Vengeance in Relationship

Vengeance is not just physical actions we take against others. One of the most common ways to take vengeance is by saying things to hurt others. Others harm us (or we imagine so), so we say defamatory things to "get even." Someone accuses us of something, so we respond, "Well, what about the time when you..."

Sin must be rebuked. But when we do so, we must be sure that we are motivated by concern for the sinner and others who may be involved, not by a desire for vengeance.

1 Corinthians 4:12,13; Ephesians 4:31

MARRIAGE SCRIPTURES

1.    Proverbs 18:22 says, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.”

2.   Matthew 19:5-6 says, “And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one

      flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”

3.    Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

4.    Psalm 128:3 says, “Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.”

5.    Proverbs 5:18 says, “Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.”

6.    Proverbs 19:14 says, “House and riches are the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife is from the Lord.”

7.    Proverbs 31:10 says, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

8.    Eccles. 4:9 says, “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

Help, Lord

"Help, Lord." --Psalm 12:1

 The prayer itself is remarkable, for it is short, but seasonable, sententious, and suggestive. David mourned the fewness of faithful men, and therefore lifted up his heart in supplication--when the creature failed, he flew to the Creator. He evidently felt his own weakness, or he would not have cried for help; but at the same time he intended honestly to exert himself for the cause of truth, for the word "help" is inapplicable where we ourselves do nothing. There is much of directness, clearness of perception, and distinctness of utterance in this petition of two words; much more, indeed, than in the long rambling outpourings of certain professors. The Psalmist runs straight-forward to his God, with a well-considered prayer; he knows what he is seeking, and where to seek it. Lord, teach us to pray in the same blessed manner.

 The occasions for the use of this prayer are frequent. In providential afflictions how suitable it is for tried believers who find all helpers failing them. Students, in doctrinal difficulties, may often obtain aid by lifting up this cry of "Help, Lord," to the Holy Spirit, the great Teacher. Spiritual warriors in inward conflicts may send to the throne for

The Real Problem With Today's Youths

The Real Problem With Today's Youths
(and why most parents just don't get it!)

"The inspiration of a noble cause involving human interests wide and far, enables men to do things they did not dream themselves capable of before, and which they were not capable of alone. The consciousness of belonging, vitally, to something beyond individuality; of being part of a personality that reaches we know not where, in space and time, greatens the heart to the limit of the soul's ideal, and builds out the supreme of character."   (Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, October 3, 1889)

My name is Edward. I generally function under the persona of 'Pastor Edward'. That's because I am a priest. Apart from being a priest I am also a Geologist and all-round youth educator. I am also a 'youth worker' of sorts.

Forgiveness in Marriage

Forgiveness in Marriage ©©©©©©©©© by Edward Freedom

Jesus says we need to forgive others—many, many times over. The reason for this is simple, really -- other people, no matter who they are, strangers on the street, or the person we are married to, will do and say things that will often hurt us in some way. In this e-book I talk about what happens if we don’t forgive?

Solving Marriage Sex Issues?

Communication Is The Key To Solving Sex Problems

A couple’s sex life is a barometer for the health of the relationship — unresolved sex issues often indicate that there are underlying problems. Regularly placed ahead of financial worries or childrearing disagreements as cause for divorce, sex problems magnify a lack of understanding and communication within what should be a woman’s closest relationship. The causes of marital sex problems may be physical, emotional, or both. If they are understood and addressed properly, they can be effectively treated, and can even bring the couple closer together. Communicating with your partner in the way that works best for both of you is the most effective way to deal with all types of sex issues.

Sex researcher Denise Donnelly interviewed 6,029 married people in 1993 and found that sexually

Is it Infatuation or is it Love?

How will you know if you are really in love or if it is just infatuation? Love is an action and infatuation is a feeling. Love, unlike infatuation and lust take commitment and devotion to a person. This is because when we truly love someone it takes self-sacrificing behaviors and attitude.

When you love someone you wouldn’t do anything to hurt him or her. If you’re not married you wouldn’t try to incite passion within her and she would not flirt with and excite him. These actions come from the feelings that infatuation creates. If we constantly obsess about a person we are in a relationship with, morals will take a backseat and we will get our lustful desires met through sexual relations.

Having sex outside of the “one flesh” of marriage creates delusion and wrong attitudes within a couple and keeps the relationship from