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John Calvin: Marriage, Singleness, and Sexual Sin

My first post in this series looked at 1 Corinthians 7, considering the somewhat famous 7:9, “It’s better to marry than to burn with passion.” The second post considered the...

Philippians 4:8-9 Devotional

Philippians 4:8-9. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about...

The 'Corinthian Problem' Behind 1 Corinthians 7

Last week I published the first article in a series on singleness and marriage. Following its publication I was asked by more than one reader whether I had failed to...

Philippians 4:4-7 Devotional

Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious...

1 Corinthians 7: Is It Better To Marry?

At some point for young adults, usually between your late teens and early twenties, 1 Corinthians 7:9 goes from being a verse shared in jest to one quoted with sincerity—even...

Philippians 4:1-3 Devotional

Philippians 4:1-3. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! 2 I...

Your Personality Type Should Not Determine Who You Become

People are frequently surprised when they learn that - according to Myers-Briggs - I am an extrovert, while my wife is an introvert. This is because in larger groups, or...

Philippians 3:17-21 Devotional

Philippians 3:17-21. Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do....

Fridays with Fred: On Being Woke

As I write this post it is two weeks since the murder of George Floyd. But it is very possible that you are reading it months, even years, after that...