Feminine Lines

Is the institution of marriage a descendant of a generational institution or a Christian one? Are we to have the so-called 'fortitude' of the ones before us or follow the precepts of love set in the bible? I get a little confused by the comparison. I usually ask people, "are you in a Christian marriage or a traditional marriage"? If you understand the order, you might do differently. The marriages of the generations before us displayed a union that had many variations and shadows to bible precepts. The generation of my wife is a property I own and not necessarily an active and equal team player. You are only as good as I say you are. I can have one legal wife and as many concubines my pocket change can permit. You do not have a say when my family matters, like as if you the extended family member. You don't speak unless spoken to. Just to name a few.  How can you compare it? Do you still wonder what happened to our generation of marriages?  We are rebelling agains

When two of your children are fighting God what do you do? I would have them to sit down, I'll ask them to speak,  I would ask them to reconcile so that they can both be healed. One cannot be in denial of their wrongdoing and the other be willing to reconcile, both must be readily honest, open and available for reconciliation. That is when God can minister to both of them, and that is when God can bring change and also fill in the gap and that's when healing can finally take place. How can one hide behind the premise of grace and yet still be comfortable to do wrong? If one does not acknowledge their wrong, can there be forgiveness for what you do not admit to? You must identify with your wrong to see beyond.   It's hard for someone to apologize when they can't even take ownership of their wrongdoing. They are always waiting for someone else to point it out. They may use their own perspective to deceive themselves. They may be fully unwilling to entertain the perspectiv