By Mark and Kandy Persall “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5). This commandment is not new to us now and wasn’t new to Jesus’ disciples then. When asked to choose the greatest commandment (Matt 22:37-39), Jesus quoted this verse in Deuteronomy, then added, love your neighbor as yourself. Yet, just before His death, …
“MARK! WATCH OUT!” My husband jerked the steering wheel but still grazed the parked motorcycle with our car. It was the second minor driving accident in two days. Being the calm, soothing wife that I am, I asked, “What’s WRONG with you? You are driving like a mad man. Can’t you SEE????” His negative answer surprised me. “Not …
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 …
Some of my favorite restaurants have dead ducks in the window. I didn’t always feel that way. Growing up, I assumed that even Abel’s offering to God was covered in cellophane. My Pollyanna view of life didn’t include skinning, gutting or blood-letting. Taiwan, on the other hand, has an “arise, kill and eat” motto. If there was a …
“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, …
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 …
Several years ago, Mark and I found ourselves sharing an office together in Richmond, Virginia. It was nothing elaborate, but we both had our own carrels, computers, and commissions. The trouble started with the fact that Mark’s desk was closer to the door than mine. I mean, when you are hauling in a bunch of literature and …
My husband, Mark, has agreed to finish up my short series regarding our daughter’s accident. Pull up a chair as he walks you through this crisis from a male perspective. You’ll be glad you did. ———————- “After the initial shock of the accident subsided, a new wave of terror came slamming into my world. What steps do I take now …
I’m not sure if it’s the smell of the cardboard or finding dead bugs underneath the sink, but moving never brings out my best. Mark knew this too, as he always needed to climb a ladder when my moving stress escalated. Actually, I think that he got up there to inhale the last molecules of breathable oxygen from the living room. …
