Tag Archives: Marriage

Fill ‘er Up

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

She brings him good, not harm,     all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12 (NLT) In the book His Needs Her Needs, Willard Harley presents a very simple word picture to describe the give and take that happens within marriage … Continue reading →

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Speaking Another Person’s Love Language

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

Giving a gift can open doors;     it gives access to important people! Proverbs 18:16 (NLT) Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love Languages is an interesting read and provides some great fodder for conversation and understanding. According to Chapman, there are … Continue reading →

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A Man of Routines

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

  Death is the reward of an undisciplined life;     your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end. Proverbs 5:23 (MSG) “My friend, you are a man of routines!” a friend said to me a while back. He laughed … Continue reading →

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When You Marry a Spouse You Marry a Family

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

But Esau’s wives made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah. Genesis 26:35 (NLT) Typically, when you marry, you are not just entering into relationship with a person but with an entire family. Your spouse or spouse-to-be is part of a … Continue reading →

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Sexual Healing

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Chapter-a-Day Genesis 24 And Isaac brought Rebekah into his mother Sarah’s tent, and she became his wife. He loved her deeply, and she was a special comfort to him after the death of his mother. Genesis 24:67 (NLT) Back when … Continue reading →

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A Proper Challenge for a Go With the Flow Guy

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

But be sure that everything is done properly and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 (NLT) Wendy and I celebrated our seventh wedding anniversary on New Year’s Eve. It was a wonderful occasion and celebration that makes the holiday extra special … Continue reading →

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Earthly Entanglements and Eternal Purposes

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. 1 Corinthians 7:32a (NLT) Wendy and I live in an unusual situation compared to most married couples I know. We work for the same company and we both … Continue reading →

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Catch and Release

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Chapter-a-Day Psalm 45 Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.     Forget your people and your family far away. Psalm 45:10 (NLT) When it comes to family, I have come to believe that our life journey … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Hosea 6

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

I want you to show love,     not offer sacrifices. I want you to know me     more than I want burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 (NLT) Intimacy has been a recurring topic in my life conversations of late. How interesting that it … Continue reading →

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Chapter-a-Day Acts 15

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul … Continue reading →

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