In marriage, we must invest for success (Ephesians 5:22-33). Investing into a marriage means losing something now so that we gain later. It means pursuing our spouse with great energy and clinging to them zealously. We nourish our marriage by...

God desires our marriages to be set apart (Ephesians 5:22-33). God designed marriage to be centered on holiness, not happiness. He shows us throughout scripture that He walks in covenant relationship with His people, and He wants that to be true of...

We are called to honor our mothers (Ephesians 6:2). Regardless of what type of mom (e.g. biological, adoptive, single, spiritual, etc.), Paul gives believers an imperative to honor them. In the larger context of Ephesians, honoring mothers is a...

Submission...One of the most abused and confused components of marriage is actually the key to a stronger, healthier marriage when seen through the life of Jesus. Submission is not about responding to demands, but rather responding to an invitation to...

Marriage is about thriving, not surviving (Ephesians 5:15-33). Contrary to how our culture sees marriage, over 70% of those who marry will make it. But to have a marriage that thrives, followers of Jesus should marry other followers of Jesus. When two...

God’s grace really is amazing! Think about it: we have all been lost, blind, and wretched. However, when we say yes to Jesus through faith, we receive grace. Through His grace those who are lost are found, who are blind can see, and who are wretched...

Why would One of such incredible power love me? In Psalm 8 we read of David’s amazement and awe in the Lord’s grandness and His love for us. David saw all that God created, His careful attention to detail, and His power so perfectly displayed, and in...

As followers of Jesus, there is one major theme of life that sets us apart from the world: Hope. Hope is the inheritance for followers of Jesus. This hope is not just for this life, but also for the life to come. Hope in Jesus promises us that there...