“So Jesus said, ‘When you have lifted up the Son of Man on the cross, then you will understand that I Am He. I do nothing on My own but say only what the Father taught Me. And the one who sent Me is with Me – He has not deserted Me. For I alwaysContinue reading “When God Is Pleased”
Tag Archives: Marriage
The Value of Pain
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4 NLT) Why do you think God allows things on earth that will not be allowed in Heaven? Sin certainly will be exempted from heaven and it’sContinue reading “The Value of Pain”
Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)
“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. God decided inContinue reading “Inoculation or Transformation? (Part 2)”
How Good Are You at Listening to Your Spouse? (Part I)
*This 2-part series by Janel Breitenstein (Family Life) is well worth the read. If you’ve ever had communication issues (like with your spouse, co-worker, family member, neighbor, other) these articles are for you (and me, of course) Prepare to take notes. Blessings, Ed 😊 Anyone else feel like listening is a dying art form? WeContinue reading “How Good Are You at Listening to Your Spouse? (Part I)”
Marriage and the Gospel
“Jesus replied, ‘Marriage is for people here on earth. But in the age to come, those worthy of being raised from the dead will neither marry nor be given in marriage.’” (Luke 20:34 NLT) There are things about marriage that are wonderful, enjoyable, and endearing, but there are parts of marriage that are hard, discouraging,Continue reading “Marriage and the Gospel”
Marriage Bleeders
“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11 ESV) *Please read these powerful words of Janel Breitenstein (Family Life). Her words stimulate my mind and force me to consider her words are coming from the Lord Himself. Please read carefully and thoughtfully. Blessings, Ed 😊Continue reading “Marriage Bleeders”
Distractions
“I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.” (1 Corinthians 7:35 NLT) What distracts you? When you’re trying to focus on reading or studying God’s Word what is the “something else”Continue reading “Distractions”
When Two Become One
“’At last!’ the man exclaimed. ‘This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called “woman,” because she was taken from “man.” This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” (Genesis 2:23-24 NLT) WhatContinue reading “When Two Become One”
A Moving Story
“For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up His life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.” (Ephesians 5:25-26 NLT) *Let me be clear. You don’t have to love Jesus to love your spouse or family, but if youContinue reading “A Moving Story”
First Class or Coach?
“Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.” (2 Thessalonians 1:3 NLT) Though I’ve never purchased a First-Class ticket to fly, because my daughter’s jobs have taken her all over the world, she has accumulated a lot ofContinue reading “First Class or Coach?”
Walking With Jesus 