In the midst of our hectic lives, let's draw inspiration from Mary's intentional choice to sit at Jesus' feet, soaking in His teachings with a heart hungry for wisdom. In Luke 10:38-42 (ESV), Jesus commends Mary's decision, emphasizing that her choic...

The five love languages, by Gary Chapman, have been discussed, dissected, preached on, and explored in workshops numerous times over many years. And guess what? We still neglect to speak our spouse’s love language from time to time.My thought is that...

This week we have been talking about anxiety that’s camouflaged as a distraction. Once we recognize what is distracting us, it's crucial to intentionally look away to (fix our gaze) on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Martha's way of bei...

I ended yesterday's devotion by encouraging you to look to see which disguise your anxiety was wearing. This requires openness to God's redirection and correction.Think back to Martha's complaint about it not being fair that she was doing everything...

One of the emotions synonymous with this time of year is anxiety.The holidays are approaching. Family will gather. The awareness of fractured relationships and those we love will be accentuated.The anxiety that surrounds you may creep into your marri...

In yesterday's sermon, I asserted that this time of year is stressful and amplifies the anxiety that already exists around us.I got some proof of that last night in the checkout counter. Here's a snippet of a conversation I overheard from someone tal...

patience /pā′shəns/The capacity, quality, or face of being patient.patient /pā′shənt/Bearing or enduring pain, difficulty, provocation, or annoyance with calmnessThere is no secret formula nor magic bullet to making your marriage work. However, there...

Does your marriage ever match this road?Foggy, hilly, and curvy?If you said yes, take heart.The fog doesn't last forever, you'll eventually get to flat land, and the road will straighten up.BUT, you have to keep going.❤️ Sharing is Caring. Know...

While we were still weak, at the right moment, Christ died for ungodly people. It isn’t often that someone will die for a righteous person, though maybe someone might dare to die for a good person. But God shows his love for us, because while we wer...

Last night I challenged a family member to surprise her husband. In other words, to do the opposite of whatever he's come to expect her to do (or not do). Even if it's just one time.I want to pass the same challenge onto you. You spouse knows you pre...