This list is from Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk website; there was not a button to share it, so I’m just copying it for a post (it’s from his book, Love for a Lifetime).So often when Kerry and I read lists we will try to add or subtract to the list. For the most part, this list is …
Viewing Others thru God’s Lens
Looks can be deceiving. Judgments are made without regard to the individual; ideas and perceptions are placed into motion with little regard for the consequences of those initial thoughts. I pre-judged some individuals and immediately categorized them into a Class and Group. Boy, was I ever wrong. The Lord used that moment not only to …
The Lies That Lead to Divorce
In the past years that Kerry and I have done marriage counseling,there is usually one common thread thatwe have encountered; it's the lies that the individuals try to tell themselves so as to justify their dissatisfaction in their marriage. Thus building new lies to justify a divorce. The sad part is, they begin to completely …
Genuineness of Faith
“You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to be distressed by various trials so that the genuineness of your faith-more valuable than gold, which perishes though refined by fire-may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 1:6,7As I was discussing genuine faith with …
Start The Day Focused
“I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands.”Psalm 119:10As followers of Jesus Christ we are to be about His business daily. We are to be making a conscience effort to journey with Him. We are to be seeking things of God in our pursuit of Godliness/Holiness.The key words …
A Growing Bond Servant to the King
Let me pose this question to you, "Who or what are you a Bond-Servant/Slave to?" My prayer is that the question would stir up thoughts and emotions and make you think. It did me.To fully understand this question, we must define Bond-Servant. It is the Greek word, doulos(1401), which means servant or slave. One who …
Increase these 3 aspects of your marriage…
Having more of the right things can make all the difference. In marriage, sometimes things don’t feel right and it’s because the relationship is lacking in a few key areas. No two marriages are identical, so we are always careful to not make broad generalizations, but from having communicated with many couples these past 15 …
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4 Things You Should NEVER Say to Your Spouse
Have you ever said something to your spouse and then immediately thought to yourself…”Ummmm…did I just say that out loud?!” I think we've all been there and sometimes we can say the most hurtful things to the people we love the most. We can try to excuse it by blame shifting, blaming that the actions …
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Daddy’s Hair Salon…
Here is a great quick blog from All-Pro Dad. Being a father of two girls, I can totally relate to this writing. I always attempted to do our girl's hair. Many times, the pony tail was never centered and often either to high or to low. Then I tried to advance to the Pig-Tails...epic fail. …
Increase these 3 aspects of your marriage…
Having more of the right things can make all the difference. In marriage, sometimes things don’t feel right and it’s because the relationship is lacking in a few key areas. No two marriages are identical, so we are always careful to not make broad generalizations, but from having communicated with many couples these past 15 …
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PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 