Crosswalk.com en-us Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Wednesday, November 25, 2009 rss.aspx support@crosswalk.com support@crosswalk.com http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/crosswalkredesign/images/display/crosswalk_logo_blue_tiny.gif http://www.crosswalk.com/marriage/divorce/ http://www.crosswalk.com/marriage/11609029/ In my work with marriages hurt by affairs, by far there have been more situations where the wife was unfaithful. Let's look at some underlying causes for relationship affairs... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:03:00 GMT 11609029 Joe Beam http://www.crosswalk.com/marriage/11609347/ In my last commentary, I argued that the prevailing lack of distinction between Christian and non-Christian marriage serves as a barometer indicating a serious lack of spiritual depth and theological understanding within the American church. Reaction to this article overwhelmingly confirmed this suspicion. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:12:00 GMT 11609347 Michael Craven http://www.crosswalk.com/marriage/11608306/ This past week, I awoke one evening and in almost Wilberforce fashion, the Lord seemed to set before me this “one great object”: the abolition of no-fault divorce. Weird! The fact is, this legal practice has wrought untold human suffering and injustice since its establishment in 1969. It is an evil that exists in active opposition to the principles of God’s kingdom. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:55:00 GMT 11608306 Michael Craven http://www.crosswalk.com/marriage/11609041/ The issue of marriage within the church—namely the noticeable lack of distinction between Christian and non-Christian marriage, given our equal propensity to divorce—is not about the preservation of a tradition or institution. The reality of marriage and our apparent lack of respect for that which “God has joined together” ultimately reveals a gaping chasm between biblical Christianity and cultural Christianity that must be closed if the church wants to be faithful to its mission. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:40:00 GMT 11609041 Michael Craven http://www.crosswalk.com/marriage/11608729/ Years ago, a family therapist was asked, “What are the top three causes of divorce?” to which he replied, “Selfishness, selfishness, selfishness!” Of course this is an oversimplification of the varied and many contributing factors to divorce but there is an element of truth in this statement that permeates each. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:51:00 GMT 11608729 Michael Craven