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Category Archives: Biblical Encouragement
Vintage Post – Four Encouragements for the Discouraged Marriage
This post was originally posted in 2011. We think it applies as much today… Marriages can go through all sorts of ups and downs as the years pass. This is expected to some degree, for it’s shared in most wedding vows: for … Continue reading
Blog Love: Living Our Days
Michele has become a dear friend of mine and her posts often resonate with me. This one is no exception. We mentioned that we are going through a book study with a small group from church. The book is titled, … Continue reading
How Kind Of You, Ay?
While in Canada we noticed something quite unusual and it made us happy and sad; the Canadian drivers are incredibly polite. For example, Tom needed to get over a lane but there were a lot of cars. He put on … Continue reading
Joy In Endings
Today we start our trip home. It has been an incredible time away seeing parts of God’s creation of which we had only heard. The words weren’t adequate in describing it. Even my camera fell short in capturing what my … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Bill Mahar, Charlie Kirk, creation, endings, God’s glory, vacation, What is Grace
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Fog In Marriage
On Monday’s post I shared about the plans we expect vs. what we’re given. It has been a week of asking God to help me see what He gives as a blessing, rather than a disappointment. When I complain about … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Perspective in Marriage
Tagged Fog, Moses on Mt. Sinai, seeing clearly
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Can We Encourage You Today?
This past week was our last community group meeting for the summer. Our church has groups that meet for three months and then takes one off. August is an “off” month. Our CG leader decided to have us spend this … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication
Tagged Date Night Questions, Encouragement, Hebrews 3:13
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How To Stay Emotionally Connected In Marriage
Let’s face it, this isn’t an easy task in any season of marriage. Emotions differ from day-to-day, and if there is no intentional plans to stay connected, drift will happen. Drift is slow movement with no control of direction. Hardly … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Emotional, Intimacy
Tagged Andrew Murray, Emotional Connection, Humility
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When Love Feels Hard
Marriage isn’t always what we pictured on our wedding day. Some seasons feel more like dry, cracked ground—where misunderstandings pile up, hearts grow distant, and love feels like a duty, not a delight. I’ve been there. And if you’re honest, … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty
Tagged Prayer, Surrender, When Love Feels Hard
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Vintage Post – Your Past Does Not Define You
The following was first published in February 2019. I am often tempted to let my past influence my present. Maybe you can relate… Did you know that if you are a Christian your past sins no longer define you? You … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Keeping It Real, Repentance, Temptation, Vintage Posts
Tagged Grace, Regret, Vintage Post, Your Past Doesn’t Define You
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Fighting Fair
Fighting looks different for every marriage. * Some are silent fighters—the cold shoulder is their weapon of choice. * Some are score keepers—their weapon of choice is a list of wrongs suffered. * Some are angry—their weapon of choice is … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Cherish, Fighting Fair, Gary Thomas
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Relaxed?
We have purposed this year to write consistently every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. And by God’s grace we have been faithful to do so, that is until now. Most of you know we have a special needs grandson, Elias, who … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Grandparenting, Keeping It Real, Seasons of Life
Tagged anxiety, Megan Fate Marshman, parainfluenza3, Philippians 4:6, Prayer, Proverbs 3:5-6, Relaxed
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Time to Kneel
Tom and I have had projects on our to-do list for years that we simply haven’t made or had the time to accomplish well. Things that living in the same home for 32 years demand, e.g. cleaning out and organizing … Continue reading
Solid Rock
Yesterday we shared the importance of dealing with offenses as they happen. And happen they will! Today I was reminded of another One who left His mark on our marriage—etched in stone, as it were. Jesus is our solid rock, … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict
Tagged 1 Timothy 1:15, Firm Foundation, Marriage offenses, Solid Rock
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Dust or Stone
It is time for a heart check up. Not the kind where you go to the doctor, but the kind where you go to God. Marriage is challenging on many levels and the opportunity for being hurt or offended is … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Keeping It Real
Tagged Conflict in Marriage, Dust or Stone, Forgiveness, James 1, Offenses in Marriage
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Only One Thing Is Necessary
“But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Keeping It Real
Tagged attention spans, Paul David Tripp, smart phone distractions, What Did Your Expect?
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Fresh Air
We’ve been absent the last couple of weeks. We had two hurricanes, a daughter healing from a c-section, a newborn granddaughter and sweet Elias to help care for. But we must say, you have all been on our mind. This … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Conflict
Tagged Breathe Grace, Helene, Hurricanes, Milton, New Smyrna Beach, Storms of Marriage
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Just Kidding
There are times when joking with friends the words can roll off the tongue without thinking. It may be that you say something you didn’t mean to say or you say it in a way that sounds mean. Often we … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Forgiveness, Keeping It Real
Tagged Apologize, Hurting Your Spouse, Just Kidding, Proverbs
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Husbands, Are You a Student of Your Wife?
This question is good for both husbands and wives to ask of yourselves. Your answer indicates whether your marriage is growing strong or if your marriage is eroding away. Let us introduce you to one man who has had a … Continue reading
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