2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? I’ve wondered if anyone reading my last two posts has begun to identify with exactly what not to do in marriage? That perhaps you’ve realized – maybe for the first time – that your husband
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Intentionally Directing our Children in Marriage
Genesis 24:3 “I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living, but will go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for
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Words Matter
Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lively, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. My 40th birthday was Friday! And my husband has absolutely spoiled me. He’s calling it “Taraukkah“! (After Hanukkah) Please KNOW that I’m not
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Date Night
2 Corinthians 13:11 “…be of one mind, live in peace.” When was the last time you and your husband went on a date? In the busyness of everyday life, setting aside time to nurture that relationship is often the first thing to go – At least it is for me. But last night, my husband
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Parenting in Harmony
Last week, one of you sent a note asking about marriage and parenting. It was a great question and before I just shot off my immediate thoughts – I wanted to take some time to pray through it. The question: How do you handle conflicts concerning children – especially teenage children. Often the mother is
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Success in God’s Eyes
Colossians 3:2 Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Last week, Elizabeth Taylor died. Did you see it? The same day we were in the midst of bombing Libya; Japan’s in the midst of a titanic disaster with potential global consequences and the lead story on the evening news was Elizabeth Taylor.
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Resolving Conflict – Part 2
Proverbs 29:11 “A fool gives full vent to (her) anger, but a wise (woman) keeps (herself) under control.” For years – I was that fool. And if I’m not careful… if the right button is pressed… WHAM! So how do we not become the fool that Proverbs references? How do we not explode when our
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Resolving Conflict in Marriage – Part 1
Do you still have on your big girl pants? Today’s post isn’t nearly as brutal as yesterday’s. Thank you for your comments by the way. (Many of you choose to contact me directly. That’s fine.) Over the next two days, I’ll share 11 steps for resolving relational conflict in marriage. I’ve learned these steps from
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Approaching Conflict Differently…
Are you ready for a hard to hear lesson? A lesson that is counter-intuitive to the culture we live in? If so, put on your big-girl pants. Today’s lesson is thought-provoking and challenging. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you