or expects from them. [Gen 2:18, Prov 18:22] …
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July 30, 2011
Unlike The House that Jack Built, Mom’s House isn’t built in a day…
There are so many ways we women can either build up or, in contrast, tear down their own houses. As mothers, we have the choice each day whether or not we’re going to be an influence for godly growth and joy in our households. In this talk Stacy discusses some of the qualities of a wise woman, and just what makes her …
Category: Marriage, Motherhood, Stacy's Audio Talks |
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June 30, 2011
“My people are bent on backsliding from Me. Though they call to the Most High, none at all exalt Him.” (Hosea 11:7)
This verse should get our attention. Those of us who call on the name of the Lord, are we faithful? Do we truly exalt him in word and deed? In the second chapter of Malachi, the Israelites weep and groan over …
Category: Divorce and Remarriage, Marriage |
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Tags: Abandoned, Adultery, Divorce, Grace Widow, Remarriage, Single Mother, Single Parent
March 7, 2011
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19–21
Not too long ago, I received an email from a pastor’s wife whose husband heads …
Category: Family, Marriage, Parenting |
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February 4, 2011
In 12 Easy Steps!
The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands. (Proverbs 14:1)
I spoke last weekend at a retreat in Chicago for 400 mothers and daughters. I found it interesting the number of women who requested afterward the following list that appeared on one of my slides. It seems we all have this tendency to tear down, rather than build up, our …
Category: Conflict, Homemaking, Marriage, Motherhood |
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November 11, 2010
By James McDonald
God’s Word inevitably conflicts with the plans of man. For instance, the Word directs us to acknowledge the God of the Bible as the One True God—we are to have no other gods but Him. Yet the sinful heart of man is inclined to persistent idolatry, seeking to satisfy our need to worship and find assurance in anything and everything but the God of the Bible.
God’s Word tells us …
Category: Marriage, Patriarchy |
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August 27, 2010
I realize this is a very backwards way to post an article, or even link to someone else’s article; but, sometimes I do things backwards. Maybe it’s rebellion. Or maybe it’s because Gender, Morality, and Modesty: Liberated into Bondage by Robin Phillips is so good that I’m hoping you’ll want to read the whole thing once you read Part Six. It’s an excellent read, and the series is worth …
Category: Chastity, Culture, Marriage, Modesty |
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February 3, 2010
BE SURE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE POLL IN THE RIGHT HAND SIDEBAR
Failing to guard the eyes by watching movies that are specifically designed to stir up lust, or that focus on the sensuality of the (many times airbrushed) actress (not your wife) or the physical passion of the actor (not your husband) are …
Category: Chastity, Marriage |
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