There comes a point in a serious relationship when a decision is made about the couple’s future. Marriage and kids may be discussed, ring sizes can be exchanged, and sometimes a couple browses a jewelry store or two. Sometime shorty after that conversation happens, it appears that everyone else in the world somehow senses the…
A couple that prays together, stays together. Who hasn’t heard of that phrase? I’m sure you’ve also heard it said many other ways, but for the purpose of this article–I’m sticking to the issue of prayer! Before my husband and I got married, we chose 1 Peter 4:12-13 as our wedding verse. I know it’s not…
Have you ever wondered exactly what the Apostle Paul meant when he talked about serving one another in the context of marriage? If you recall, he argued that the husband is to be the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. People often stop reading after the first half of that…
Have you ever gone to the beach, waded in the water up to your knees and then been toppled over by an unruly wave? Sometimes being confronted with a truth can feel like that. For me, that wave came in the form of Micah 6:8: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what…
Saturday morning, I sat down to do my Bible reading and quiet time. I cracked my journal’s spine and jotted down a few lines of prayer, Lord, please open your word to me this morning. Speak personally and give me insight into my life and your will for me. Give me wisdom.” Cruising through the…
