What will saying no to God cost you? Jonah experienced this firsthand. In Jonah 1:1-2, God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh to give them the Gospel. God knew the people’s hearts were wicked yet receptive to the Gospel at that time. He wanted Jonah to go now to the people. God was ready and… Continue reading What Will It Cost?
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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
I’ve Lost Myself
Have you ever said or thought this? That you have lost yourself in being a wife and mother? I do not want to downplay how you feel. Being a wife and mother can be challenging and overwhelming, especially in those early days of no sleep, temper tantrums, and potty training. However, I want to help… Continue reading I’ve Lost Myself
The Loud and Stubborn Woman
Proverbs 7:11 says, “(She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:” This verse begins to describe a harlot. We could get into many lessons with this, but today I want to focus on this verse. This phrase stood out to me as I read this. It describes many women today, doesn’t… Continue reading The Loud and Stubborn Woman
Parenting in Proverbs
I am reading through the book of Proverbs in my daily devotions, and the Lord has reminded me of some things. Chapters 2-5 and 7 begin with a plea to listen to the instruction and wisdom. God has not written these chapters for us to ignore them. It is also written from a father to… Continue reading Parenting in Proverbs
Where Did It All Begin?
I love hearing the stories of how others met, began dating, got engaged, and got married. Hearing these stories helps us to know each other a little better and it shares some of the best memories of the relationship. I have a heart for marriage. God has given me a burden for it. I believe… Continue reading Where Did It All Begin?
What is Your Story?
We all have a story. Some people have things they do not want to remember, relive, or retell. Others may have less of those hard memories and more pleasant ones. Either way, those experiences have shaped us, whether we realize it or not. Trauma and pleasure shape our thoughts, wants, goals, and passions. Some experience… Continue reading What is Your Story?
Help meet Vs. Help mate
Our vocabulary today is much different than that of the original Old Testament. While these two words seem very similar, I feel there is a difference, and that’s why God chose “help meet.” Commonly, these two phrases are used interchangeably. The KJV uses “help meet” in Genesis 2:18 and 2:20, so that is the phrase… Continue reading Help meet Vs. Help mate
Maintaining a Healthy Marriage
As with any type of health-related thing, it takes effort and planning. However, all of the planning, organizing, and good ideas are useless if we never start putting them into practice. Just start. There will be off days. Days you are tired. Days when the temptation to quit is strong. Keep going. If you do… Continue reading Maintaining a Healthy Marriage
10 Things I Know to be Absolutely Certain
Jesus loves you (John 3:16. Romans 5:8) Jesus prays for you (Hebrews 7:25) Jesus invites you to come to Him (Hebrews 4:16. Matthew 11:28) Jesus cares for you (1 Peter 5:7) Jesus will forgive you of sin if you ask Him (1 John 1:9) Jesus does not want anyone to die and go to Hell… Continue reading 10 Things I Know to be Absolutely Certain
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