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Surprising Things the Bible Says about Being a Wife

Emma Danzey

However, as believers, we are gifted with the Bible from God which teaches us and instructs us as women in every area of life, including marriage. Today we will study what does the Bible say about bei...

What Does a “Wife of Noble Character” Look Like?

Jessica Brodie

Perhaps you’ve seen it on a coffee cup or a T-shirt — the image of a godly, graceful woman along with the words “she is clothed with strength and dignity,” or “her children arise and call her blessed....

7 Ways to Honor Your Pastor’s Wife

Ron Edmondson

Many pastor’s wives are facing burnout, a sense of loneliness, and some even struggle to come to church. That should not be. Here are 7 ways you can offer real encouragement....

7 Things Husbands Need to Know About Their Wives

Ron Edmondson

Guys, can I be honest with you? Marriage can be hard. Did you know that already? Sometimes you do the wrong thing before you even knew you did the wrong thing. You try to figure out the one you ...

Who Was Cain's Wife & What Does the Bible Say about Her?

Dikkon Eberhart

The Bible does not provide the name of Cain’s wife. Neither does it provide any other information about her. The single reference to her existence is found in Genesis 4:17....

What Is the Role of a Pastor's Wife?

Jason Soroski

The Bible is very clear about the requirements for pastors and elders in a church, but there are no specific requirements for a “pastor’s wife.” I have become quite familiar with the ups-and-downs of ...

10 Things I’ve Learned as a Pastor’s Wife That Apply to Everyone

Sue Schlesman

Being a pastor’s wife has a remarkable way of showing you the truth about how and why people behave the way they do. It’s like being an unpaid therapist. After enough repetition of the same problems, ...

What Are We Getting Wrong about Biblical Marriage Roles?

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Most of this passage in Ephesians addresses the role of the husband. I know much has been made in our society and in the church especially of the submission of the wife, but this passage spends more t...

Who Was Lot’s Wife and Why Did She Turn into a Pillar of Salt?

Bethany Verrett

Lot’s wife was perfectly content to go on living in two cities that so thoroughly rejected God, that her husband was the only righteous man in a valley filled with thousands of people. Her attachment ...

Joseph, Potiphar's Wife, and the Dangers of Sexual Sin

Kristi Walker

The Old Testament is often accused of being outdated and hard to read as a modern Christian. But in Genesis 37, 39-47 we see a story that could have come right out of our evening news. Joseph has been...

The Gospel and Cruciform Fidelity

Russell Moore

Recently, broadcaster Pat Robertson said a man should divorce his wife with Alzheimer’s in order to marry another woman. This is more than an embarrassment; more than cruelty. This is a repudiation of...

What Does the Bible Say about Divorce?

DiAne Gates

A topical look at what scriptures have to say about divorce. ...

Does the Bible Teach that Masturbation is a Sin?

Lisa Loraine Baker

The Bible is clear that sex should be confined to a husband and wife. But it doesn't say much, or anything, about some other sexual acts. So can we conclude then that masturbation or other sexual acts...

7 Things Wives Need To Know About Their Husbands

Ron Edmondson

I recently wrote a post about 7 things you may not know about your wife. It was a popular post and I committed to write a companion post for the wives. Here are 7 things wives need to know — but may ...

7 Things You MAY NOT KNOW About Your Husband (But Need To!)

Ron Edmondson

I recently wrote a post about 7 things you may not know about your wife. It was a popular post and I committed to write a companion post for the wives. Here are 7 things all wives need to know — but ...

What Is a Concubine? Why Did God Allow Men to Take Concubines in the Bible?

Emily Hall

In the Bible, a concubine was a woman acquired by a man as a secondary wife. Her purpose was to provide a male heir in the case of a barren wife, to provide more children in general to enhance the fam...

Resisting Temptation: An Act of Love?

Derek Brown

When we face temptation, we tend to think only of ourselves. Rarely do we consider how our actions might affect others. But temptation is an interpersonal issue that draws people into a tangled web an...

5 Things That Can Cause Us to Drift Spiritually

Chris Russell

Several years ago a friend of mine took his wife and kids to the ocean for a week of R&R. While they were there, they purchased a small, inflatable boat for recreational use on the beach. One da...

What Is the Meaning of the Word Hallelujah?

Dr. Dikkon Eberhart

A joy of our Christian lives is our invitation to praise the Lord. We love to do this anytime and in any number of ways. One of the ways we praise Him is by using the word Hallelujah!...