Do you fear the Lord? Many of us need a better understanding of what it even means to fear the Lord. Often, people think that since God is love, we have no reason to fear Him. This is true, but only when we misuse the word fear. We will see that we fear Him because… Continue reading Fear the Lord
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Can I Be Honest With You?
I just want to share part of my story. Maybe this will encourage you. Maybe it’ll make you think I’m crazy. I got married young. I had an okay example of marriage from my parents. My husband didn’t have a godly example, so we both had/have a lot to learn. My home life was a… Continue reading Can I Be Honest With You?
Intimacy in Marriage
*Disclaimer: This list is based on Scripture and personal experiences from 15 years of marriage. These are general guidelines to help your intimacy to thrive rather than survive. This is also on the understanding of mutual respect. Suppose one spouse is sick, recovering from surgery or childbirth, suffering from physical limitations, menstrual cramps/discomfort, etc., the… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage
Being a Wife Before Marriage
Proverbs 18:22 says, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” Does this mean a man can’t be favored or blessed by God before marriage? Not at all. We see over and over in Scripture that men are blessed and used by God before and after marriage, not just… Continue reading Being a Wife Before Marriage
With Good Will
I was struggling a bit in my mind, no doubt a spiritual battle. Satan wants us to think about and act negatively toward our spouses. When praying and looking at Scripture, God gave me this reminder. I am sure I’m not the only one that needs it. Webster’s 1828 dictionary explains good will as being… Continue reading With Good Will
Be like Hur
Exodus 17:8-16 “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and… Continue reading Be like Hur
Are You a Crown?
Proverbs 12:4, “A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones.” I recently heard my assistant pastor’s wife give a devotion on this verse and the Lord really just spoke to me and I knew I needed to dig in deeper. The picture this… Continue reading Are You a Crown?
Leaving a Legacy That Matters
You are leaving a legacy, lasting memories, habits, and examples to those around you. What will you be remembered for? As a Christian, you should desire to be remembered as loving Jesus, being faithful to serve Him, being faithful to church, and living in a way that brings others to Him. Our lives should be… Continue reading Leaving a Legacy That Matters
Intimacy in Marriage: Part 1
Intimacy is not just sex. However, sexual and nonsexual intimacy are both vital for a healthy marriage. Marriages need more than sexual intimacy to survive, but a marriage without it, will not survive. You must strive to be totally vulnerable, in all areas. Being transparent with your spouse in areas of communication, feelings, struggles, wants,… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 1
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
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