Marriage is hard work. In order for marriage to really work, God MUST be at the center of the relationship. We are unable to know how to love our spouse unconditionally, unless we have God's love and know of His love. There will be ups and downs in marriage. After 22 years of marriage, I have seen both sides. When the storms clouds enter into your marriage, keep God as your "spiritual umbrella". He will not allow your marriage to get "wash out".

Show appreciation for your spouse daily.… Continue

The Union of Communication, Commitment and Christ







Commitment – the pledging, engaging, or entrusting oneself to another in a permanent decision or union between one man and one woman, broken only by death – love cannot operate properly without sacrifice…



God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16



In a marriage commitment, men are instructed to love… Continue

Ephesians was written around 60 A.D. by the Apostle Paul while imprisoned for his faith. It was address to the people who lived in Ephesus & was a letter of encouragement to a group, rather than one person. The last part of Ephesians focuses more on the church & how it can function best.







vs. 10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,…"



This is a call to Christians (my brethren) to stand firm against the devil. Paul stated "Finally." We can only… Continue

Woman, the Gift from God to Man







Everything that God made, He made it to be a giver as Himself. The sun gives, light and heat, the flowers give off a sweet fragrant in the air, bees give honey, and the clouds give shade and rain.



When God created man in His image, He made a man that was not able to give anything since he had no one to give to. God insisted that it is not good for man to be alone; God made a helper that would be suitable or proper for him… Continue

Wearing the Whole Armor of God in Marriage



(Being Fully Dressed and Armed for War)







Marriages are under attack inundated by a spiritual battle perpetrated by the evil one himself, Satan, the father of lies and deception. In His Infinite Wisdom, God instructed us through the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Ephesians where he said, "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to… Continue

There are thirty books in the Bible in this paragraph. Can you find them? This is a most remarkable puzzle. It was found by a gentleman in an airplane seat pocket, on a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu, keeping him occupied for hours. He enjoyed it so much; he passed it on to some friends. One friend from Illinois worked on this while fishing from his john boat. Another friend studied it while playing his banjo. Elaine Taylor, a columnist friend, was so intrigued by it she mentioned it in… Continue

Marriage – The First Ministry







Statistics reveal that about 45 – 50 percent of all marriages will eventually end in divorce. These numbers are staggering to say the least. These numbers include Christian marriages as well.



Why are these numbers so high? The answer: marriages have stopped being a priority in the lives of many busy couples.



Work, children, and social activities have been substituted for the number one ministry between a man and a woman… Continue