Marriage is not for the faint-hearted. It requires a certain level of grit and determination that, frankly, many aren't prepared for. Picture this: A life partnership that constantly faces challenges yet remains unyielding, standing tall amidst the s...

Barnabas wanted to take John, surnamed Mark, as their companion. But Paul strongly disapproved of taking with them a man who had deserted them in Pamphylia and was not prepared to go on with them in their work. There was a sharp clash of opinion, so...

Yesterday, my coffee came with a side of insights. As I sat by the window of a local cafe, a young couple outside caught my eye. Their laughter, their smiles, their genuine enjoyment of each other's company – it was all so real, so vibrant.It took me...

And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.”Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. But Paul though...

Hi, .I wanted to send a message to setup this week's Going Deeper devotions.Before I get into those, however, I want to publicly thank Lawrence Price for preaching so ably and well the past two weeks. I forgot to mention that this morning, and I regr...

It's easy to forget, amidst the hustle and bustle of life, that our spouse is not just a life partner but a living, breathing human being with feelings, dreams, and vulnerabilities. Words, powerful as they are, can either mend hearts or break spirits...

In the journey of marriage, one factor stands out as a cornerstone for those unions that stand the test of time: Truth. A genuine, deep-rooted marriage requires unwavering truth from both partners. It's not just about sharing the joys and achievement...

Several years ago when the acclaimed show "Downton Abbey" was airing, I heard a quote that struck a chord with me, especially when thought of in the context of marriage: There are rules to this way of life, and if you are not prepared to live by them...

And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, h...

There's a tale about a Frenchman who wanted a tree planted in his garden. When the gardener pointed out that the tree would take a century to mature, the Frenchman’s response was clear: "Then plant it this afternoon!" This story holds a mirror to our...