We often cling to wrongs done against us. Strangely, playing the victim offers a peculiar comfort. However, this very act erodes our self-worth and paves the way for further hurt.When faced with an offense, especially from someone close like a spouse...

There's a saying: sex starts in the kitchen. Paired with the idea that men are quick like microwaves, while women simmer like crockpots, it paints a vivid picture of how couples approach intimacy.What these sayings suggest is insightful for husbands:...

I was at my local coffee shop recently taking a moment to decide between half & half and whole milk. But it wasn’t just a choice about coffee—it sparked a reflection about marriage.Those two options represent marital mindsets.Some enter marriage...

(Originally published on 6/13/23)I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11)Memorizing Scripture is not just a cognitive activity, but a spiritual discipline that allows us to immerse ourselves in the very wor...

Many couples fall into the trap of thinking that sharing their marital disputes on social media is therapeutic or justifiable. However, this is a risky path to take. Once you put something out there on the internet, it's essentially there forever, ev...

(Originally published on 7/10/23)Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. / Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)In times of trials and challenges, it is natural for us to feel overwhelmed, discouraged, and even abandoned. Our...

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(Originally published on 5/21/23)Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. (Romans 12:14, ESV) In this verse, the apostle Paul encourages us to respond to persecution with a surprising and counterintuitive attitude. Instead of...

(Originally published on 4/7/23)But the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times/" (Luke 22:61)The look that Jesus gave Peter i...

(Originally published on 3/6/23)For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of (Colossians 1:13-14)Dear ,Take some time to reflect on the forgive...