Originally posted Nov. 15, 2102. Good reminders for the upcoming holiday season. The holiday season is upon us. With it comes parties and gatherings along with travel and gift giving. Wow! So much to think about and so much to do. How do we handle the stress of the holidays? How do we manage to juggle the different needs and desires that come along with what is supposed to be … [Read more...] about Relieving Holiday Stress
Marriage & Personal Relationships
Godly Men pt. 1
This post was originally published Sept. 22, 2009. Matthew 11:12 (AMP) 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize—a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion]. We live in a day that has attempted to blur … [Read more...] about Godly Men pt. 1
Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
In the spirit of Throw-Back-Thursday, I thought I would repost my most viewed blog. Originally posted Aug. 20, 2012 Ephesians 5:31-33 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 31 For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and shall be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh. 32 This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ … [Read more...] about Getting Off the Merry-Go-Round
Does God Answer Prayer with Sin?
A young couple had been married for several years and they had reached a point that they were not satisfies in their marriage. Something was missing. They had children, owned their house, and drove fairly nice cars. Each had jobs that kept them busy and then they chased kids during the evening. They had very full lives but still there was something missing!! The wife began … [Read more...] about Does God Answer Prayer with Sin?
I’m De HEAD!!
I’m De’ Head!! I’ve heard men actually say that in counseling sessions. I’ve had to laugh when someone has said that. I thought for a minute that they would start beating their chest to prove their dominance. I remember reading in a book that if you had to announce your headship, you weren’t the head. 1 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB95) 3 But I want you … [Read more...] about I’m De HEAD!!