“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.” (2 Corinthians 7:10 NKJV) Real, lasting changes in our lives usually begin with some sort of stimulant. There may be an event that occurred, a conversation, or certain consequences that will either challenge or inspire … Read more
“Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33 NKJV) “I love me some me!” – Terrell Owens How do you feel about yourself, as a person? Do you like yourself? Many of us are loving and … Read more
“For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” (Ephesians 5:31 NKJV) Back in the 70’s and 80’s I use to watch a Saturday morning cartoon called “The Super Friends”. It featured DC Comics characters like Superman, Batman, and Aquaman … Read more
Guest Blogger: My wife, Melissa Manuel I was inspired! My husband began his post with “So what exactly is a husband?” So, naturally I must begin with “So what exactly is a wife? Although I am learning more each day, I will share my thoughts. Today, our society is inundated with commercialism that portrays the wife’s … Read more
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and … Read more
The mineral pyrite looks a lot like gold. It’s almost the same color and it’s metallic in appearance. It has been given the nickname “Fool’s Gold” indicating if you’re digging for gold and find pyrite, you could be fooled into thinking you’re rich when you’re not. “Fool’s Gold” just doesn’t have the same value or … Read more
“And the Lord God said, It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” (Genesis 2:18 NKJV) Genesis 2:18-23 tells the story of the world’s first date. Here it is in a nutshell: 1. God determines it’s not good for Adam to be alone … Read more
“Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.” (1 Corinthians 7:1 NKJV) “but if they cannot exercise self-control, let them marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion.” (1 Corinthians 7:9 NKJV) We live in … Read more
“Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.” (1 Corinthians 7:5 NKJV) Early in our marriage, I wasn’t completely “in” our marriage. My body was … Read more
“Do not deprive one another except with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again so that Satan does not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.” (1 Corinthians 7:5 NKJV) If we take Paul’s advice in this passage of scripture, then our attention should … Read more