May 15
Wedding plans have taken over our home. My sister-in-law, Ashley, who has lived with us since February, is getting married on June 1st. We are excited for her. Wedding dress shopping was a real challenge for Ashley and her mom. They struggled to fine a dress that fit their modesty requirements. Eventually they did find …
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Apr 09
One of the purposes of marriage is to humble us. Most couples go into marriage not understanding why everyone thinks it is hard. They are the “real” love story and it will not be hard for them. Usually the first few months adjust this mentality. Successful couples are humbled in their pride, selfishness, and stubbornness. …
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Mar 17
A carpenter was telling me yesterday about his current project of installing a fence. This is not an ordinary fence but a fence that is built to separate neighbors who have battled in court.. As a part of the settlement the judge would not allow the man to construct a fence out of block or …
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Feb 20
In the last post, I wrote about the delusion of pride. The main point was that pride distorts our thinking and our actions. We can easily spot pride in others, but are oblivious to it in our own lives. God’s answer to the problem of pride is humility (see James 4:6-10). The challenge is gaining …
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Feb 19
John Wilkes Booth thought he would be a great hero. He boasted before his deed of killing Abraham Lincoln, “When I leave the stage I will be the most talked about man in America.” He imagined riches and glory coming his way because of his deed. He saw his name going down in history as …
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