Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 My Marriage is Over Marriage just isn't for me. I don't get it. My spouse doesn't get me. I don't understand my spouse. I'd be happier [...]
She looked so beautiful walking down that aisle. My lip quivered because of the flood of emotions. I was so young. She was so young. I look back at the pictures, and we were just babies! We moved into our apartment, bought our first house, had our first child, bought our first minivan, and [...]
Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? Acts 1:6 I know it's hard to believe, but when I was a boy, I would not shut up. No, seriously. I would talk and talk and talk. I think that's why we never had a ton of company at our house. My [...]
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:18 There are those days and those people. I know you know what I mean. People breaking in lines, driving like fools, buying more toilet tissue than they could possibly need. You know. For two months, my wife couldn't find [...]
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16 There is nothing more reassuring than a long fuse on a firecracker. I remember as a kid going out to the road and lighting a brick of fireworks. Now understand that I was without parental supervision in those days. My [...]
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12 From an early age, our parents and teachers teach us to be a friend to others. I can remember hearing my mom tell me, "To have a friend, you have to be a friend." I'm pretty sure there [...]
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 The longer I live, the more I understand the importance of relationships. Life is about relationships we build with God and with others. For example, it is tough for me to understand how long-time friends can simply turn [...]
Love is not rude ~ 1 Corinthians 13:5a I have a rude habit when I drive, and I'm probably the only one who does anything like this. From time to time, I tend to get a little too close to the car in front of me. I do this without even thinking about it. [...]
Quality time communicates value Sometimes when I talk about quality time in terms of relationships, people think I'm only talking about dating and marriage. I'm not. Quality time is not just for dating or married couples. It should be part of any relationship you want to develop. The main reason quality time is [...]
You’ve seen it so many times. “My husband is a lazy, no good, worthless, womanizing, unfaithful, sorry excuse for a husband and father” is a common theme written and read every day on Facebook. That’s right. Facebook has become this country’s most available platform for passively accusing those you love with some of the [...]