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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 12
“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18 Definition of Rash – Uttered or undertaken with too much haste or too little reflection. Think about your marriage and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christ, God, Lord, marriage, relationship, Sword, Wisdom
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Intoxicating Love
I had the privilege of attending a meeting yesterday for the men of our local church. One session was titled, “The Protection of Intoxicating Love,” and it was so practical I had to take the time to share it with you. … Continue reading
Happy Hour
Yes, it’s the end of another week and busy one at that for us! But we wanted to share with you the blog posts which deserve to be featured as our “Specials” this week. Enjoy!
A Fragrant Aroma – Perfect Balance
Today I’m taking you on an excursion. You’ve just been dropped off at San Diego State University Campus for your first ever WordPress WordCamp. What’s a WordCamp you ask? All I know is it’s THE place to go to get … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 11
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” – Proverbs 11:24-25 What a wonderful picture of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christ, Christian, God, Lord, marriage, relationship, Wisdom
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Bursting With Joy
Have you ever felt so full of joy you felt as if you would bust? I’m so there! Yesterday was a memorable day for many reasons…
Grateful For Life
Today is the one day a year where I pause and thank God for giving me life. Today is my birthday. The day my Mom labored to bring me into the world. I’m grateful she was willing to do this … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged God, Intimate relationship, marriage, relationship, Wedding
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A Fragrant Aroma – A Good Question
This week we are in San Diego to celebrate Tom’s Dad’s 80th birthday. It has been years since we have been together with Tom’s extended family. His sister is here with us from Orlando, and Tom’s aunt and uncle are … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Testimonies
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What About Now?
Do you have vacation plans this summer? If so, have you included time for the two of you to make a special memory together? It’s easy to let our entire time away revolve around the children, but don’t miss the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Music, Romantic Ideas, Travel
Tagged Chris Daughtry, Romance in Marriage, travel
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When To Let Go
Today is the first day in almost 13 years that my precious kitty is no longer with us. He has been sick, and I’ve been putting off making the difficult, but necessary decision. Tom doesn’t like cats, but Wizzer made … Continue reading
A Fragrant Aroma – Spontaneous Wins
This past Saturday it was time to say goodbye yet again to our daughter, our son-in-law and our two grandchildren. They had been visiting from Atlanta, (still a very strange concept for me) for over a week, and we had … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 9
Proverbs 9. If you haven’t had a chance to read it – we offer this recording as it is read aloud: This week our city, Orlando, was most likely highlighted in every newscast in every major city around the nation … Continue reading
The Summer of Wise Living
Wisdom. What exactly is it? We may not be able to define it quickly but we certainly know when someone is lacking it. a teenager who foolishly follows the crowd into trouble. a husband who speaks harshly to his wife … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christianity, God, James, Jesus, marriage, Religion and Spirituality, Wisdom, Wise Living
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S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
Day Four – The Letter “L” How is the Lighting in your bedroom? There was a day when candlelight was the only option, and a good one at that! It was cheap and very romantic. Now we have so many … Continue reading
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
We’re at the halfway mark. Congratulations on making it this far in our challenge. Day Three – A Pair of “Z-Z’s” The ZZ factor of your bedroom is very important! How well do you sleep at night? Today we’ll focus … Continue reading
Stupendous Marriage
Two little words that mean more than first meets the eye. I’ll try is a term we give when we aren’t sure we’ll be able to pull it off. I’ll try is what we say when invited somewhere with someone … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 8
If you haven’t had a chance to read this week’s chapter – we’ve provided the following video for your convenience. It’s good to hear the Word of God read because the Bible promises that “faith comes by hearing the Word … Continue reading
Trigger Words of Grace is
Mark Twain said the difference between the right word and the almost right word is “the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” I suppose the reverse of this could be said as well – using the wrong words when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christian Marriage, Divine grace, God, Heaven, Jesus, Lord, Mark Twain, Strong Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
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A Fragrant Aroma – 33
When you hear this number what comes to mind? The age Jesus was when he completed His earthly mission? The RPM’s of classic vinyl records? Actually, 33 1/3, but it’s close. A not-so-good pair in the game of poker? What … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage
Tagged Christ, Christian, God, Intimate relationship, Jesus, marriage, relationship, RPM, Strong Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
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