God Calls it Good

Born out of a mom-and-daughter book project, this blog celebrates God's good design for marriage and family.

  • A Letter on Seven Blessings

    photo by Samantha Gades Hello everyone, I am back posting after a hiatus. Our book has been “on hold” too, but we still hope to publish it. Today I am posting a letter I wrote several years ago sparked by an assignment in on of my college classes. It is about the Sheva Brachot, which…

    psalm84112

    October 8, 2024
    Uncategorized
    Bible, community, humanity, israel, jeremiah, jews, judaism, love, Marriage, prophets, sheva-brachot, torah, wedding
  • Who Owns The Rainbow: A Ham’s Perspective

    psalm84112

    June 6, 2024
    Biblical Worldview
    Emily Cox, faith, Ken Ham, life, love, Marriage, Rainbow
  • A Wedding Hymn

    photo by Julia Solonina I Sing the Mighty Power of God. O God our Help in Ages Past. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. These popular hymns penned by trailblazing English hymnwriter Isaac Watts (1674-1748) are still sung in many churches today. Although historians remember Watts as a pioneer of hymnody during an era when…

    psalm84112

    June 30, 2023
    Hymns and Psalms
    bride, Christ, Church, gospel, groom, hymn, Isaac Watts, love, Marriage, wedding
  • “Forever Love” playlist

    photo by Candice Picard Hello dear readers! Here is a short playlist designed by me (Emily) and featuring meaningful songs relevant to marriage and Christ’s love for the church. Happy listening! https://safeshare.tv/playlists/226802#02# Disclaimer: A song’s inclusion in this playlist does not constitute an endorsement of entities involved in creating that song or anything related to…

    psalm84112

    November 9, 2022
    playlists
    acoustic, Christ and the Church, faithfulness, family, forever, icecream, love, love songs, Marriage, music, playlist
  • “God Calls it Good” Book Preview 2

    Hello dear readers, Here’s another draft/preview excerpt from the children’s book we’re working on. This excerpt focuses on explaining the beginning of human life in an age-appropriate way, which connects to the larger narrative of God’s design for marriage. Enjoy! Soli Deo Gloria, Emily and Karen p.s. Keep in mind that we’re still in the…

    psalm84112

    October 22, 2022
    Book Previews
    baby, book preview, children's book, family, Marriage, preborn, sanctity of life
  • The Better Battle: Staying Single vs. Getting Married

    To Single or to Mingle, That is the Question. Which is better – singleness or marriage? Like the conversation about makeup versus no makeup, it seems to me that the conversation about marriage versus singleness has been suffused with self-focus and suspicion between believers. We as human beings tend to assume that we are doing…

    psalm84112

    October 14, 2022
    Uncategorized
    Apostle Paul, Celibacy, celibate, Christianity, complementarity, consensus, crucified with Christ, debate, fruit of the Spirit, Genesis, Marriage, peace, relationships, singleness, union with Christ
  • Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 10: Mr. and Mrs. Calvin

    Emily: “Welcome back to Love Notes: Timeline Edition. I’m Emily Cox. Today I’m broadcasting from Number 11 Rue de Chanoine, where I’m interviewing the famous or infamous theologian John Calvin (depending on who you ask), along with his wife Idelette. Wow, it’s such an honor to have you both on the show today!” John: “The…

    psalm84112

    October 7, 2022
    Love Notes, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Reformation-era Episodes
    Courtship, Geneva, Idelette Stordeur de Bure Calvin, John Calvin, loss, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Marriage, Reformation Era, Rue de Chanoine, Strasbourg, theology
  • Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 9: Dr. and Mrs. Luther (Part 2)

    Emily: “Hello everyone! This is Emily Cox with Love Notes: Timeline Edition, and today we’re back with more from Martin and Katharina Luther. Dr. and Mrs. Luther, I really appreciate your taking the time to have this conversation with me, especially considering all the responsibilities you have in your lives.” Martin: “No problem.” Katharina: “It’s…

    psalm84112

    September 30, 2022
    Love Notes, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Reformation-era Episodes
    engagement, Katharina Von Bora, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Lutherhaus, Marriage, Martin Luther, Nimschen, Proverbs, Reformation Era, wedding, Wittenberg
  • Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 8: Dr. and Mrs. Luther (Part 1)

    Emily: “Hello, everyone! I’m Emily Cox with Love Notes: Timeline Edition. Today I’m sitting in Martin Luther’s dining room, talking with the Doctor himself, along with his lovely wife, Katharina. (to Martin and Katharina) Thanks so much for having me in your home this afternoon. I just get this sense of peace and welcome, even…

    psalm84112

    September 22, 2022
    Love Notes, Love Notes (Timeline Edition), Reformation-era Episodes
    Katharina Von Bora, Lutherhaus, Marriage, Martin Luther, Peasant's War, Reformation, Reformation Era, wedding night, Wittenberg
  • Love Notes (Timeline Edition) – Episode 6: Ruth and Boaz

    photo by Sixteen Miles Out “Hey everyone! I’m Emily Cox and this is Love Notes: Timeline Edition. Today we’re traveling back to Ancient Israel during the reign of the judges to interview Ruth and Boaz, the great-grandparents of King David.” (to Ruth and Boaz) welcome to the show” Boaz: “The Lord be with you.” Emily:…

    psalm84112

    September 10, 2022
    Bible-era Episodes, Love Notes, Love Notes (Timeline Edition)
    Bethlehem, Courtship, covenant, kindness, King David, Kinsman-Redeemer, Marriage, Ruth and Boaz
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