Category Archives: communication

The Ideal Christian Life

We came across this essay from Grace Gems, that so impacted us we had to share it with you.  It’s truth applies to all we face today… The ‘picture’ of the ideal Christian life! (J. R. Miller, “A Word About … Continue reading

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Vintage Posts

Consider Your Ways was originally posted on December 28, 2008.    It provides great questions to ask as the New Year approaches.

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Going and Doing

My husband had a very hectic and difficult day today.   I had a hectic and difficult day as well. Normally Tom looks forward to coming home to relax.  However, our home is in the middle of some major renovations – … Continue reading

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Leaning

This past Sunday, Josh Harris spoke at Metro Life Church on the topic of “Trusting in the Lord” taken from Proverbs 3:5-6.  It was a great message and one worth keeping.  One point that has stayed with us is the … Continue reading

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Never Be Out Of Season

Seasons come and seasons go. Some seasons seem busier and more hectic than others. Life can come at you fast. Husbands, how can we help to care for our wife during the busy seasons of her life? Here are a … Continue reading

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Like No One Else

Recently Tom and I were talking with a good friend about some issues for which we care deeply.  As I was asked my thoughts on the conversation, I was immediately overcome with emotion and couldn’t speak. Our friend asked what … Continue reading

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“Showing Love” Check Up

“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.” 1 John 3:16 I had a very good conversation with my two married daughters yesterday.  When … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Devotions for Couples

Dennis and Barbara Rainey are well-known authors and speakers.  Dennis serves as Executive Director of Family Life – an effective ministry that has proven to be a great resource for our blog. They have an excellent daily devotional for couples … Continue reading

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No Trick – We’re Tweeting!

For those of you not familiar with Twitter, it’s a way to stay connected with friends and colleagues while on the go.  We’ve decided to start using this service to communicate with our followers on a more personal level. While … Continue reading

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Saying It

Tom surprised me this past weekend and bought tickets to see Chaim Topol’s fairwell tour of Fiddler On The Roof – one of my all-time favorite musicals.  When the house lights dimmed, the stage came to life with this timeless … Continue reading

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Communication Trouble…No Wonder!

Below is an excerpt from Mark Gungor’s comedy routine, and it will certainly make you laugh.  Left to ourselves this is true about how men and women communicate, but we can change for God’s glory.  Be sure to check out … Continue reading

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