"Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the Earth" (Matthew 5:5) &

Often in our common English the use of the word "meek" is meant to imply a weakness in a person or someone who jumps at everything but in Matthew 5:5 it does not have this same meaning.  It is a translation of the Greek Praos (Praos) and indicates a gentleness of mind and mild manners.  Such a quality in a person indicates a reserved stren... Read More

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Against The Flow Conference

Video [English]: E. Shkarovskiy - "Biblical principles on dating and relationships"

2. Relationships God's Way - Eugene Shkarovskiy 10/9/10

1Co 13:4; Phi 2:3; Eph 5:21-22, 25-6; 1Co 7:39; 2Co 6:14-6

~How did the world affect my understandings about relationships?

1. Criteria for relationship readiness.

~All relationships should be governed by unconditional love; selfless love (agape).

~We can only love our neighbor if w... Read More

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7 Steps To Christian Marriage

8. Be Purposeful and Pure in Courtship and Engagement - Caradog Anderton 10/12/10

Eph 5:31-3

~In courtship, you discuss the purpose of marriage.

~The tracks that you lay down in courtship and engagement will affect the train of marriage in the future.

~We must talk about spiritual and biblical topics.

~We must discuss the purpose, order, and blessings of marriage. This will help identify the will of God.

~"How has the Lor... Read More

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7 Steps To Christian Marriage

7. Be Clear in Your Intentions - Caradog Anderton 9/28/10

Rom 12:1, 2:14; 1Th 4:2-5

~The men should take the steps in the relationship.

~It is important for men to be open and clear about their intention concerning marriage.

~You have to have open conversations.

~We must be men of honor, simplicity, and sencerity.

~To honor means to respect or put in high esteem.

~We must honor other people.

~Men must be pure... Read More

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7 Steps To Christian Marriage

6. Seeking Godly Counsel

Pro 5:5-7; 1Ki 12:1-6; Jer 17:9

~We must not lean on our own understanding.

~Who you will marry will have a big impact on your history.

~Don't seek counsel from young people; those who are going through the same things.

~Seek counsel from the elders or those who have gone through or have experience in that which what you are going through.

~Do not follow your heart or trust in your heart; emotions... Read More

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