Jan 31
God created a marvelous being when he created woman. Men who stay frustrated with “complicated women,” often miss the beauty of the mystery and depth of women. God gave so much to this world when he created the feminine heart. At the core of a woman’s soul is the desire to be loved, long for, …
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Jan 08
As you likely know we have recently moved into our new home. The inside is mostly settled, but the outside has still be filled with trash from the construction. Boards, siding, bricks, cardboard, and paint cans littered the yard. Add on top of this all of the outdoor items from our old house like a …
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Jul 01
I don’t like mushrooms, while my wife loves mushrooms. To me all mushrooms are bad and avoid my mouth. But did you know that many mushrooms are poisonous? A couple of types can even cause certain death. The death sounded awful and excruciating too! So not all mushrooms are the same. If you were to …
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Jun 11
I got a date last night with my bride of 15 years before I spoke at a church in Paducah, Kentucky. The kids wanted to attend 7 Oaks so Amanda and I went over early and ate out together. We were enjoying our salad when our young waitress made this comment: “I really appreciate you …
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Feb 11
Most surveys done on marital happiness indicate a sharp decline after kids come along. But this is not always the case and doesn’t have to be! While kids bring lots of challenges, they are also an incredible blessing. I have four children; all 10 and below. We are in zone coverage and still can’t …
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Jan 06
What is it with socks in the laundry? They go in a pair and come out a single! With 12 feet in our household we have lots of socks. The concept seems pretty simple though. You put the dirty socks in the laundry and clean socks come out in the dryer. Somehow it seems only …
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Dec 03
Being a preacher some of the most difficult conversations revolve around people and their marriage situations. Marriage and divorce issues are not just doctrinal discussions, but they are heart and soul issues. They touch our most personal and intimate areas.. The hurt and grief experienced by a divorce is possibly paramount to the death of …
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Oct 30
If your wife wrote a journal or spoke about your love and service to her, what would she say? Leo Tolstoy, the great Russian writer, tried to follow the teachings of Jesus, especially the Sermon on the Mount. Yet, he failed miserably to live out what he preached. His marriage was certainly not what God …
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Oct 08
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Light Network which produces a number of great podcasts providing solid Bible teaching and encouragement is seeking to bring awareness to this topic in the church. They have several podcasts on the topic this month and are coordinating a blog hop. They are asking various writers to contribute posts …
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Sep 28
The call comes just as Sue was leaving her classroom for the day. It is stranger she doesn’t recognize. She could hear the tension in his voice as he said, “I think your husband, Ted, is having an affair with my wife.” This begins a terrible nightmare that will spiral …
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