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I have talked to several people whose parents, from the day they were born, conveyed the message they were unwanted. Some parents had wanted a girl and didn’t know what to do with a boy. Some got pregnant by “accident” and felt immediate resentment toward their little one. The feeling of being unwan…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if, especially this Christmas season, we could take God at His Word and believe, absolutely believe, that He loves us? Despite of all we’ve done?…

Free Marriage Advice: If you are looking to your spouse to prove that you are lovable, you are looking to the wrong person. When we look to humans to fill a God-shaped hole, we will always be disappointed. Humans were never intended to “fix” us. Only God can satisfy the deepest longings in our souls. … Continue reading "Not the role of a spouse"…

We are God‘s representative here on earth, showing others who God is through the work that He has done in our lives. We are his hands and feet to the nations. God wants everybody to know how much He loves them and cares for them. Romans 5:8 says, “ But God showed His great love for us by sending C…

What would it take for you to believe in such an incredible concept that the Creator of all things loved you? What proof would you need? How about Romans 5:8 (ESV): “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”? Other translations use “demonstrates” and “proves” in place of “shows.” Did you catch the best part of this verse? Jesus died for you – before you even knew you needed a Savior (One Who delivers you from evil, including sin). He loves you so profoundly that He would do anything to prove (demonstrate) His love for you.…

As we allow God to continue His work in us, we’ll become people of integrity and enjoy the benefits of a good reputation. And with humble and grateful hearts, we’ll be less likely to point fingers on social media – and more likely to pray for those who are stumbling.…

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. -Romans 5:8, NLT Am I getting a good deal in this marriage? This sort of thinking is a hallmark of a cheater, IMO. It leads to all sorts of “justifying” and nefarious behavior. The score … Continue reading ““Deal” Calculations by Cheaters”…

I don’t know about you, but my email box has been running over with holiday “stuff.” So I’ve been quiet lately to give you a break! But I did want to share what I’m posting over at Proverbs 31 Ministries today. I pray it will be a reminder to be thankful for your “But God” story. Much love, Read more……

My son is in kindergarten and he is just starting to experience the love/hate relationship with learning. He puts so much pressure on himself to get his schoolwork right, and yesterday broke down crying because he couldn’t remember how to spell a word.…

But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. -Romans 5:8, NLT Am I getting a good deal in this marriage? This sort of thinking is a hallmark of a cheater, IMO. It leads to all sorts of “justifying” and nefarious behavior. The score … Continue reading “Cheaters calculating “the deal””…