3 Things God Will Not Do in Your Marriage…

Kerry and I truly believe that most people who live on this earth as Christians/Followers of Christ desire to conduct their marriages per the principles set forth by God, and we appreciate that. The Bible is full of instructions and guidelines to help point you in the right direction for a joyful, Holy union. The …

Invest In Your Marriage

This week Kerry and I are in Ruidoso, NM. We rented a cabin for a few days during Kerry's Spring Break. It's a romantic cabin in the woods, fully equipped with a private deck, a fireplace, a kitchen and a king sized bed. Yup, it's just the two of us for the week. Time for …

Content or Discontent…Where Do You Stand

  Content-Be Quiet, not disturbed. Having a mind at peace with God’s unfolding plan. Easy and satisfied so as not to object or oppose His will.  1828 Webster’s Last week in our Monday evening small group we were discussing the sins we purposely feed to fill the insatiable lusts of the flesh.  We began to …

21 Ways to Jump Start Your Marriage this Spring.

Kerry and I just would like to propose a fun start to the Spring of 2017 to strengthen your marriages. If you are reading this and feel that your marriage is already strong and these suggestions are not needed, then you are exactly who should be reading this. We all can strive to strengthen and grow our …

John 3:21…Thoughts from Joe and Kerry

Anyone that has journeyed with us for any extended period of time knows that my life verse is John 3:21. "But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God."   This is the verse that brings me comfort and brings me …

10 Simple Ways to Love On Your Wife

Husbands, please listen carefully... I want to share with each of you what basic, simple actions you can do to show love to your wife every day. Love doesn't mean five-star restaurants or tropical island getaways. It's the simple things that matter most. While dream vacations and life milestones are important, it’s the simple things …

Conflict in Your Marriage…

As you read this, I will have been blessed to have officiated the first of three weddings for this year. Kerry and I have journeyed with this couple since January spending time with them and counseling them as they prepare for their marriage and life together as husband and wife. We are blessed to be able …

5 Things Happily Married Couples Do Not Do…

You know who these couples are. You see them out to lunch, laughing and comfortable in each other’s presence, giving each other their full attention. They are affectionate, even after years of togetherness. And they genuinely like each other; it’s as plain as the nose on your face. You can’t imagine them not being able …

More Than a Parent’s Rage…

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4   In our Sunday morning Bible Study we have been going through the book of Ephesians, applying its principles and instructions into our marriages and families, as well as into our personal lives. These …

5 Ways to be Sexually Playful While Clothed…Seriously, Clothed!

We will be very open and honest with you all. There are many nights that sex seems to be the last thing on both mine and Kerry's mind by the time we fall into bed at the end of the day. Although, mine are less than Kerry's...just saying. How many of you can make the same claim that we …