For “Scripture Sunday”:
Today’s program on WGN: “Marriage: Soon Obsolete?”
“Is marriage outdated and antiquated? Some people think so. But what does your Creator say? Discover the vital truth.”
Transcript at: http://www.ucg.org/beyond-today-program/christian-living/marriage-soon-obsolete
This is the FREE book which he mentions:
Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension
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“The joy of a happy marriage blessed with loving, respectful children is a dream of most men and women. Traditionally, marriage has been an exclusive bond between a man and a woman. Yet in recent years this pattern has been changing...
Contents:
Introduction - Marriage and Family: The Missing Dimension
"Didn't the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union" (Malachi 2:15 And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. See All..., New Living Translation).
Marriage and Family: The Spiritual Significance
To understand the spiritual significance of marriage and family, we must turn to God, our Creator, to learn what He had in mind in making the human race.
God's Instruction Manual for Marriage
Marriage is one of God's most wonderful gifts to mankind. It is a treasure worth working on, cherishing and sustaining. His instructions are as valid today as ever.
Everyone knows that in most cultures dating is a prelude to marriage. But what many don't know is that how we date greatly influences the kind of marriage we will have. The way we conduct ourselves while dating is an excellent indicator of the commitment we will have to a future relationship and an indicator of the level of happiness we will enjoy.
God's beautiful picture of sexuality is for us to refrain from having sex until we are married and then to only enjoy sex with the person to whom we are married (1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.See All...; Exodus 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. See All...).
Handling Those Touchy Situations
To help you establish godly standards, consider the following advice given by a panel of young Christians between the ages of 20 and 30.
What to Say When Things Are Going Too Far
Here's some examples of things to say when your relationship is going to far.
Given all the confusion that exists today regarding sex, it's important for us to understand some of the most common but mistaken ideas about this subject.
The Bible does not indicate that there is a specific age at which it suddenly becomes appropriate for us to marry.
Is Homosexuality Acceptable to God?
The acceptance of homosexuality as an equally valid lifestyle is rapidly growing in Western culture. Yet God tells us that sex was designed for only one relationship—within marriage, exclusively between a man and a woman.
Men's and Women's Vulnerabilities
When it comes to temptations to have sex, men and women, in general, face different challenges.
What If You've Made a Mistake?
When it comes to sex, people make mistakes—both premarital and extramarital. The biblical way to cleanse one's conscience is to repent—that is, stop breaking God's law.
Is Abortion the Answer to Unwanted Pregnancy?
Many people today consider abortion to be a woman's right to control her body—specifically her reproductive rights. What does the Bible say?
Because so many marriages—particularly in modern Western countries—end in failure, couples trying to live godly lives and make their relationships last will look for ways to protect and preserve their marriages.
The Different Kinds of Love Mentioned in the Bible
The Greek language in which the New Testament was written uses several words translated "love." The first two listed below are found in the New Testament. Understanding their meanings helps us better comprehend God's expectations of us.
Was Sex Intended Solely for Procreation?
Does the Bible prohibit sexual relations within marriage purely for pleasure?
Our Children: Gifts of God in a Hostile Environment
The Bible tells us that children are a blessing from God, and most couples readily welcome them into their families. Human reproduction is one of life's most treasured and memorable experiences. Consider how God intended for this beautiful event to transpire.
The Epidemic of Missing Fathers
Dr. Wade Horn, assistant secretary for children and families in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, addressed the connections between fatherlessness and criminal behavior in a 2002 speech.
Many parents, including single parents, are raising well-adjusted, moral children who successfully enter adulthood. Why are these families successful when so many others are not?
Measuring Influence on Our Children
While parents have the opportunity to be the greatest influence on their children's lives, this doesn't always happen.
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Discipline with encouragement may seem like an oxymoron. How could discipline possibly be encouraging? Isn't it always painful and depressing?
How can sibling rivalry be minimized?
Is it possible to successfully raise godly children even as a single parent?
Should children be held responsible for bad choices or decisions?
It's important to set aside quality time to spend with your children.
There are three seasons in raising children, and one final season that is our goal. Each season is a phase where a child needs a certain type of parenting.
Personality Differences and Temperament
Because each child is a unique human being in terms of the way he or she thinks and acts, parents often wonder whether these differences should affect their parenting.
Family Resources for You and Your Children
Resources to encourage you as a parent.
The desire for a happy, lasting marriage blessed with children who grow up to be successful, morally responsible adults is truly the universal dream.”
http://www.ucg.org/booklet/marriage-and-family-missing-dimension/
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On This Day:
The Homestead Act, May 20, 1862:
“In a milestone in the settlement of the American West, President Abraham Lincoln signs into law the Homestead Act, a program designed to grant public land to small farmers at low cost. The act gave 160 acres of land to any applicant who was the head of a household and 21 years or older, provided that the person settled on the land for five years and then paid a small filing fee. If settlers wished to obtain title earlier, they could do so after six months by paying $1.25 an acre.”
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May 20, 1873:
Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis receive patent for blue jeans
“On this day in 1873, San Francisco businessman Levi Strauss and Reno, Nevada, tailor Jacob Davis are given a patent to create work pants reinforced with metal rivets, marking the birth of one of the world's most famous garments: blue jeans.
By the 1920s, Levi's denim waist overalls were the top-selling men's work pant in the United States. As decades passed, the craze only grew, and now blue jeans are worn by men and women, young and old, around the world.”
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Frank Sinatra is laid to rest, May 20, 1998:
“Francis Albert Sinatra died of a heart attack on May 14, 1988, at the age of 82. During a career that saw him go from skinny teen idol to middle-aged playboy, Sinatra’s personality and looks were certainly major factors in his success, but they could never fully overshadow his voice—an instrument that could convey very deep emotions in a sincere, understated way. "Right from the beginning, he was there with the truth of things in his voice,” is how Bob Dylan put it on May 20, 1998—the day Frank Sinatra was laid to rest. “His music had an influence on me, whether I knew it or not. He was one of the very few singers who sang without a mask. This is a sad day.””
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Yesterday:
A phone call to let me know that Prime, my foster cat’s prospective ‘parents’ wouldn’t be going to Adoption Day to pick her up after all, they had a funeral to attend. I had Prime’s blankies and toys all washed, food, treats, medical records, and instructions all packed. I don’t know if her adoption is delayed or cancelled.
2 comments:
I probably saw you car there.
You might have, DD.
I looked out the back of the church property again, but I'm not sure which is your place.
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