Christians need the gospel as much as non-Christians do.

It seems almost oxymoronic to believe that this new idealism has led to a new pessimism about marriage, but that is exactly what has happened. In generations past there was far less talk about "compatibility" and finding the ideal soul mate. Today we are looking for someone who accepts us as we are and fulfills our desires, and this creates an unrealistic set of expectations that frustrates both the searchers and the searched for.

Jesus' claims are particularly unnerving, because if they are true there is no alternative but to bow the knee to him.

Men, you'll never be a good groom to your wife unless you're first a good bride to Jesus.

Faith is not opposed to reason, but it is sometimes opposed to feelings and appearances.

I am accepted by God through the work of Jesus Christ - therefore I obey

Christ will do everything for you or nothing. He's either all of your righteousness or none.