In Part 1 and Part 2, we’ve looked at 8 powerful truths the Bible teaches us about marriage—how it’s a gift from God, a covenant, a calling, and a reflection of Christ’s love for the church. But before we wrap up this series, there are two important misunderstandings we need to correct. Because when it… Continue reading 8 Things Marriage Is (and 2 Things It Isn’t) | Part 3
Last week in Part 1, we looked at the first three truths the Bible teaches us about marriage: that it’s countercultural, covenantal, and not based on how we feel. This week, we’re continuing our list with five more biblical truths that round out the picture—and they just might challenge the way you see your own… Continue reading 8 Things Marriage Is (and 2 Things It Isn’t) | Part 2
Parenting is hard. It can be one of life’s greatest joys and most humbling challenges. None of us have it figured out. As I told our church on Sunday, I'm no expert. I'm a fellow traveler, learning as I go. All of us are trying to raise our children to know and love Jesus in… Continue reading 5 Things Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids
Yesterday I preached a sermon called "Marriage is" at Cornerstone. It was unlike any sermon I've ever preached before. As a writer, I'm no stranger to "listicle"-style articles. But I've never done a sermon that was a running list like that. I ended up there because as I was studying for the sermon, I kept… Continue reading 8 Things Marriage is… (and 2 things it isn’t) | Part 1
Have you ever found yourself asking, "What's the point of all of this?" I am 37 years old. I have been a follower of Jesus most of my life. I grew up in church. And I don't mean our family went to church occasionally. I mean we basically lived there. At this point, I have… Continue reading It’s Not a Moving Target! (What Jesus wants from every Christian)
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Joshua Wester 