God loves weddings. Not just it’s experience but it’s purpose. HIs heart is all about relationship. His written Word begins with a wedding (Genesis 2:22-24) and ends with one (Revelation 21:9). His Son even performs His first miracle at a marriage celebration. Maybe we should step away from the festivities and see why He has a passion for weddings. Genesis …
Holy Father, Thank You for Your promises. I especially appreciate knowing that have You promised not to abandon Your people (Psalm 94:14). I claim this promise on behalf of __________ this morning. I know that things are messy right now. They feel that everything of life within them is cold and dead. Yet, You are the Life (John …
Holy Father, Thank You for Your promises. I especially appreciate knowing that have You promised not to abandon Your people (Psalm 94:14). I claim this promise on behalf of _____ and ______ today. I know that things are messy in their lives right now. They feel that the love within them is cold and dead. Yet, You are both …
I think it was your voice that first attracted me to you. Bold, yet gentle. Assertive, yet calming. I looked up from the word on my page and found your question on my mind. Was the seat next to me taken? No, I assumed it was not and with that, entered into an exchange of information, insights, and influence …
“Your husband called while you were away from your desk. He asked that you not go home with the carpool. He’s waiting downstairs to pick you up.” Now, I would like to boast that I was working at some high level writing job in downtown San Francisco. But since one of my early job interviews ended in my being dismissed …
I love today’s post from my husband, Mark. He is not only a wise leadership coach, he is also a meticulous gardener, So, I can say that he speaks with authority on this issue. (Don’t believe me? Here he is rushing to put down fertilizer before it snows. He didn’t even change clothes!) ——————– When used regarding marriage, the phrases, …
I said it aloud, although there was no one present to hear. “My impatience is covered by Mark’s patience; and his sarcasm is softened by my sensitivity. In my areas of weakness, he is strong. In his areas of challenge, I am comfortable. What an amazing arrangement.” Although I’d been married only a few weeks, the Father thus began …
Spaghetti taught Mark and I one of our first lessons on marital communication. Well, maybe not the cuisine itself, but definitely the criticism surrounding it. We’d been invited to dinner at the home of one of Mark’s former college friends and had expected an fun evening of shared experiences between two newly-wed couples. Yet, the fault-finding …
Since this new series is on marriage, I’m excited to announce that my husband, Mark will be joining me on a regular basis over the next several months. Today, he guest posts on a topic that is all too close to home for most marriages: arguments. Grab your spouse. You’ll want to read this one together. ——————————- “As young newlyweds, Kandy …
I think that this must have been my mother’s mantra. When I whined about doing something I didn’t want to do, she most often found a way to slip this into the conversation. “Don’t forget the Golden Rule,” she would remind. So as an adult, I’m often reminded to think through how I want to be treated …
