Christianity.com en-us Saturday, November 21, 2009 Saturday, November 21, 2009 rss.aspx support@Christianity.com support@Christianity.com http://www.christianity.com/blogs/beck/ http://www.christianity.com/blogs/beck/11616545/ The question of gender roles within the institution of marriage is also sure to pique interest. Strong feelings exist one way or the other concerning the husband/wife relationship within the home. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:16:00 GMT 11616545 Peter Beck http://www.christianity.com/blogs/beck/11616441/ The oneness of the marital union is based upon the two individuals brought together by covenant. They are unique. They bring various gifts, strengths, and weaknesses to their marriage. That is just as God intended. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:31:00 GMT 11616441 Peter Beck http://www.christianity.com/blogs/beck/11610687/ Biblically-speaking, marriage is not a social construct. Marriage is not a constitutional right. Marriage is the first human institution ordained by God, designed by God, and fulfilled by God. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:53:00 GMT 11610687 Peter Beck http://www.christianity.com/blogs/beck/11610606/ Rather than testing the political winds to see which way they are blowing or casting our vote to determine the definition of marriage, Christians must turn to God’s word for his view. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:21:00 GMT 11610606 Peter Beck http://www.christianity.com/blogs/beck/11610215/ Twenty-first century Christians are a people living in a strange land and that land is called “fear.” And, as we consider the desolate landscape of this foreign soil, we need to ask ourselves, “What are we so afraid of?” Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:45:00 GMT 11610215 Peter Beck