Emily Van Dixhoorn

Sep 10, 2024 | theaquilareport.com | Emily Van Dixhoorn

Marriage is for the here and now reality, as many vows say, “For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live.” It’s not just for the times we feel loved or we feel like loving—it is for life. While God provides divorce as an option for particular circumstances, it is not to be pursued as a response to every unwanted, unexpected, or unfair situation.

Feb 4, 2024 | crossway.org | Jonathan Leeman |Chad Van Dixhoorn |Emily Van Dixhoorn

Authority of Counsel vs. Authority of CommandA husband’s authority is what I would characterize as an authority of counsel, not an authority of command. In both kinds of authority, there is the right to make commands, and the person under is called to submit. So wives are called to submit in the same way children are called to submit. But the difference between authority of counsel and authority of command is that there’s no enforcement mechanism, no discipline mechanism for a husband.

Jul 14, 2023 | crossway.org | Emily Van Dixhoorn |Chad Van Dixhoorn |Kevin DeYoung

This article is part of the Questions and Answers series. Q: What qualities should I look for in a potential spouse? A: Here are a few questions to guide you:Are you evenly yoked? Are you both Christians—not just saying so for the sake of getting married? Do you make good companions? Do you have some things you like to do together? Are you close enough in age to enjoy the rest of your lives together? Do you serve the Lord better together than you do apart?