The scripture phrase, “Wars and rumors of wars” keeps going through our thoughts. There have been so many battles raging recently on so many fronts, and now even more so with all that is going on in many parts of the world, especially in Ukraine. All of this breaks our Read More…
Are you looking for things to do together as a married couple this summer? Why not try walking together? You may not think that sounds like much fun; but try it anyway. You may find that you enjoy it more than you initially think you would. We have. It’s a Read More…
Recently, we celebrated our anniversary. It was a GREAT day for us. But we also know that anniversaries can be a very painful day for many others who are struggling in their marriages. How our hearts grieve for those who are crying tears to God for their marriages! We wish, Read More…
Are you separated from your spouse? Does reconciliation look hopeless? Perhaps you’re even divorced. If so, there’s no doubt that can make marriage restoration look impossible. But God specializes in turning the impossible upside down. He isn’t bound by human restraints. That’s why fighting divorce with prayer should be your Read More…
Are you looking for something hopeful to cling to as you close out this year and enter into the New Year? You may even need hopeful prayer starters to lift up to God. Actually—us too! Life hasn’t been easy for us in 2020. But all in all, we can testify Read More…
It’s been a tough year on many levels for Steve and me. But praise God, we have not lost hope. And truly, that is a miracle in itself! I don’t know if that’s where you are in your life at this time. Maybe it’s been an easier year for you. Read More…
These are prayerful times, no doubt. Marriages, and people in general, all over the world have been horribly affected, and in some cases infected, by the Corona Virus. It’s a worldwide pandemic. And no one can predict when it will die off. For that reason alone, these are uncertain times, Read More…
Are you feeling defeated in your life? Give yourself over to God today. Are you feeling defeated in your marriage? Give it over to God today. Does it look impossible? Give it over to God today. We have had to do this so many times in our marriage. When we Read More…
We’ve been married for close to five decades. And for most of our marriage we have been dedicated Bible-believing, Bible-LIVING Christians. So you would think that we would not “forget” to pray first (rather than later) when we should. But sadly, sometimes we do. Oh, we usually remember to pray Read More…
The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” In verse 7, it then gives us a promise if we do that: “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your Read More…
