The narrative describes a father's dedication to guarding his daughter's heart until her wedding, symbolized by a locket containing scripture about love. He entrusts this responsibility to the groom, emphasizing the importance of love and value each person should feel from God and others. The story highlights trust in divine love and personal worth.
What is that to you?
What is that to you provides a personal revelation on improving their marriage. After blaming her husband for their divorce, the author later found that transforming her attitude and perspective through prayer had a significant impact on their marriage. Referencing biblical passages, she encourages self-reflection and understanding before attributing blame and seeking change in one's spouse, emphasizing that personal growth can lead to a healthier relationship.
Fight my Battles
Moses answered, “Don't be afraid! Stand your ground, and you will see what the Lord will do to save you today; you will never see these Egyptians again. The Lord will fight for you, and all you have to do is keep still.” Exodus 14:13-14 Learning that I can let the Lord fight my battles has been a process. I... Continue Reading →
Run to God
The pitter patter of little fit broke up the quiet sanctuary, pounding above the praise and worship music playing from the sound system. At first, I was a little distracted by it; I wanted to complain, reminded of the many times my husband disrupted my prayer. The children were not being loud. They were just... Continue Reading →
It Is Already Happening
“But the Lord says, “Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. Watch for the new thing I am going to do. It is happening already—you can see it now! I will make a road through the wilderness and give you streams of water there.” Isaiah 43:18-19 ... Continue Reading →
Fully Formed in Love
Fully Formed in Love reflects on the trials of her relationship and past transgressions that have impacted her marriage. Her realizations focus on selfishness and inconsideration that led to affairs and even list her divorce filings hurting her partner. After soul-searching, she acknowledges her immaturity, lack of commitment, and the pain she caused. She is thankful for her husband's steadfastness, attributing it to divine love, and resolves to appreciate him more in the future.
Marriage Takes Work
Today I kept pondering the word honor or respect. I told God that because today is our 23rd anniversary, I wanted to make a special point to show honor and respect to my husband. We have been together the better part of the last thirty-one years. We are a testimony to God’s grace and mercy... Continue Reading →
Faithfulness
Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you.Tie them around your neck;write them on the tablet of your heart.Then you will find favor and high regardwith God and people. Proverbs 3:3-4 Today is the anniversary of my first marriage. I'm grateful for God's mercy and grace for after my spouse turned to drugs, even though I... Continue Reading →
Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 3:3-4 Today is the anniversary of my first marriage. I am grateful for God’s mercy and grace.... Continue Reading →
Managing Well
“He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church?” 1 Timothy 3:4-5 This is one of those passages is easy to skip over because it refers to official leaders in the... Continue Reading →
