Bowels – Song of Songs 5:4
Song of Songs 5:4b KJV: And my bowels were moved for him. NIV: my heart began to pound for him. NASB: And my feelings were aroused for him. Judging from the KJV, you get the [...]
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Mandatory Homeschooling
In cases like ours where our kids attend public school, there is one class offered at their school that we'd better make sure we teach at home first: sex ed. [...]
On the Boundaries of Sin
The nonbeliever often perceives Christianity as being a set of arbitrary rules and regulations to follow in order to meet some equally arbitrary goal that permits some reward called "heaven" after one's death. The mature believer, apart from knowing no obedience to a set of rules (arbitrary or not) is sufficient for heavenly rewards, recognizes the Law of God to be not arbitrary at all. Rather, His rules are for our best interests. [...]
On Christian Modesty in Dress
Are Christians supposed to dress modestly? And what does that even mean? Can my wife wear a plunging neckline or a miniskirt for me to enjoy on a date night? What is [...]
One Date Changes Everything – Introduction
This isn’t really a story of mindless romance. It’s certainly not a sexual romp. And by no means is it some saccharine utopian nonsense. This is a personal story. [...]
One Date Changed Everything – Crunchies
As I rubbed, her feet soaked in the oil thirstily. Almond oil makes a great base, but when using it for massage oil, be prepared to continually pour more on. Even [...]
Healthy Truth #9 – Investment Strategies
Truth #9 – Fitness is a long-term investment. In Habakkuk 3:19a-c (NIV), the prophet said: The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes me feel like the feet of a deer, he [...]
Ramifications of Hebrews 13:4 – Free [Indeed] Sex
Previously, I wrote about the precise language used in Hebrews 13:4 that offers a clearly-drawn line in how we as married couples can honor or defile our marriage bed or the [...]
Stealth Commando – A Wife Going Commando Unexpectedly
The image of her backside is tattooed firmly in my brain, and I’m happily helpless prey in this trap she’s laying. “You ready, hon?” I ask rather [...]
Healthy Truth #8 – Here and Now
Truth #8 – My past is past; my now is discipline; my future doesn’t exist. The words of Jesus in Matthew 6:34 reinforce a reality we all know, at least [...]
Driven by Vision – Lessons from Chick-fil-A Employee Training
I had the privilege of witnessing Chick-fil-A employee training while I mooched on their wifi and nursed their tea, and I found the process fascinating. [...]
The Minute Man
Years ago, I was having a business meeting with a self-described cowboy from northern California. He looked something like a cross between Willie Nelson and Yosemite Sam and [...]
Healthy Truth #11 – Accountability
Truth #11 – Accountability cannot force me; it can only reinforce me. In Paul’s letter to the church in Galatia, he followed up on his instructions to carry each [...]
An Evolution of Consent – Recognizing Nuance
Last week, I related the story of how Clara exposed me to the reality of my depravity: that long ago, I actually raped her. A product of my cultural upbringing and a couple [...]
Canine Credit
They call it “doggystyle”. It’s the sexual position where a woman bends over while on her knees, positioning herself on all fours, while a man penetrates [...]
Christian Self-Love
What does this much-vaunted idea of humility entail? Is there room for a Christian self-love or self-esteem? Or are we all depraved and worthless? [...]
Surprise Video Chat
Imagine I’m being a typical worker bee at the office, typing away at some droll report or reading an email from a client when an instant message from my wife pops up. [...]
Have a Ball – Reflecting on the Delight of a Child
Seeing a wide grin erupt onto my daughter's face as she holds her ball aloft like a trophy, I wonder if I'm missing something. [...]