Congressman Paul Ryan has taken some heat the past few days for comments he made last week on Bill Bennett’s Morning in America. In discussing the problem of poverty in America, Ryan, in part, said this:
Category Archives: Marriage
“With this Ring, I thee Lease….”
(Based on the number of hits, this post was the 4th most popular in 2013)
Picture this scene.
After a lovely dinner, under a full moon, Joshua gets down on one knee, opens a box with a sparkling diamond ring, hands it to Jessica and says, “Honey, I’d love to lease you…”
That doesn’t sound very romantic! Lease you? Not marry you? Well, not if Florida attorney, Paul Rampell has his way. Continue reading
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Yes, We’re Still Being Trained!
Yesterday’s post about Norma Jean and I being in Tulsa for a marriage training workshop elicited varied reactions. Some were posted. Some were personal to me. Others were on facebook. I think it touched a nerve.
I appreciate all the responses. Especially the encouraging and kind words. I liked the funny ones as well that were posted on facebook.
“I didn’t know the FBI did training.” That was FDI, Mark! As in Family Dynamics Institute.
“Thanks Ken, this may help some of my “friends” here on FB better understand us oddball Christians.” Well, Harold, sadly, I guess promoting God-ordained marriage seems “oddball” to many people.
But my favorite was from Alyee. Continue reading
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The Disrespect for Marriage Coalition
This week in Washington, D.C. the Supreme Court is considering two cases that have the potential to redefine marriage in our country.
The “Respect for Marriage Coalition” has increased their presence through TV-spots, newspaper ads and timely interviews. But it may not be what you think.
Here’s how the 30 second ad begins…
44 Years of Experience
The marriage vows. You’ve heard them. “Do you take…..for better, or for worse, for richer, or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish from this day forward until death do you part?” Continue reading
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Is Morality Evolving?
(During the Christmas break, we are rebloging the top 5 posts of 2012 based on the number of “hits” by our readers. This one was tied for #5. Thanks for reading ThePreachersWord and sharing with others)
“I am absolutely comfortable with the fact that men marrying men, women marrying women and heterosexual men and women marrying are entitled to the same exact rights, all the civil rights, all the civil liberties,” said Vice President, Joe Biden, on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He went on to say the situation is “evolving” and that the “social culture” is changing.On Monday, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, when asked if he thinks gay couples should be able to legally marry, said, “Yes, I do.”
And our President has been on record for some time saying that his views of same-sex marriage are “evolving.” Continue reading
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How To Overcome Pain in Relationships
Here’s more proof that guys just don’t get it!
Anna Mackowiak and Marek Olszewski are a Polish couple that endured a nasty break up as reported by Eric Pfeiffer on Yahoo News. A few days later, Marek had a severe toothache and went to see his ex who is a Dentist. However, things took a bad turn. Very quickly! Continue reading
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A Marriage Made in Paradise
One of my favorite authors, anonymous, wrote the TOP TEN REASONS WHY GOD CREATED EVE.
10. God worried that Adam would always be lost in the garden because men hate to ask for directions.
9. God knew that Adam would one day need someone to hand him the TV remote.
8. God knew that Adam would never buy a new fig leaf when his seat wore out and would therefore need Eve to get one for him.
7. God knew that Adam would never make a doctor’s appointment for himself. Continue reading
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Love Busters
“Marriage is like a fishing net. Each day fishermen use their nets to catch fish and sell them at the market,” writes Dr. Willard Harley in his book Love Busters. Continue reading
The Love Bank
Yesterday was our second marriage enrichment class with the Henderson Boulevard church family. I am enjoying being with these brethren and sharing some ideas with these fine young couples. Well, and some not so young! Continue reading
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