Truth is a rare commodity in our world. It is so much easier to shade the truth or out-right lie when we want to get something. But are the costs worth it? Truth and Marriage We know that in many marriages, truth is sacrificed to maintain peace and...
In marriage, believing a lie can lead to some very crazy thoughts. One that I had about my spouse, was this. “Lou Ann is my Enemy” I kept having this thought despite knowing we are on the same team and that she wants the best for me. I realized this...
I hate weeds. Especially “johnson grass”. It is officially considered one of the 10 worst weeds in the world. And it grew in my parent’s yard. Which meant I was always battling it… I learned that mowing it didn’t kill it. Pulling it...
The lies we believe about God and ourselves are everywhere. And they have a powerful influence on our marriage relationship. Jesus warned us that our enemy “is a liar and the father of lies”. Satan always lies and it is his greatest tool to hinder...
For 30 years, I was controlled by my sinful anger. An anger that was continually expressed in my marriage toward Lou Ann. Sure, I realized I had a problem with anger, but wasn’t ready to own my part in it. Being the logical type, I decided that others were the...
Recently I was reminded of the popular quote from Gary Thomas. What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? I love this quote. It catches my attention. It points out God’s working in our marriage. But like many things repeated over...
