Too often we hope for the blessings and mountaintops of Christianity and choose to despise the valleys. Valleys are often dark, lonely, cool, damp, uncomfortable, and there’s only one way out: through it. The valleys are not something we would ever ask or hope for. But, as you’ll learn, we can’t live without them. Sadly,… Continue reading Who Said it Wouldn’t be Hard?
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Intimacy in Marriage: Part 2
One simple step we can take is to create a space that welcomes intimacy. Your bedroom should always be kept tidy. An unmade bed with piles of laundry on it will not set the tone for intimacy. I have a personal rule that laundry doesn’t get folded in my room. Baskets do not get dumped… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 2
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
Will You Sing At Midnight?
In Acts chapter 16 we see Paul and Silas on a missionary journey. They are following the leading of the Holy Spirit and preaching the gospel where they are led to go. They are doing the work of God. This chapter is not a highlight reel of blessing and ease. Too often we think the… Continue reading Will You Sing At Midnight?
What Will You Do With Jesus?
Jesus is Lord, Saviour, Creator, and more whether we accept it or not. Our opinion of Him does not change Who He is. Christ was born into a physical body some 2,000 years ago with one purpose: to save sinners. That’s everyone ever born, other than Him. Throughout Scripture we see His life and ministry,… Continue reading What Will You Do With Jesus?
Have You Purposed?
In two portions of Scripture we see God talk about purposing something in the heart. This isn’t just having a good idea or trying harder. This is a set determination. A conviction. An unwavering stance. Acts 11:23 “Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that… Continue reading Have You Purposed?
Plant the Seed
Mark chapter 4. The seed here is the Word of God. Often, I think we let it represent the Gospel. While it can, it also applies to the entire word of God. Let’s take a look at what Christ says about the Seed. In verse 15 Jesus tells us that Satan comes immediately to steal… Continue reading Plant the Seed
Proclaiming Jesus
Mark 1:25, 1:34, and 3:11 give an account of Jesus healing people from unclean spirits. Each time the unclean spirits either proclaim Jesus aloud or He tells them to remain quiet before they can speak. But in all 3 accounts, we know that these unclean spirits know who Jesus is. Those of us that are… Continue reading Proclaiming Jesus
The Proverbs 31 Woman- Part 11
Proverbs 31:30 “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.” She was God-fearing. This is not to have a fear in the sense of being scared. We know God will not harm us, He loves us unconditionally, and He leads us in paths of righteousness. … Continue reading The Proverbs 31 Woman- Part 11
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