This fourth post concerning staying married is short and to the point:  If you want a life-long lasting marriage, you Must Commit to Your Marriage as Permanent!  Jesus' statement on marriage in Matt 19:9-12 makes marriage sound very permanent, And I say to you: whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits … Continue reading Commit to Staying Married

Learning to Express Affection and Appreciation. Couples who want to make their marriages survive will strive to interject life into their relationship. They remain involved in each other’s lives. They are the best of friends and communicate regularly. One major purpose of marriage according to Gen 2:18-22 is because man (Adam) by himself was lonely, … Continue reading Staying Married: Appreciation

There was a young minister who was about to perform his first wedding ceremony. He asked the advice of an older preacher, "What if I get nervous and forget what I am supposed to say.". The older preacher tried to reassure the young man and encouraged him to put notes in his Bible. Then added, … Continue reading Staying Married: Did you know?

A number of years ago I read a report about two weddings on the same day in India.  The brides wore traditional long veils and were hardly able to see, much less be seen behind the veil.  It was only when both ceremonies were over that each couple discovered they married the opposite’s intended (prearranged) … Continue reading Staying Married

“Closer to Thee, near to Thy side, Closer dear Lord, I would abide; Hold me in Thy embrace, ‘neath every smile of grace, Grant me, Thy child a place Closer to Thee.” Those lyrics by Austin Taylor from 1911 are some of the most meaningful to me. The reflect the heart of a seeker. They remind … Continue reading Closer to the Savior

Today is a great day. First because, this is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. (cf. Psa 118:24). Also because it is Thursday. A few months ago a group of men from Central Church of Christ decided to get together on Thursday mornings for coffee, fellowship, and … Continue reading Today is a Great Day

I am not a runner, I have friends who are. I used to run up and down a basketball court and for a while I ran bleachers to keep in shape. A while back an orthopedic doctor told me that that is no longer a good idea. I am supposed to keep stick to mostly … Continue reading What is in the Way?

  The day was Friday, I had driven to the Credit Union to deposit a check and transfer some funds and was on the way back to my study. I do not know any of the people involved in this story, I am merely a witness. I was three cars back from the traffic light … Continue reading Daily Compassion

Today, I just share an article from a non-religious group about a danger in our world. Something I have avoided for personal reasons. https://www.afp.com/en/news/23/zero-tolerance-no-safe-level-alcohol-study-says-doc-18j2nt1 Scott

In Western Civilization, specifically the United States, we live in an age of consumerism. Take a walk down a grocery aisle and look at the choices we have. Let's just start with tomatoes. You have a choice between grape, cherry, Roma, Heirloom, Big Boys and more, then with each of the varieties you have vine-ripened, … Continue reading Too Many Choices