Submission is a word that carries a negative connotation in the time we live in. If this isn’t a word you are very familiar with, your first thoughts may be something like slavery and oppression. If you are familiar with this word, you may have your own opinions of how to carry it out or… Continue reading Why is Submission Different?
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Respect in Marriage: Part Three
Ephesians 5:21 “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” Marriage is a constant balance of giving and taking, meeting in the middle so both spouses are pleased with the results and direction of the marriage. Some requests your spouse may have will not make sense to you. You may often find yourself… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part Three
Respect in Marriage: Part Two
Wife, this one is mostly for you. I am speaking to myself here as well. Please hear my heart here. We all struggle with this to some degree from time to time. I am not trying to pick on you. We hear plenty from the pulpit and other male teachers on this topic. But just… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part Two
Respect in Marriage: Part One
I feel like there needs to be a huge PSA at the wedding that says: You are married. Stop living as if you are still single. Your finances, your friends, and your schedule are no longer yours alone. You are on the same side. You two are now one. There is nothing you will do… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part One
Having Basic Goodwill For Your Spouse
Goodwill is defined as “friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude” Philippians 2:3 reminds us, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” Taking a moment to think that maybe your spouse had a bad day, forgot, or had something else on their… Continue reading Having Basic Goodwill For Your Spouse
What’s the Big Deal About Marriage?
Have you ever asked this question? Seems like it’s being asked more in today’s generation than ever before. Society tells us that marriage is just a piece of paper and a ring; you can be happy without it. That getting married does not ensure you will stay together forever. In reality, marriage is being cheapened… Continue reading What’s the Big Deal About Marriage?
God’s Abilities.
Do we really believe the verses from Isaiah that God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours? Do we truly believe Matthew’s declaration that anything IS possible with God? Do we honestly believe that we can do ALL things through Christ? Or that He can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think… Continue reading God’s Abilities.
In the Midst of Trials
Trials come in all shapes and sizes, in any season of life. If we are honest, we’d never ask for most of them, would we? But, what do we do when the trials do come and we have no other option than to live through them? I want to start by saying trials are not… Continue reading In the Midst of Trials
2021 Goals and Resolutions
Are you making plans for 2021 yet? Are you ready to put 2020 behind you? Are you trying to decide on the new year’s goals and resolutions? Planning, preparing, praying, making changes, and seeking growth are ALL wonderful things. I am not against any of that. As ready as you may be to leave 2020… Continue reading 2021 Goals and Resolutions
Are You Willing to Change Your Perspective?
I believe God wants us to know what we believe and why, according to His Word. I am not talking about changing doctrine here. What I am referring to is how we see things. We are influenced by our own opinions, experiences, feelings, society, other people, and by our convictions/beliefs. So many things help to… Continue reading Are You Willing to Change Your Perspective?
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