Tag: marriage
Why Do Christians Fast? (Here are six common reasons)
Why do Christians fast? It’s a simple question with multiple potential answers. In short, it depends. Below are six common reasons. But first, a couple of observations:
What Does the Bible Really Say about Homosexuality? (An honest, loving look at a controversial topic, from a Christian viewpoint)
When I initially wrote this post, Apple CEO Tim Cook had recently made headlines by publicly announcing that he was gay. For a variety of reasons, I previously had not written much on the subject of homosexuality here at chasingalion.com. Primarily, I felt that issues pertaining to homosexuality are clear, black-and-white matters in Scripture where there is…
Re-Thinking Paul’s Teaching on the Head Covering (1 Corinthians 11:1-16)
Paul’s teaching on the head covering in 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 has been the source of much debate, disagreement and confusion for Christians and Bible students. It’s a challenging passage to confidently understand. I imagine people will continue to reach differing conclusions about this passage for as long as time continues. Here are several important observations…
Biblical Baptism, Part 18 (Baptism and a Wedding)
Have you considered the role that baptism plays in the union of Christ and His bride, the church? This is pretty cool; check it out! Welcome to part 18 of my biblical baptism series. The posts build on each other, so check out the previous posts below: Download series as a PDF Apologies: I haven’t…
Book Review: The Power of Prayer to Change Your Marriage
This post was written by Sandy Farmer. By: Stormie Omartian Published: January 1, 2009 by Harvest House Publishers 252 pages (Goodreads|Amazon) Goodreads description—Stormie Omartian’s bestselling books on prayer and marriage have touched millions of readers in a life-changing way. The Power of Prayer to Change Your Marriage helps husbands or wives pray to protect their…
Book Review: God, Girls and Guys
This post was written by Sandy Farmer. By: Robin Marsh & Lauren Nelson Published: August 1st 2012 by Harvest House Publishers 176 pages Source: Publisher via NetGalley (Thank you!) (Goodreads|Amazon) Goodreads description—Following their popular devotional for teen girls, God, Girls, and Getting Connected, award-winning news anchor Robin Marsh, and Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson, now…
December 31 – Revelation (part 5)
Reading Rev. 19:6-22:21 Devotional Today we conclude our study of both the book of Revelation and the Bible. What a beautiful and fitting end to GOD’s story! (This history is, after all, HIS-story.) Today’s text begins with the continuation of the celebration by those in heaven because of GOD’s defeat of Babylon the Great, which…
December 19 – 2 Timothy: Paul’s Final Letter
Reading 2 Tim. 1:1-4:22 Devotional It seems that Paul was once again arrested and had to stand trial, and was apparently sentenced to death as a result of his defense of the gospel. Secular history affirms that Paul died a martyr’s death (a martyr is someone who is killed for a cause—in this case, for…
December 1 – 1 Corinthians (part 2) – Don’t Divorce
Reading 1 Cor. 5:1-11:16 Devotional In today’s reading, Paul instructs the Corinthian Christians about a number of subjects, including holy living, dealing with sinful brethren, judging disputes, not suing one another, marriage, eating of meat that was sacrificed to idols, individual rights, preaching the gospel, and roles of men and women. For today’s devotional, I…