As we approach the holiday season, it is an ideal time to reflect on how we can handle familial conflicts with love. Let's explore biblical teachings that guide us in resolving family conflict with compassion and understanding. Biblical Teachings on Conflict...
How to Keep a Marriage Covenant Strong
At Oak Ridge Baptist Church (ORBC), we understand the significance of the marriage covenant in the Christian faith. We believe that a strong marriage covenant is not only a sacred bond between two people but also a testament to God's love and grace. In this blog post,...
Mutual Love in Marriage: What Does the Bible Say?
Welcome to Oak Ridge Baptist Church (ORBC), where we celebrate the beauty of faith-based marriages. At ORBC, we believe that mutual love is not only a cornerstone of a strong and lasting marriage but also a divine gift. As we delve into this topic, we'll explore the...
The Gift of Singleness: is it Better?
Singleness is a part of life most people are familiar with. There are many examples of the gift of singleness in the Bible, and Paul even speaks about it in 1 Corinthians 7. Is singleness a better state for Christians to be in than marriage? There are a lot of...
5 Pieces of Biblical Advice For Marriage
Building a godly marriage with your husband or wife can be difficult under the best circumstances. If you are considering marriage, you surely have gotten a lot of advice from various sources. While you may receive many pieces of advice, some tips are more helpful...
How to Train Up a Child in a Godly Way
The Bible calls parents to “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” in Proverbs 22:6. What does it mean to “train up your children?” Does it simply mean to discipline your children, or is it more than that? [bctt...
The Proverbs 31 Woman Explained
The Bible offers us many role models to learn from and emulate in our own lives. Of course, most Christians would agree that the ultimate role model is Christ and we should behave as He would. While this is the obvious answer, Christian women are often encouraged to...
Leave Your Gift at the Altar to Repair a Relationship
At some point, every one of us has held a grudge or remained angry at a brother or sister in Christ for petty reasons or for far longer than necessary. Our reasons vary, but the underlying issue is the same. God recognizes this and, based on Jesus’ words in Matthew...
Fathers, Do Not Provoke Your Children: What It Means
Ephesians 5-6 contains instructions and wisdom for husbands, wives, children, and other people in the home and society at large. While plenty of these passages receive lots of attention, one that’s often overlooked is Paul’s admonition to fathers: “Fathers, do not...