This week's Free Subscriber post:
A Husband Pushes Back Against Enough Is Enough: Am I Harder on Men Than Women?
Did you know that the demographic most likely to commit suicide in the United States is white men over the age of 50? That may not fit the narrative of those who have other agendas, but it should alert us to be sensitive to a growing group of men who feel like they have no advocates and little empathy from pastors. After reading my post Revisiting Enough is Enough, a husband in a difficult marriage sent a thoughtful email asking me if I'd "flip" the advice for men, and then point blank asked, are you more difficult on men than women? Historically, I think I have been, but I also think there's a reason for that, which I explain in this interview with the husband. Still, I wanted to give him a platform to state his case, that while the majority of the time we do need to call men to account, that narrative is changing and we have to admit that some men are married to very difficult wives. I still don't think the same "rules" necessarily apply to men who want to seek divorce--and I explain why in this interview.
Listen to this discussion HERE.
This week's Paid Subscriber post:
The Joys of a Marriage That Is Based on Holiness
When two people strive to know, love, and serve God together, they can enter a dimension of marriage unparalleled on this planet. A special blessing follows when each spouse is determined to love each other out of reverence and worship. Sadly, to some, the word “holiness” sounds like a killjoy, but listen to these testimonies from notable church figures on the joy of a truly Christian marriage built on reverence, worship, and the pursuit of holiness. They are not all easy to understand, but each is worth the mental work required to understand their message. They point to an all-too-neglected aspect of marriage: shared spiritual pursuit.
Read this blog HERE.
Monday’s Devotion: What Do You Do?
Read this devotion HERE.
For more information for each event, click INFORMATION, on Gary’s schedule on his website, HERE.
Together Marriage Conference featuring Gary Thomas, Sacred Marriage
What is Together?
A two-day event for married couples to intentionally focus on their relationship by means of biblical inspiration and community encouragement.
Conference Goals
Strengthen the bond of husband and wife. Build a closer, grace-based family. Help you discover how God can use your marriage as a doorway to a closer walk with Him and each other.
Grace Community Chapel, April 26th and 27th. 7661 Mexico Rd, St. Peters, MO. Cost is $99 per couple.
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