Long term, happy marriages keep the romance alive. Others often say of these couples that they act like teenagers when they are together. You can see the love in their eyes. Before I list a few suggestions about keeping romance alive I ask you to think, to remember something about your own relationship. Do you … Continue reading Marriage Monday: Romance Lives
Grace for the Lost a Video Post
I created this from a PowerPoint sermon from Luke 15. This is a 2:30 minute version of that sermon. The music is Amazing Grace performed by the Harding University Chorus. I used Corel VideoStudio Pro x5 to produce this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBy9EVFGxi4
As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
A farmer claimed that he taught his ol' mule to respond to gentle commands. Townsfolk and neighbors thought this was a stretch but they knew the farmer to be an honest man. They also knew that mules were stubborn, cantankerous, hard to train, but hard workers once you got them moving. Most of the time … Continue reading As Stubborn as an Ol’ Mule
Time is Important
Almost every parenting blog, book, sermon, lecture, and pamphlet have at least one mention concerning the importance of spending time with your children. Yet, I find that all the recommendations are like the dietary requirements I am supposed to follow. If I really drank all the water I am supposed to, consumed the correct number … Continue reading Time is Important
Solving Problems in Marriage
Conflict. Conflict is a part of marriage. Conflict is natural and will happen. Couples that think they will never argue are in for great disappointment. What is more important that whether we have conflict or not is how we resolve conflict when it arises. Below are six (6) steps that help married couples move toward resolution: … Continue reading Solving Problems in Marriage
Too Proud or Not Proud Enough?
Years ago I heard a Hip-Hop (Rap) artist being interviewed about what some call "The Seven Deadly Sins." When the discussion came to pride, his reply was "Pride? I don't think that is really a sin. We have to have pride." Elizabeth Bennett replies to Miss Charlotte Lucas about Mr. Darcy, " . . . … Continue reading Too Proud or Not Proud Enough?
Children and Parental Morality
A simple post this morning that should be a simple reminder. This is a basic observable phenomenon of child rearing. Prepare to be astonished at the wisdom, scope, and power of the following statement: Children will not rise far above the morality level of their parents. There it is! Here is what it means: If parents watch … Continue reading Children and Parental Morality
Dealing with Conflict
Last week, we wrote about the inevitability of conflict in marriage. If conflict is two objects or people trying to occupy the same space at the same time, then marriage is conflict. Since conflict is a part of our marriage relationship, how can we best handle conflict? Learn to Adapt. To adapt is the ability to change your own behavior … Continue reading Dealing with Conflict
Folly: Final Fixing of the Foolish Fugitive
Searching through an old file of some of bulletin articles and devotionals of the past I came across this one by WO Taylor (circa 1997). Enjoy! - Scott "The Final Fixing of the Foolish Fugitive": "Feeling footloose, fancy-free, and frisky, this feather-brained fellow finagled his fond father into forking over his fortune. Forthwith, he fled … Continue reading Folly: Final Fixing of the Foolish Fugitive
Comfort from God’s Word
Today I have a guest blogger - The Holy Spirit. These are God's words without editing. I am simply letting God speak words of comfort to you today: God’s Word of Comfort Gen 16:13 - So she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are a God of seeing," for she … Continue reading Comfort from God’s Word
Driving Thought 