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Now to the unmarried and widows I say: it is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion (1 … Continue reading
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I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that (1 Corinthians 7:-7). If you are single, your singleness is a gift from God. You … Continue reading
I say this as a concession, not as a command (1 Corinthians 7:6). So there’s a little controversy over this verse. Specifically, what is the “this”that Paul is referring to? Is he talking about his last statement, in which he … Continue reading
Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourself to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self control (1 … Continue reading
The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife’s body does not belong to herself alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not … Continue reading
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, back in 1 Corinthians… Now for the matters you wrote about: it is good for a man not to marry. But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his … Continue reading
…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20). Are you still thankful today, Beloved? Or has the Christmas to-do list already kicked aside your “Things I am thankful for” … Continue reading
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever (1 Chronicles 16: 34). Busy day today. You’ve got a turkey to burn, cranberries to sauce, potatoes to mash, tables to set, dishes to break, shards to … Continue reading
…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). “in” Not “for” but “in.” Beloved, there are things that occur in our lives that only a deranged person would be happy … Continue reading
For he (God) chose us in him (Jesus) before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight (Ephesians 1:4). So, as we move through Thanksgiving week, here’s a little something else to be thankful for: … Continue reading