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The Cultural Context of Ephesians 5:18–6:9
By: Gordon D. Fee† | October 20, 2017
Is there a divinely ordained hierarchy in the life of the church and home that is based on gender alone?
The Power of (More Than) Two
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 5, 2017
Whether married or single, Christian faith is a social faith. It knits everyone into communities for support and service.
Living a Shared Spirituality: What Jesus's Parents Can Teach Us about Marriage
By: Beulah Wood | September 5, 2017
Christians are used to hearing about Joseph and Mary, usually around Christmas. Then, they’re the supporting cast, and Jesus is the focus. They certainly don’t often come up in conversations about Christian marriage. Perhaps they should.
Why Marriage Must Be Egalitarian to Be Truly Christ-like
By: Tim Krueger | September 5, 2017
Soft patriarchy makes men kings who play at being one with their subjects, but requires them to keep their crowns. It retains the kind of power-over structure that Jesus gave up when he became human.
Book Review: Making Marriage Beautiful: Lifelong Love, Joy, and Intimacy Start with You
By: Amy R. Buckley | September 5, 2017
A few months ago, an acquaintance confided that her marriage is in trouble. She asked about egalitarian marriage resources, and I enthusiastically recommended Dorothy Greco’s new book, Making Marriage Beautiful.
Marriage: Patriarchal, Sacramental, or Covenantal?
By: Cristina S. Richie | July 31, 2017
Many modern Western marriage rituals—from engagement, to the wedding ceremony, to post-union practices such as female surname change—are clearly patriarchal.
Yielding Personal Authority in a Mutual-Partnership Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:4)
By: Ronald W. Pierce | July 23, 2017
Paul’s words in 1 Cor 7:4 constitute Scripture’s only mention of the common Greek word for “authority” (exousia) in clear reference to husbands and wives. What does his bold statement mean in its biblical context, and what does it say about Christian mutuality in marriage and singleness today?
Mutuality In the Bedroom: A Better Vision for Marital Sex
By: Edith Durojaiye | July 17, 2017
The church has long overemphasized male sexuality in marriage. In prioritizing the male sexual experience at the expense of the female sexual experience, the church has contributed significantly to gender inequality.
President's Message: Equal Parenting, Healthier Children
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | March 5, 2017
It has been said that one of the best things married parents can do for their children is to invest in a healthy relationship with each other. When it comes to a father, there are two fundamentals that cannot be ignored: the way a father lives in partnership with his wife, and his emotional investment [...]
Paying Attention to Fatherhood: Why I Stepped Down from Pastoral Ministry
By: Touger Thao | March 5, 2017
For too long, I’ve made excuses for not being present and for being less than a full partner in the life of my family. To be a father means to not just hope for a world where my wife and daughters can flourish; it means helping to bring that world into being.