This post is very timely, as tomorrow I am facing the next big change. I am retiring. Cue the choir- "Hallelujah!" I have worked full time 28 of the last 32 years.
Average Joe
Each time I watch the Olympics, I always have the same thought- we need an average Joe. If I was in charge I would insist we start each event with a random drawing from the list of spectators- “Would the person sitting in Section F, Row 16, Seat 7 please report to the starting line or the ice rink, whatever the event.” Then we would all watch as the average Joe, someone like us, attempted the event.
God is my Source!
As much as I profess that GOD IS MY SOURCE, there is a part of me that also subconsciously thinks, “but I got it God, don’t worry about me.” When I want water I turn on the tap, out comes clean cool water. The City Water Board has never let me down.
THE TRUTH & the lies
Now lies hold a common place in life today. If you don’t think so, watch any 24-hour news network or listen to a politician speak for more than 5 minutes. They know just how to phrase something to convince you it is truth and keep up their ad sells, viewership and voting numbers.
5 Ways to Abuse Proof Your Marriage
Ponder this: To a God who sees lust as adultery, and hatred as murder (Matthew 5:21-30), how do you believe He sees evil words and angry outbursts? I believe that God sees emotional abuse no less a sin than physical abuse. Both expose an ugly side of our heart – the side that is rebellious and must have its own way at all cost. Whenever we hold ourselves in higher regard than our spouse, we sin!
One Love!
In today’s post Jody, my wonderful husband, and I will share in the writing. We feel inspired to share with you our hearts about love from one of our favorite passages, 1 Corinthians 13 - God’s view of love.
Feeling Neglected
We neglect our spouses. Then wonder what happened when we find ourselves in the ditch. For example, if I pursue work as my priority for a few weeks, months, years and then want to have an intimate conversation with my long-suffering spouse, I will find both of us unable to do the heavy lifting. There is truth in the proverb- use it or lose it.
Mending Broken Trust
The consequences of poor decisions, or sin, can be long-lasting in your marriage. But with dedication, putting one day behind the next, doing what is right day after day, allowing God’s spirit to heal the hurt, I promise the trust will be rebuilt.
You Wash, I Dry
If there is friction each week on who has done what, leaving someone feeling overworked, it is time to sit down and take another look at how you are managing your household. There are many ways to skin a cat 😊, clean a house, do laundry, and prepare tasty meals for your family!
Scruffy Beards and Yoga Pants
In rank order, your relationships should be God, then your spouse, then your children, then your extended family, friends and neighbors. NOTE! Children, and the demands of raising them, should never be allowed to unseat your spouse. Keeping your relationship with your spouse a priority is good for you AND for your children.
Who Needs a Piece of Paper?
Like a passport, a marriage license allows you to stake claim to a relationship with your spouse. It tells the world who you are and that you are part of a forever union with your spouse.
3 Godly Goals
Micah was asking rhetorical questions and providing God’s answers. In verse 8, he asks “what does the Lord require of you?” In light of today’s topic, he is asking- “what are God’s goals for you this year?” “How does God want you to live your life?” And then Micah states God’s answer. It is simple, yet perfect- act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. This, my friends, should be our top three goals this year and every year. Keep reading.
The Best Gift
I think that what I feel about my children is kind of like what God must feel with us. He has no needs, but He loves spending time with us. As I consider what God wants from us this Christmas, I am sure that His answer is the same as Jody’s and my classic answer to our kids, “You!” And God wants you too!
Get Down this Christmas!
This Christmas, I want to encourage you to get down... on your knees. Spend time in prayer and meditate on God's word. Take some time from the wrapping of gifts and trimming of the tree and reflect on the true meaning of this season.
Bad -isms!
Let me explain. In marriage, consumerism happens when we treat the holy covenant we made with our spouse and God as a mere business transaction. This happens when we look at marriage as a commodity – when the marriage is no longer producing or pleasing, we sell and get out of the agreement.