The Power of Laughter in Marriage

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...

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Oct 09, 2023
Paul: "Barnabus, that's a terrible idea!"

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...

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Oct 09, 2023
About today, and this week's devotions

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...

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Oct 09, 2023
Try a little tenderness

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...

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Oct 08, 2023
The Role of Truth in Long-lasting Marriages

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...

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Oct 07, 2023
The Unspoken Rules of Marriage

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...

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Oct 06, 2023
Are You Lying to Yourself? (open before answering)

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...

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Oct 06, 2023
Cultivating Your Marriage: Every Moment Matters

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...

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Oct 05, 2023
Finding Jesus in the Passover Story

Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching (Luke 22:1)At the heart of the Christian faith is a profound celebration that draws its roots from ancient traditions: the Passover. As Luke mentions in 22:1, it's the time wh...

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Oct 05, 2023
Words Like Swords: Navigating Marriage with Care

In the hustle and bustle of life, we sometimes forget an essential truth: our spouse isn't just our partner, but a real, living person with feelings (just like us!). We might get caught up, momentarily losing sight of this, leading us to say or do th...

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Oct 04, 2023