I see, and love posts reminding families to get back to the dinner table. I need this reminder from time to time. It is to be a place a place of physical nourishment, fellowship, laughter, and memories. Families need this time of intentional connection. Too many of us are just doing our own thing, living… Continue reading Don’t Worship the Wrong Table
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Who Said it Wouldn’t be Hard?
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?
Intimacy in Marriage: Part 3
Go above and beyond for your spouse without expecting anything in return. Simply seek to be a blessing to them just because you love them. I have never heard a man complain that his wife made his favorite meal, set his clothes out for work the next day, or gave him a nice foot rub… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 3
Why is Submission Different?
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?
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
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?
Don’t Get Mixed Up
Matthew 16:6, “Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Jesus gives a clear warning to the disciples, and to us. We know that leaven is used in baking and it only takes a little to change the entire outcome. Leaven is used as an illustration… Continue reading Don’t Get Mixed Up
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