Part 2 Go check out Part I, if you haven’t yet. We are answering the question, “how much time should spouses spend with each other?” With friends who are very similar to us, we can feel like we’ve spent a long time together even when we haven’t. Our temperaments, perspectives, opinions, etc., are so similar…Continue reading How Much Time Should Husbands and Wives Spend Together, Part II
A good Laugh
If you need a good laugh, and you don’t mind a little irreverent poking fun at us as Christians (if you are one)… then you will appreciate my good friend, Darin McWatters’ presentation of the Rev. D. Ray Montgomery. Revved Up Click on “Revved Up” in the center of the page. You will be glad…Continue reading A good Laugh
Womenary Summer Class starts NEXT WEEK (19th)
Dont miss it. Apologetics. Can you defend your faith? Do you even know, really, what your faith is?
Open Season Men's Event
Get Ready! If you are interested, or know someone who is interested in being involved as a vendor, donor, or activity leader… or in any other capacity, have them contact me!
Womenary in The Summer?!?!
Sign Up for Womenary’s short summer… WOMENARY wants YOU to join us for Summer Study 2013 Apologetics: How to Graciously Defend Your Faith Learn how to clearly and confidently explain to others what you believe. June 19 & 26, July 3, 17, & 24 Wednesday Mornings 10:00 – 11:30 AM First Baptist Church – South…Continue reading Womenary in The Summer?!?!
Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
If you haven’t taken the pop quiz, I recommend going here and taking it first. It’s more fun that way! Or, go head and peek, you lightweight… 😉 Answers: 1. “God helps those who helps themselves” (nope, other. This was Sydney Algernon) 2. “Spare the rod, spoil the child” (Sort of. Maybe not precisely these…Continue reading Answers to "Are these Common Sayings in the Bible?"
Guest Author: Hunter Beless on Friendship
As many of you know, I am passionate about the power and significance of Friendship. I believe friendship trumps all earthly relationships – and, as Hunter points out, marriage is the ultimate version of it. Hunter and her noble husband, Brooks, were students of mine in various ways over the years… You can read more…Continue reading Guest Author: Hunter Beless on Friendship
Are these common sayings in the Bible?
Not in the Bible? Here are some common phrases that are cited as from the Bible. Pop quiz, hotshot… which ones are from the Bible, and which ones aren’t? Feel free to copy and paste and put B for Bible or O for other. Bonus for knowing where. _____ 1. “God helps those who helps…Continue reading Are these common sayings in the Bible?
Facets of Sexuality… Part 1: Erotic
In the recent Seminar for Men, I quickly referenced the different engagements with sexuality – erotic, illicit and intimate. I have gotten questions about it, so, in preparation for the rest of the articles on “insights helpful to men into regards to communicating treasure-hood to their spouses through sexuality” (or some other equally subtle and…Continue reading Facets of Sexuality… Part 1: Erotic
Facets of Sexuality… Part 2: Intimate
The other way that a person can experience sexuality is intimately. If illicit sex is about experiencing the dark or shameful excitement of doing something “wrong” and erotic sexuality is about experiencing the joys of sex, then intimate sexuality is about experiencing and knowing another person. In the intimate…Continue reading Facets of Sexuality… Part 2: Intimate
Moral Thinking and Gun Control – Part III
Thoughts I assume that for those intent on limiting legal availability to guns, it must be a moral argument. But what is it? I hope I get that feedback… if limited people’s lawful access to guns is a moral imperative to you, I would love to hear about it! I am not kidding. Remember, not…Continue reading Moral Thinking and Gun Control – Part III
Moral Thinking and Gun Control – part II
Lesson Part II – what is meant by “Pragmatic” argument? A pragmatic argument is one that is based on effectiveness… in other words, “what works?” So, if what is left is the pragmatic argument, what, if anything, would gun control effectively accomplish? First, I think I will stay away from statistics, because I am not…Continue reading Moral Thinking and Gun Control – part II
MIGHTY Men's Meetings starting April 3rd
Men, come talk about learning to shepherd in powerful, MIGHTY ways… you don’t have to sign up to come… show up… and feel free to wear a blade too! April 3rd starting at 6:30 for a manly time of worshipping the King and learning to lead as His men.
Practical vs. Moral Arguments and gun control
Gun Control and Moral thinking I typically don’t write a lot of politically charged articles on my website unless they are moral or biblical issues. For me, I prefer here to talk about moral, psychological, biblical and theological issues… stuff like that. I am certainly a political person and an opinionated one… but of all…Continue reading Practical vs. Moral Arguments and gun control
Preaching Easter!
I am getting to preach one of my favorite passages in the whole Bible Easter morning! I hope you come to FBC South Easter morning at 10:30am!
Danger Will Robinson! Family Internet Part 2
… I hear regularly about a child who gains access to internet porn via a portal that they were unaware existed! When I ask, parents tell me that they are careful about their children’s internet usage and access by telling me that the family computer is in a public space… or maybe they have put…Continue reading Danger Will Robinson! Family Internet Part 2
Office Move Update – Feb 25th!!!
Alethia is the Greek word most often translated “Truth.” I will probably write more about this soon… but its technical and literal meaning is “not hidden.” This is the perfect name that embodies what we are all about at our counseling offices… coming alongside people to help them uncover and engage with the truth(s) that…Continue reading Office Move Update – Feb 25th!!!
The Family Internet – you cannot be ignorant – Part I
Managing the Family Internet For years, I have encouraged families to be smart about any version of adult sexuality that is “visible” in their homes, especially once they have children. For this reason, for years when I had been talking to parents with children around the age of 9, I had told them it was…Continue reading The Family Internet – you cannot be ignorant – Part I
Our Counseling Office is Moving!
Alethia is the Greek word most often translated “Truth.” I will probably write more about this soon… but its technical and literal meaning is “not hidden.” This is the perfect name that embodies what we are all about at our counseling offices… coming alongside people to help them uncover and engage with the truth(s) that…Continue reading Our Counseling Office is Moving!
Why Raising Taxes Lowers Government Income – Part II
Scenario 2: I cut the taxes by half to 5%. Year One: Harvested 100 units Taxes 5 units (I have to learn to live on half income this year) Family 50 units Plants …Continue reading Why Raising Taxes Lowers Government Income – Part II