Most of us have encountered problems in our prayer lives to one degree or another. Maybe God did not answer our prayer [1]. Or we encountered a moral dilemma such as should we pray for or against enemies? Perhaps we wonder whether or not prayer is worth bothering about. After all, if everything is already going to happen according to God’s will, then our prayers cannot possible change His mind, right?
Probing the Problems of Prayer
What About Those Who Have Never Heard?
This is not to say it’s not a legitimate question (it is), but the motivation is not always a sincere desire to get an answer.
Seeing Her With New Eyes
For the first time, I could see her generosity and great kindness reflected in Christ. What kind of jerk would dismiss that?
How to Overcome Unrealistic Expectations in Marriage
Learn how to identify the two most unrealistic expectations in marriage and open the door to a healthy relationship with your spouse.
Wedding Day Second Thoughts
At least one of the purposes of your engagement season is to make sure you’ve made the right decision.
What is God’s Design for Families?
What’s the purpose of family? When I ask that question, the answers are many and varied. To teach values To reflect God’s image To provide support To reproduce the species […]
4 Questions on Leaving an Inheritance
When I sit down with families who are preparing estate plans, the hardest question they face is how much they will leave their children. This question is full of emotion. […]
Are You Ready to Wed?
How will I know that I’m ready to wed? Dr. Greg Smalley is often asked this question by engaged couples, so he offers his personal insights on how couples can better understand love.
4 Truths Homeschooling Moms Need to Know
In the spirit of Titus 2, an older mom shares four truths homeschooling moms need to knowIn the spirit of Titus 2, an older mom shares four truths homeschooling moms need to know
How To Handle Stress in Marriage
Most people struggle to manage their stresses in marriage effectively. And unmanaged stress in one spouse usually escalates stress in the other. But reactions can be complex.