Category Archives: Besetting Sins

Spiritual Intimacy in Marriage

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Debi Walter

This week is what Christians call Holy Week. It is the beginning of following Jesus’s final journey on Earth to the cross. It is the most important week of the year. If Jesus didn’t die and 3 days later rise … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid A Pharisee’s Attitude in Marriage

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Debi Walter

The Pharisees were the religious elite of their day. They spanned the motives of their heart with a pat on the back. All the perfection boxes were checked, yet one thing was lacking—humility. Humility is lowliness of mind; a deep … Continue reading →

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Are You Hangry?

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Debi Walter

Hangry is a combination of two words–hungry and angry. Anger often has the same appetite of hunger. It craves what it doesn’t have and results in a harsh outburst. Ugly. James 4 says, “1What causes quarrels and what causes fights … Continue reading →

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Countering What Annoys You About Your Spouse

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Debi Walter

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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Honestly, Honesty is Hard

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Debi Walter

The title says it all. In our last post we shared that honesty was an attribute of a healthy marriage. We received lots of comments about how difficult this is to do. Billy Joel sings it well… If you search … Continue reading →

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The Healing Balm of Humility in Marriage

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Debi Walter

My last post dealt with an enemy we all face in life and marriage–the poisonous venom of pride. Now I want to shift gears and look at the healing balm of humility. “Humility is nothing but the disappearance of self … Continue reading →

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Detecting Poisonous Pride In Marriage

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Debi Walter

  It’s present in every marriage because it lurks in every heart. Some have even erected thrones giving sacrifices to its preferences and desires. It is a wicked taskmaster that is never satisfied, and many Christians don’t acknowledge its presence … Continue reading →

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Secret Garden Of Pride

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Debi Walter

The last two posts have dealt with besetting sins and our need to disclose them to our spouse for help and hope in overcoming them. How You Deal With This Will Either Make Or Break Your Marriage 8 Principals To … Continue reading →

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8 Principals To Follow In Dealing With Habitual Sins

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Debi Walter

I recently read an excellent article, Dealing With Habitual Sins, by John McArthur. He expounds on eight principals needed to lay aside the sin that so easily entangles us. Treat your sin seriously. It dishonors God. It abuses mercy. It despises … Continue reading →

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How You Deal With This Will Either Make Or Break Your Marriage

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Debi Walter

Besetting sin or habitual sin. As Christians we deal with them every day of our lives. It is the one sin that easily entangles us without much effort. It is like an anchor on our soul adding weight to pull … Continue reading →

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