Victim: Something destroyed; something completely sacrificed in the pursuit of an object or situation. Survivor: One who outlives another or a situation of conflict. In this world, it seems that we begin to classify ourselves as either a “Victim” or a “Survivor” of our past or current circumstances. It’s become easy to play the victim …
Where Are You Centered? God or Spouse?
Wanted to share with a devotion by Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage. This is a foundation that Kerry and I use in our Marriage/Family Counseling…Be God Centered. Take time to read his devotion and see how the Holy Spirit speaks to you: as a spouse, an employee, a student, a parent. …
Practice Biblical Conflict
Last year I was blessed and honored to have officiated 6 weddings. Kerry and I spent time with each of those couples as their Pre-Marriage Counselors. We were privileged to spend time with them and journey with them as they prepared for their marriage and life together as husband and wife. To be able to do …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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Four Nuggets of Biblical Truth for Every Marriage
Kerry and I felt the calling to come together in ministry as Biblical marriage/family counselors in 2010. We have noticed all the books, the blogs, the videos out there that will help to “restore” or “fix” your marriage quick. However, we both agree that the place to start and finish is God’s Word. What we have …
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What Tables Need To Be Overturned in Your House?
And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a den of …
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Ladies, Here Is The Perfect Body! by Kerry Vivian
Ladies, I need to confess something to each of you. I have struggled with body image issues most of my adult life. I am or have been at one point – too tall, too thin, too fat, too young, too old. My nose isn’t right, my smile is all wrong, my breasts are not perky …
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3 Ways To Improve Communication With Your Spouse
“Communication is key.” How many times have we either heard or said that sentence. When we truly think about that sentence, it is not only a true statement but everything we do hinges on communication. Whether it be verbal or non-verbal, we all communicate with one another on a daily basis. The sad reality is …
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PURSUIT OF MARRIAGE 