A few asked for a copy of this quote from JC Ryle after yesterday morning’s sermon. This is from his Expository Thoughts on Mark’s Gospel. “The marriage relation lies at the very root of the social system of nations. The public morality of a people, and the private happiness of the families which compose a people, are deeply involved in the… Read more →
Marriage
Living in a Land Where Same-Sex Marriage is Legal
Beginning this Sunday in our 9:30am session at church we are continuing our series on ethics as we begin to look at the subject of homosexuality from the Scriptures. I wrote the following series of articles in 2013 when same-sex marriage became legal in New Zealand. I am linking to them here, now as they are applicable for our current… Read more →
Helpful Marriage Videos
Several couples from RBC have been enjoying a “Marriage Weekend” this weekend together. Here are a couple of videos I showed during our time together which are very helpful. Specifically from between the 9 & 12 minute mark of this video Paul Tripp speaks to marriage in particular. However, the entire video is very helpful. I continue to find… Read more →
Marriage, Definitions, and Homophobia
It is amazing how something rather simple can be made messy and complicated. Take one’s desktop (the literal one in your office, or the pixelated one on your computer). This is a rather simple device, yet for many it can easily and quickly become a complete mess. Kind of like defining marriage. All across the Western world numerous persons claiming… Read more →
Simple Thoughts on Marriage
This weekend I have the privilege to lead a marriage retreat at Rolleston Baptist church where I serve as Pastor. This is always one of the must humbling things I do as a Pastor. I say ‘humbling’, because, other than parenting, there is no other subject which so clearly reveals my own sin. I say ‘privilege’ because it is a tremendous privilege to… Read more →
Marriage “Retreat” – 13,14 March
Please plan to attend this “retreat”. Please reply (using the “contact” form on this website) by 02 March to RSVP. 7-9pm Friday; 10am-9pm Saturday @ Rolleston Christian School – 571-575 Springston- Rolleston Road This isn’t a retreat where the couples come away for an entire weekend, etc. That would certainly be wonderful, however, to help keep costs down and the assist with… Read more →