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Excuse me, but I just gotta be me
I refuse to answer for anybody else because it is a full-time job trying to answer for myself. I must confess, though, I sometimes cannot give a good answer for myself. I can give an answer, but not a...
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It’s Good Friday, but Sunday’s a comin’
For those who follow the church calendar Good Friday is a special day, one of the high religious days among many Christians. Personally, I think it is a good one to remember and celebrate. Overall,...
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What To Do When Your Marriage Is No Longer A Happy One
When you first met your husband (or wife), you were most probably crazy about each other. You would spend all your time together, dream about the future, and talk about what you would do when you were...
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I love you and Thank you
At my mom’s house with my aunt, I asked for a little help as I struggled with writer’s block. Here’s the conversation: “Either of you have any ideas of what I should write about for my next...
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Why Your Marriage Matters
I’ve entitled my blog When Marriage Matters for a couple of reasons: It sounds good 5 people agreed with me that it sounds good It really does matter. It is succinct I forgot this reason already (and...
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Wanting a Fire by Night and a Cloud by Day
I have been reading in Numbers lately. Yeah, not straight through My bible reading plan gives you about four chapters at a times and jumps around quite a bit. So, one day I’m in Psalms, next in the...
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Busyness is not Next to Godliness
I’ve been hearing people say over and over, “I’m too busy” “We wish we could, but we’ve got something going on”. I wonder, why are we Americans SO busy? What’s the point, really? Going at breakneck...
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The High Cost Of Speaking Your Mind
One thing I have learned throughout my life is sometimes speaking your mind only gets a piece of somebody else’s mind – and not the good piece. The old saying goes that you can’t teach an old dog new...
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Running the Race
I was out riding my bike this morning. The trail was particularly busy for a Saturday. After going a little ways I saw a water station. That’s when I noticed a bunch of runners with numbers on them....
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My Advice: Twice Is Just As Nice
Nothing is more important to a blissful marriage than finding a point of agreement. Every veteran husband knows if he wants to change his wife’s mind about anything, just agree with her. It is amazing...
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Some Thoughts on Power, Prayer, and Pleasing
I’ve been reading in 2 Chronicles lately, through my daily bible reading plan. It always amazes me amidst all the wars and violence of the Old Testament there are verses tucked away that speak to me....
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What Kind of Farmer Are You?
I have been seeing too many couples lately, who have been married 25+ years, and who are ready to divorce. The problems have been there for a long, long time. They are reaping what they have knowing...
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Gideon: Lessons in Trust from an Unlikely Hero
“God calls us for the person we will become, not necessarily the person we are right now.” — Lisa Bevere, Women of Faith speaker The Israelites had “done evil in the sight of the Lord,” and had turned...
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10 Seconds to Say Yes to God
I recently read a book entitled, “The 10-Second Rule: Following Jesus Made Simple” by Clare De Graaf. A great book which I highly recommend. It’s basic premise is just like the title: just do the...
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Going For The Gold
I have been re-watching a little of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. Last night the figure skating couples were on and I thought, “Isn’t marriage a bit like this?” Think about it. You are both skaters,...
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Loving Your Unlovable Spouse
Now there’s a catchy title, huh? I’m sure no one has an unlovable spouse now, do they? Well, hopefully not, right? Because this is where the rubber meets the road in marriage: learning to give love,...
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When to Say “I’m Sorry”
I was listening to my favorite oldie station again and the song, “Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?” by Anne Murray came on. I sang along. Right after that song came, “I’m sorry” by...
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The Family Dinner
I’ve spoken to a number of people and I am surprised to hear, all too often, that they “don’t sit down for dinner as a family”. Why, I ask. “we’re too busy, ya know, Joey has basketball and Susie has...
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Mammograms and Marriage
Now there’s a snappy title! Seriously, I thought of this while at the doctor’s office this morning. I was getting my annual mammogram. Now, say “Ouch” all together with me ladies! Yes, it hurt as...
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Too Little Too Late?
I was thinking about my previous post about perseverance in marriage. I was pondering a situation where a husband has neglected his wife, and now she is done with him. She’s endured him telling her how...
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