From the moment I accepted Christ and became a new creation, as 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” my perspective on life—and most importantly my marriage—was transformed. Becoming a new creation in Christ …
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I’ve you’ve been married longer than say, two days, you know that marriage is hard. But I’m here to tell you that a happy marriage is worth the effort! Marriage is hard After nearly 31 years of marriage, I can say that it’s been amazing…and difficult. I know God wants …
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When to rest I’m trying to dedicate more posts to thinking about rest. For today I have an acronym to help you think about what Sabbath rest might look like. Please know that I’m not going to define “Sabbath” for you. For me, that’s Sunday. I understand all the reasons …
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Excuses: The Beginning I was sitting in the hard pew at church. The cushions were removed due to Covid. Only my family was sitting near me. Everyone else was more than 6 feet away. The pastor was talking way up front (I’m a rear-church sitter, please don’t judge me). I …
SUMMARY: The Leper A man enters a pawn shop to sell some wares. When the shopkeeper discovers the man has leprosy, he freaks out (according to custom at the time). The downtrodden man leaves and heads to the countryside, seeking Jesus. The man’s sister was a server at the wedding …
Indescribable Compassion – The Chosen: Season 1: Episode 6 Read more »
* I am not a medical doctor or psychiatrist. These claims are not intended as medical or psychological advice. See a doctor or licensed mental health provider for clinical depression. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact your doctor or call 988 from your cell phone right away. …
As we’ve seen, there are lots of ways to improve our marriage…but kissing may be the most fun! As an Affiliate and Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 5 Love Languages The actions we’ve discussed are key to keeping our marriage fresh and …
SUMMARY of The Chosen S1:E5: There is some dramatic license taken, of course. Did Thomas bring the wine? Was Andrew a bad dancer? Did the bride’s family disdain the bridegroom’s family? Likely not exactly as we see it, but the core is still rooted in Scripture – the ultimate Truth. …
God made every person unique and for a purpose. Each and every one of us is special and distinct in our own way. We each possess various attributes, traits, quirks, and qualities that make us stand out from the crowd. It is clear that God has taken careful effort to …
Nonfiction Book Review: Made for this moment by Max Lucado Read more »
“You’re too loud.” “You’re too talkative.” “You’re too sensitive.” “You’re too serious.” “You’re too smart.” (that’s a thing?). “You’re too intense.” Can you relate? Have people said these things about you you? Do people say you’re “too much” of something? People have said these things about me for my entire …
