In the next five weeks, we'll study Esther, a story of Jewish deliverance from annihilation. Though God's name is absent, His providential hand is evident making even the most trivial circumstances serve His purposes. Esther teaches us that God is present even in His apparent absence. Over the next five weeks, we'll learn about God's providence, reversing evil to good, curses to blessings, and sorrow to joy. 

There’s excitement with new relationships, but that’s nothing compared to the fulfilment and satisfaction of being with your spouse over time. There’s a richness to the connection when we let the other person change and mature, allowing love to deepen as we move toward intimacy and oneness in our marriage. That is what God intended for us to enjoy, and that is the kind of marriage that reflects the gospel.

There’s excitement with new relationships, but that’s nothing compared to the fulfilment and satisfaction of being with your spouse over time. There’s a richness to the connection when we let the other person change and mature, allowing love to deepen as we move toward intimacy and oneness in our marriage. That is what God intended for us to enjoy, and that is the kind of marriage that reflects the gospel.

Song of Solomon 5:2-6:3Conflict is a part of marriage, and that’s not always a bad thing. If we can learn to handle conflict with our spouse well, we can start to grow together in a way we would not be able to do otherwise. 

Conflict is a part of marriage, and that’s not always a bad thing. If we can learn to handle conflict with our spouse well, we can start to grow together in a way we would not be able to do otherwise. 

God created us as sexual creatures, with a deep desire to express our sexuality. He also designed that expression for the context of marriage. Sadly, we have allowed our sexuality to be an issue of choice rather than design, leading to confusion and various deviations. Yet when a husband and wife come together to reflect the full image of God, delighting in each other, it is a beautiful and powerful thing.

God created us as sexual creatures, with a deep desire to express our sexuality. He also designed that expression for the context of marriage. Sadly, we have allowed our sexuality to be an issue of choice rather than design, leading to confusion and various deviations. Yet when a husband and wife come together to reflect the full image of God, delighting in each other, it is a beautiful and powerful thing.

There is a need to understand the purpose of courtship; a period where a couple develops a romantic and serious relationship that is moving toward marriage. Intimacy is a natural overflow of communication with each other over time, and the closer you move toward intimacy, the more important clarity becomes. If courtship is done well, a marriage can be built on a godly and strong foundation, which is a beautiful thing.

Understanding the purpose of courtship is crucial. It's a period where a couple develops a serious relationship that's moving towards marriage. As intimacy grows, clarity becomes more important. A godly marriage built on a strong foundation in courtship is a beautiful thing. Tune in to this message from our live service at ICA North Point as P. Ed dives into the subject of courtship, attraction, attachment, and ultimately what this all means to build a successful God-centered marriage.

Attraction to the opposite gender is a powerful thing. How do you know it is more than just a feeling? How do you process this before taking the next step?