Traditionally, Valentine's Day is another day for Jeffrey to spoil me. There's always something new that I'm looking at and he likes to find a way to get it for me. Then of course we have flowers, chocolates and a dinner out. It's always an event for us. This year, there are a couple things …
Finding Strength Through Adversity
Adversity. Mmm there's a word for ya. When I think of adversity I think of troubled marriages, lost jobs, lost homes, lost loved ones. There's so much more. The tough part is finding strength through adversity. The Story of Joseph Ive been reading through the Old and New Testament at the same time. …
How To Avoid Temptation
Truth be told ... You can't avoid temptation. "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion look for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 You can however, be prepared for it. Be ready. "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not …
Why Do We Fight – How To Stop
Ever wonder why you and your spouse fight? The relationship started out so beautiful, loving and fun. Then marriage, kids and bills became the norm. Somewhere in the mix you've added wedges and now you're just stuck in a rut of constant spinning and fighting. What happened? Who's To Blame We want to place blame. …
All Things Made New
Well the New Year is here. 2016 will hold great new things for us. God's Word says so. In fact, each new day, will hold new things for us. We hope and pray they are good new things, but often the new isn't that good. It seems that 2015 held a lot of pain and …
Joy Is A Fruit of the Holy Spirit
As I lay awake tonight, I began to pray hoping my single focused mind would drift off to sleep again, despite my being uncomfortable. The fruits of the Spirit began to run through my head. "Love, Joy, Peace ... Joy ... Joy? Oh ya! Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. I forgot about …
