Marriage - "It's a living thing!" Marriage goes through changes as your relationship with your spouse grows. Some of these changes come naturally as you mature and as you go through the developmental process of living. Couples who are entering marriage and married couples should realize there will be changes and that these changes will … Continue reading Stages of Marriage
The Power of Jesus’ Resurrection
The power of the resurrection of Jesus in the words of the Apostle Paul Rom 6:3-6, “Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from … Continue reading The Power of Jesus’ Resurrection
Busy?
The Busy Life of Jesus: (A.K.A. Doesn’t God know that I am busy?) We have created work cultures which are pushing people beyond their limits. When we look at our schedules, we doubt anyone is as busy as we are. To be completely honest, everyone else has it easy compared to me. Our calendars are … Continue reading Busy?
Put Off and Put On for Marriage
Talking to Christians in Colossae, the Apostle Paul encourages them to change their ways. He reminds them that now that they are different. "But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with … Continue reading Put Off and Put On for Marriage
Three Needs your Family has
A "mini" blog for Tuesday morning: Every family has three needs: Love Commitment Togetherness What are you doing to fulfill these needs in your family? - Scott
Bible in Schools
This week I had a second opportunity to teach an Enrichment class at a local Jr. High School. The 8th Grade boys and girls split into gender groups for a separate curriculum during one educational block. The boy's teacher is using this time to connect the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian religions. This all falls under … Continue reading Bible in Schools
Right Reasons
Last Thursday I wrote about the Wrong Reasons to Marry. Someone sent a message asking if I would write about reasons why to marry, and of course I said I would. Honestly, that was my plan all along. What are good, wholesome, right reasons to choose to marry? This post is not about finding the … Continue reading Right Reasons
An Invitation
Be our guest at Parrish Church of Christ this Sunday. Come see what all this is about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3KublEQ2uE - Scott
Wrong Reasons
Motivations, reasons, excuses . . . call them what you want, but sometimes our rationale misguides us. This is true about many areas of life. We are quite adept at convincing ourselves that any given action is what we should do, even when that action may not be the best course. This is also true … Continue reading Wrong Reasons
Nothing Like a Little Humor
I recently came across the following puns and, well, those that know me know, I have to share . . . I once tried to catch some Fog . . . but I mist. When chemists die, they barium. I avoid jokes about German sausage . . . they are the wurst. A soldier who … Continue reading Nothing Like a Little Humor