Category Archives: Prayer

Praying Reveals The Heart

Posted on August 12, 2020 by

I remember a time in our marriage where we rarely prayed aloud together. It wasn’t that we didn’t want to, just that life was often too loud to even think of it. And once we got in the habit it … Continue reading →

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Patiently Waiting And Watching

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

Spring. It’s the time when I brave my rose hedge (thorns) to prune it to half it’s size. It is always difficult to start because they look healthy, but they’re not. They need to be cut back to grow healthier … Continue reading →

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Will You Pray With Us?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by

Today is Sunday. The day most of us are used to a very different routine–getting up and ready to go to our local church to fellowship with friends, worship God and hear the preached Word. But today most of us … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, In Sickness, Keeping It Real, Music, Prayer, Seasons of Life, Worship | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Engulfed By Emotions Can Be Embarrassing

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

I have always been emotional. I cry at movies. I cry at weddings. I have even been known to cry at a funeral of someone whom I had never met. I put myself in another’s place and imagine what it … Continue reading →

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Wake Up Call

Posted on August 21, 2018 by

This has been a difficult week for our church family. A dear friend and long time member of our church had a massive heart attack last Tuesday morning. They were just enjoying normal life when this crisis hit them unexpectedly. … Continue reading →

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The Grieving Continues…

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

Heavenly Father, Our hearts are broken. We ask that you comfort the families of those facing the worst of news this week–the loss of a loved one forever. We ask that you help our local law enforcement officers as well … Continue reading →

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Understanding When You Don’t Understand

Posted on January 18, 2016 by

The Bible commands husbands in 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Prayer, Spiritual Intimacy | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

A Marriage Thanksgiving Prayer – I’m Thanking The Lord He Made You

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

  We’ve come to the time in the season When family and friends gather near To offer a prayer of Thanksgiving For blessings we’ve known through the year To join hands and thank the Creator And now when Thanksgiving is … 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

Happy Hour

Posted on July 19, 2013 by

This past week J, of Hot, Holy and Humorous, wrote a post that we simply must share with you. The title alone compelled me to share it, but when I read the post in it’s entirety? Wow. Tom and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour, Prayer, The Gospel & Marriage | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Weeping For Boston

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

The following is our son, Jason’s, third guest post. He is becoming so popular we may just have to keep him as our Thursday feature. Today’s post is sobering to say the least–it had this Mama crying, as it very … Continue reading →

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The How’s And Why’s Of Desperate Prayer

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

We have heard it said that when trouble is weighing heavily on you that this is an indication of the need for more prayer. If you haven’t completely left it at the foot of the Cross, then stay in prayer … Continue reading →

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Are You Living With Unanswered Prayer?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Today we want to talk about those who are waiting on God to answer specific prayers regarding their spouse and marriage. It’s like your unanswered prayer takes on a life of its own and seems to haunt you each and … Continue reading →

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Good And Tired

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

We’ve been away the past four days on a ministry team visiting our sister church in Nassau, Bahamas. It was a great trip where we witnessed God encourage hearts and strengthen those who were feeling weary, including ourselves. We are … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Prayer, The Gospel & Marriage, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments