Quote - Sameul Zwemer

"I feel now, that Arabia could easily be evangelized within the next thirty years if it were not for the wicked selfishness of Christians." Sameul M. Zwemer

Quote - Oswald Chambers

"We are not built for ourselves, but for God. Not for service for God, but for God." Oswald Chambers

Quote - William Townsend

"The greatest missionary is the Bible in the mother tongue. It needs no furlough and is never considered a foreigner." William Townsend

Quote - Charles Wesley

"Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God alone." Charles Wesley

Marriage Questions - Gotquestions.org

Here are some good, biblical responses to more marriage questions:

• What does the Bible say about marriage?
• Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?
• Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
• What is/isn't a Christian married couple allowed to do, sexually?
• How often should a married couple have sex?
• What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage?
• What does the Bible say about engagement?
• Where should we, as Christians, stand on gay marriage?
• What does the Bible say about prenuptial agreements?
• What does it mean to be one flesh in a marriage?
• How can I restore my marriage?
• Is it wrong for a married couple to have sex just for pleasure?
• Does marriage hinder your relationship with God?
• Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?
• What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?
• What should be the Christian view of romance?
• Making marriage last - what is the key?
• What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?
• What does it mean to leave and cleave?
• Does the Bible support the Catholic practice of a marriage annulment?
• What does the Bible say about sex before marriage / premarital sex?

Quote - D.L. Moody

"Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all." D.L. Moody

Marriage Questions - Christianity Today

Want some biblically-based answers to some tough marriage questions? Check out the link below:

• What does a healthy, successful marriage look like?
• What does it really mean to "become one" with my spouse?
• How does God define my role as a wife?
• How can I prevent financial issues from becoming stumbling blocks in my marriage?
• I'm falling out of love with my spouse (and he with me), and I'm tempted to have an affair. What would be the harm?
• Why does the Bible talk about submission in marriage? What does God mean by it?
• How can my spouse and I grow spiritually as a couple?
• How can I lead my unbelieving spouse to Christ without offending him/her?
• My spouse doesn't share my passion for spiritual things. How can I deal with my frustration and sadness?
• What's essential for a healthy, rewarding sex life?
• What does God think about divorce?
• How can I learn to forgive my spouse even when there's no apology?
• My spouse is emotionally distant. How can I feel closer to him/her?

Merry Christmas!

Matthew 1 "18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." 22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23"The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us." 24When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. Luke 2 "1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." 15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."

Quote - Nate Saint

"And people who do not know the Lord ask why in the world we waste our lives as missionaries. They forget that they too are expending their lives... and when the bubble has burst they will have nothing of eternal significance to show for the years they have wasted."Nate Saint

Quote - Robert Moffat

"I have seen, at different times, the smoke of a thousand villages - villages whose people are without Christ, without God, and without hope in the world." Robert Moffat

Parenting Questions - Gotquestions.org

Here are some more helpful answers to questions about parenting!

• Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
• What are to be our top priorities in our family life?
• What does the Bible say about adoption?
• What does the Bible say about infertility?
• What does the Bible say about Christian mothers?
• What does the Bible say about Christian fathers?
• Does God expect all of us to have children?
• What does the Bible say about in-vitro fertilization?
• What does the Bible say about disciplining children?
• How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?
• What are the roles of the husband and wife in a family?
• What do I do with a rebellious child?
• What does the Bible say about being a good parent?
• What does the Bible say about caring for our old parents?
• What does the Bible say about being or using a surrogate mother?
• How do we honor an abusive parent?
• How do you balance leave and cleave with honoring your parents?
• What should a Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)?
• How should a Christian view ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?
• What does God have to say to single mothers?

Quote - Martin Luther

"Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God. Now if it is lying on your back, you are lost; but if it is resting on Christ, you are free, and you will be saved. Now choose what you want." Martin Luther

Parenting Questions - Christianity Today

What answers does the Bible give to parents? Check out the link that connects you to brief answers to some of these common questions...

• I long to have children. Will God ever fulfill this dream?
• Sometimes I get upset and angry with my kids. How can I maintain a loving attitude when I'm about to explode?
• How can I nurture my child's self worth?
• How can I effectively balance my roles as parent and wife?
• How can I raise a child to be kind and considerate of others?
• How can I know what's best for my elderly parents?
• How can I tell if I'm doing a good job as a mother?
• How can I encourage my child's faith to grow?
• How can I protect my kids from negative cultural influences?
• I grieve over my child's rebellion. What should I tell him or her?
• What advice, if any, should I give my twenty-something child?
• How can I best relate to my adult child?
• How can I deal with the challenges of being a single parent?