Category Archives: Forgiveness

Five Friday Favorites – Difficult Topics in Marriage

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

So often in marriage the way the enemy works against us it to make us uncomfortable talking about important topics. The only way to counter this attack is to do the difficult thing and talk about them. We are privileged … Continue reading →

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Countering What Annoys You About Your Spouse

Posted on April 23, 2019 by

Does your spouse have habits that annoy you? If so, what you choose to do with those thoughts makes a huge difference in the growth of your relationship. The following account is told in the Bible about King David. He … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection And Marriage

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Jesus Christ has risen! He has conquered death and the grave. This is the best of news to any who are looking to be set free from their patterns of sin and shame. Jesus is the answer. Why?  Because He … Continue reading →

Posted in April 2019, Biblical Encouragement, Celebrations, Easter, Finding Joy, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage, Ultimate Blog Challenge | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Your Past No Longer Defines You

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

Did you know that if you are a Christian your past sins no longer define you? You are a new creation! If this is true, which I believe it is–why do we live as if our sin is who we … Continue reading →

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2018 Date Night Challenge – “I” Date

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

This date came about fairly easily. It was my turn to plan, and there happened to be a new movie I wanted to see. It doesn’t always work this way, but when it does–go for it!! I Can Only Imagine … Continue reading →

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ForgiveMess

Posted on March 25, 2016 by

  We were recently at a restaurant to meet another couple and got there a few minutes early to get a table so we wouldn’t have to wait once they arrived.  We spotted the perfect table where we could talk. … Continue reading →

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Trigger Words Of Grace (Vintage Post)

Posted on January 29, 2016 by

I haven’t reached back into our archives to find a post worth re-posting in a while. So with our post Wednesday about Anger, I thought the following on Trigger Words would be a good follow-up. This was first published on … Continue reading →

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Lessons From An Unbroken Man

Posted on December 31, 2014 by

You’ve most likely heard about the new movie, Unbroken, based on the true-life story of Louis Zamperini. What you may not know is that his story is not only one of survival, but of forgiveness. Louis said that hatred does … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

Hard to believe it’s time for our Specials of the Week already. And this week we’re sharing several posts because we just couldn’t choose one blog to highlight. Take some time this weekend reading, gleaning and enjoying your marriage! Intimacy … Continue reading →

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Confronting Confrontation

Posted on August 8, 2013 by

Such a harsh word, don’t you think? Con.fron.ta.tion. It sounds like it wants to pick a fight! And oftentimes it does in many marriages. But.what.if.we.were.to.think.differently? What if the next time our spouse mentions something in which they believe we need … Continue reading →

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Time To Pull Back The Curtain

Posted on August 7, 2013 by

Today I want to continue our conversation over a cup of coffee. You see, there are things that God has recently taken me through that I believe will help those of you who may be facing a similar challenge in … Continue reading →

Posted in Difficulty, Forgiveness, Prayer, Seasons of Life, Testimonies | Tagged , , , , , , | 15 Comments

You Could Be Dissing Your Marriage And Not Know It

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

To diss someone is to: —v.t. 1. to show disrespect for; affront. 2. to disparage; belittle.  As you can see to dis your spouse is not the way God intends for husbands and wives to relate. We are to show high regard and honor for … Continue reading →

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The Other Side Of Trouble

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

We have worked hard the past 3 weeks doing more home renovations at Barefoot Cabin than we have ever done before. It has been a dream come true for us, but it has also been a s-t-r-e-t-c-h in every sense … Continue reading →

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Is Your Marriage Primed?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by

We are spending three weeks at Barefoot Cabin getting it ready for the rental program. We started the long, arduous task of painting the interior walls. Most were either hunter green or red. We want to lighten and brighten the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ditch Your Marriage!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

It all happened a few years ago when we were on a business trip in Detroit. We happened to pass by an apple orchard. Since I’m from Florida, I had never seen an orchard during harvest time, and I was … Continue reading →

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Ever Had Mustgoes?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Sure you have! It’s the food leftover in your refrigerator that “must go,” before it goes bad. Well, marriages have mustgoes too. They are the things we allow too long in the fridge of our marriage, and they can go … Continue reading →

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Don’t Skip This One Thing

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

I remember hearing as a young adult when considering my future husband to pay attention to how he treated his mother. This was said to be a great indicator of his real character. Through the years I’ve come to see … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Forgiveness

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

While we were on vacation we heard a new song by Matthew West titled, Forgiveness. It hasn’t been released yet, so the only video we could find was of a live performance he recently did in CA. The best part … Continue reading →

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Mortified – Tom’s Turn

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Debi has been sharing all week her battle in mortifying pride in her life. If you haven’t read them yet, please take time to. Here are the links: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Today we’re going to do … Continue reading →

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Mortified – Part 2

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Yesterday I began sharing with you one of the most significant times of growth in my life. It effected my marriage in a powerful way, and my prayer is my testimony will help others who may struggle with similar besetting … Continue reading →

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