A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. Proverbs 12:4 NIV
The man is the head of the household. That’s the way God intended it to be. Don’t get your panties all twisted, it’s what God wanted. Instead [...]
The leading beauty magazines would disagree; as would the TV ads. Marketing gurus from all over the world would laugh at the idea that a woman’s beauty is not what a man is looking for. The would baulk at the idea that her inner strength, her belief in God alone could radiate a beauty stronger than any perfume and any pair of heels.
“Jesus said, “Moses provided for divorce as a concession to your hard heartedness, but it is not part of God’s original plan. I’m holding you to the original plan, and holding you liable for adultery if you divorce your faithful wife and then marry someone else. I make an exception in cases where the spouse [...]
Yesterday, I attended a memorial service for a woman who lived a life “well lived” and it really got me thinking. Every time I saw her, there was a smile on her face. Every time I see her son, or his family, that smile is there, as is an opportunity to leave a positive impression, and never [...]
How many times do we see them? The people holding the signs, obviously homeless, obviously hungry. How many times do we hear about the family in our church who’s husband was laid off and their car was repossessed? How many children have to go to school without a winter coat before we step up and do something about it?
Enjoy your spouse. Enjoy their company, enjoy their love, enjoy the intimacy. It’s ok.
How important is your marriage? Is it something that you have but not think a lot about? Is it something that nags at you, like an open wound? Is it something that brings you pain, sorrow?
I was recently at a wedding. It was a beautiful wedding, full of love and hope for the future. They were confident, caring and so very much in love with each other. Do you remember when that was your day? I do.
Imagine super gluing your hands together. Now, try to get them apart. Pull and tug and yank as hard as you can. Any luck? Now, get a sharp knife and try cutting them apart. Are you bleeding yet? Is the skin ripping away jagged pieces of your hand?
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