The goal of marriage is not happiness, procreation or financial security. Those goals are too small. The goal of marriage is an eternal one- sanctification. Keep reading!
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We Have The Answers in our Pocket!
On a recent trip to Seoul, South Korea Jody and I had the strength of our marriage tested. Please enjoy this humorous story about one of the hottest nights of my life. LOL
It’s no Fairy tale
Sometimes we rob God of His glory when we do not fully embrace His role in our story. Keep reading as I compare the story of Noah and the Ark to raising children and marriage.
Dear Questions,
Why did God allow women to tempt men with their outward beauty? This is the question a hurting sister has for God. God is not offended. God welcomes our questions and concerns.
Pursue Holiness- Try it...you'll like it!
I believe God designed marriage to make you HOLY not HAPPY. Happiness, joy, is an excellent by product, but should not be your goal.
Surprise!
Have you had any surprises in your marriage?
I know I have! Keep reading as I share the two biggest surprises in my marriage and how God is using them to redeem my husband and I!
Tidying Up: Your Heart and Your Marriage, too!
Keeping a tidy house is great. Keeping a tidy heart and marriage is Godly! Don’t stop after you’ve cleaned those closets, get on our knees and allow the Holy Spirit to clean the more important areas! Keep reading, friends!
Are You Hiding?
Are you hiding today? We hide for many reasons. In terms of our sins- we hide because we do not believe God will forgive us. We do not understand who God is! As Christians, in terms of our marriage- we hide because we do not trust the spirit of God inside our spouse. We do not believe the vows spoken for “better or worse” and think we must live in a facade of “better.” Keep reading, friends!
The Benefits of being Unmovable
Marriage is hard, I get that. But we do not have to depend on our own ability, we have God in this marriage covenant as well. If we ever truly embraced that thought- Christians would never divorce. Our marriages would be UNMOVABLE!
4 Ways a Wife can Support her Husband’s Spiritual Leadership
I know that I am very blessed. I am married to an amazing man! My husband is an exemplary spiritual leader. This didn’t happen overnight. It took years of walking out the gospel, day in and day out and doing the four activities mentioned in this post. Keep reading, friend!
What are you afraid of?
I believe that fear plays a role in the dysfunction of many marriages today. Deep inside each one of us is a need for attachment with another human. Keep reading as I explore the effect fear may have on your marriage.
Say YES to the Vows
The pivotal moment in the marriage ceremony is when bride and groom make vows to God and then turn and make vows to each other. We should not take the covenant lightly, God surely doesn’t.
the Pursuit of Cool
Is it OK to desire to be cool?
From a biblical prospective there is no encouragement to be cool. The Bible is clearly a book written for all time, it is the inspired word of God. It is like the perfect little black dress- timeless. We are never encouraged to be hip or part of the in crowd. Instead we realize while reading the word that Jesus was not a fad -"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8) And simply put, that is my answer. My pursuit of cool is outside my pursuit of God.
the Grudge Game
I am a college football fan and more importantly an LSU fan. If you know me, you already know this about me. It is an oddity, I’m sure. But I love football. I love the game, the strategy, the play calling, the God given talent on display in those young athletes on the field and those purple and gold tigers! If I had been born a bit more coordinated, muscular or male, I’d have played football- quarterback for sure!
Sin is crouching
I have told this story on numerous occasions and I love the laughter and the follow up question “can we see the scar?” But as I think back on this crazy trip I can’t stop from looking at it more deeply- so bear with me - there are things that desire to hurt you! This thing, for the purpose of this blog, is sin. Sin is always crouching at the door, desiring to crush you! (Genesis 4:7) This is nothing new