What Biblical Submission in Marriage Really Means

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What Biblical Submission in Marriage Really Means By Dr. John Townsend (Boundaries Books) Whenever I talk about a wife setting boundaries in marriage, someone asks about the biblical idea of submission. What follows is not a full treatise on submission, but some general issues you should keep in mind. First, both husbands and wives are supposed to practice submission, not just wives.... Continue Reading What Does Jesus Say When Nothing Seems to Be Working? By Kyle Idleman (Bible Gateway) "How's that working for ya?" is the question I ask people who need to make a change. My executive coach therapist asked it more gently and a little less passive-aggressively than I would have, but I've asked the question enough to know it's a rhetorical question. The answer was so obvious that it didn't need to be said out loud. We both knew my way wasn't working.... Continue Reading What Does Philippians Say about Anxiety? By Curtis Chang (Bible Gateway) You've heard it. The most commonly cited verse about anxiety is Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Dr. Dan Allender, professor of counseling psychology at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, cautions the use of this verse in addressing anxiety. He says Philippians 4:6 can often be used by those who aren't experiencing anxiety as a means of "'clobbering' those who are anxious." Dr. Allender warns against "the idea of ... Continue Reading   - Looking for more? For more helpful articles, deal notices, and book samples, subscribe to one or more of the following email newsletters published by Zondervan Books: Faith in Action monthly newsletter Growth monthly newsletter Lives Transformed monthly newsletter Relationships monthly newsletter Boundaries weekly newsletter featuring content from Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries. - Follow Zondervan Books for more!  This email was sent to mucomacamucomaca.muco@blogger.com by Bible Gateway, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA. This email is part of a devotional or newsletter that you signed up for on BibleGateway.com. If you have questions or comments about this email, please contact us.   Manage all Bible Gateway subscriptions — Opt Out of all Bible Gateway communication -