[Saul's] fear of David increased and settled into hate. Saul hated David. (1 Samuel 18:29, MSG)In 1 Samuel 18, we witness a man in a whirlwind of destructive emotions. Saul, the king of Israel, was caught in an emotional storm stirred by the chants o...

When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs and with timbrels and lyres. As they danced, they sang: “Saul has sl...

We all love a good trip.Once the logistics are settled, it's all about pleasure, enjoyment, and entertainment. Quite the opposite of our daily grind like making dinner, paying bills, chauffeuring kids around town, or those endless errands.Question: W...

Recall those field trips back in elementary school? We were each paired with a buddy, holding each other accountable. Fast forward to now, and marriage mirrors this buddy system. We've all heard, "Teamwork makes the dream work." But few realms e...

Mentally put a check in the box beside the item your marriage needs:⏹ Understanding⏹ Patience⏹ Quality Time⏹ Trust⏹ Date Nights⏹ Love⏹ Giving⏹ Forgiveness⏹ Honesty⏹ Good Deeds⏹ Listening⏹ Tender talk⏹ Transparent Communication⏹ Physical...

All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. (2 Corinthians 5:18)Picture a garden left untended for years. Weeds have overgrown, suffocating the once vibrant plants. Over time...

Today, I want to reflect on a profound verse that carries significant weight in the context of marriage: Romans 13:8. It says, "Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law" (ESV). Imagine l...

I sent out today's email with yesterday's subject line. Sorry for the confusion.--I received the following email from a wife:I need to learn how to rebuild trust. My husband admitted to lying to me for years. It’s hard now to trust that he’s 100% hon...

I received the following email from a wife:I need to learn how to rebuild trust. My husband admitted to lying to me for years. It’s hard now to trust that he’s 100% honest.Here's my response, and I'm hopeful it helps you.I can totally see why trustin...

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18)As we journey through life, we often focus on our differences, build walls of misunderstanding, and fail to see the beauty in diverse perspectives. Paul, in hi...