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Are You A Wise Marriage Vineyard Owner?
The wise Vineyard owner realizes the importance of knowing their vines well. They’ll often walk the rows examining them for pests and blight in order to do what they can to keep them from damaging the growing crop. It isn’t … Continue reading
I’ll Do It If You Notice
In a marriage it’s important that each partner knows what is expected of them in order for the home to work well. You may do most of the inside tasks, while your spouse takes care of the ones outside. Or … Continue reading
Are You Living With Unanswered Prayer?
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
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 19
Listening is of great value, but we must be careful of what we allow ourselves to listen. Just because it can be heard doesn’t necessarily mean we should listen to it. Discernment is knowing what is profitable for our listening … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 16
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:21,24 Last week we began talking about anger and it’s effect … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 15
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1 If there has ever been one verse to perfectly capture my husband’s heart for life, marriage and parenting – it would be this verse. He … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christ, God, Heart, Lord, marriage, relationship, Wisdom
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 14
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.” Proverbs 14:4 This verse makes us smile every time we read it. God is saying if you want to bear much … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 13
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Proverbs 13:20 For as long as I can remember, it has been Tom’s goal in our marriage to pursue relationships with whom we respect … Continue reading
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
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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
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
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Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christ, Christian, God, Lord, marriage, relationship, Wisdom
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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
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
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 7
7:1 My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; 2 keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; 3 bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christian Marriage, God, God the Father, Lord, marriage, Noah Webster, Satan, Solomon, Strong Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 6
Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 5
15 Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. 16 Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? 17 Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. 18 Let your fountain … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 4
A “precept” according to Noah Webster is authoritative instruction pertaining to moral conduct, and no where in Scripture is morality more prevalent than the Proverbs. Solomon had great wisdom and he used his wisdom to instruct us how to live. … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Proverbs, marriage, Memorization, Wisdom
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3 All wisdom comes from God. It is impossible for us to measure the amount of wisdom we have attained. There is no meter we can hook ourselves up to which indicates the level of wisdom within our own … Continue reading
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Tagged Book of Proverbs, Fear of the Lord, God, Wisdom
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The Romantic Vineyard 