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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayEach Thursday I look forward to giving our God honor by remembering thankfulness. I have so many things to be thankful for this day. Laurel who has hosted Thankful Thursday for the past four weeks. I love you Laurel. Next Thursday, it will be my turn. It is the Thankful Thursday before Christmas. I can’t…
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A Christmas Speculation, Part One
Read more: A Christmas Speculation, Part OneDear Friends, I wrote this story last Christmas-a kind of pondering of what happened behind the scenes 2,000 years ago, the preparation of events mightier than we will ever completely understand. I pray it blesses you this Christmas season. Parts two and three will follow the next two Tuesdays. Praying and believing, Dineen “You can…
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Does Hair Matter in Marriage?
Read more: Does Hair Matter in Marriage?One thing I love about our 1Peter3Living group is our willingness to tackle sensitive issues in marriage. Today we are discussing a touchy subject to be sure. I thought I would share it here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. Does the length of a woman’s hair matter in marriage? Believe it or not, like it or…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayI love so much about this time of year. I delight in the little things. Christmas cards Sparkly ornaments Hot tea A good book Mistletoe Cold and star filled nights Nativity out front Christmas bandanas on the dogs Flannel PJ’s Blue outdoor lights on our house Laughter of Friends And… especially for a baby who…
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A Hubby Brag Fest
Read more: A Hubby Brag FestLet me tell you about my husband. He’s around six foot, salt and pepper hair, wears rectangular, black-rimmed glasses, and has a near genious IQ. (Yes, we are talking Mensa here.) He’s the kindest, most loving man I have ever met. I’ve always felt cherished in our marriage. He’s a great dad, provider, and all…
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Marriage Monday- What Makes a Marriage Christian?
Read more: Marriage Monday- What Makes a Marriage Christian?Want this button? Marriage Monday discusses marriage topics the first Monday every month at Chrysalis. Today’s question is: What makes a Marriage Christian? The short answer: Two Christians! As a believer in an unequally yoked marriage, this answer appears apparent. However, I know of many marriages where both spouses have professed their faith and yet…
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Parenting a Middle Schooler in an Unequally Yoked Marriage
Read more: Parenting a Middle Schooler in an Unequally Yoked MarriageOne of the interesting and challenging aspects of parenting in an unequally yoked marriage is education. As a Christian parent I would prefer to educate my child in a Christian school. I am unable to do so for two reasons. First, the expense. It is outside of our budget to send my daughter to a…
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A Final Word on Thankfulness
Read more: A Final Word on ThankfulnessI know, I know. You’re most likely tired of the subject by now. Thanksgiving is over. We’ve seen plenty of posts about it, but I want to bring one more dish to the table before it’s cleared. Thankfulness for our unbelieving spouses. Sometimes this is incredibly difficult, or nearly impossible, but I do believe it…
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Delight In the Lord
Read more: Delight In the LordPsalm 37:3-6 (New International Version) 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will…
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Expectations and Disappointments
Read more: Expectations and DisappointmentsAround this time of year I find I build up expectations. Expectations of myself and especially of others. Sometimes I recognize the expectations in my heart and there are times I don’t know they exist until they are unmet. These moments are when I find myself awash in disappointment. I tend to be a tab…
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What’s God Up to Now?
Read more: What’s God Up to Now?You’re not going to believe this. Or maybe you will. Saturday evening I heard a still soft voice. “Invite him to church.” I paused. Or should I say, I froze. “Huh? Lord, is that you?” “Invite him to church.” “But why? He’ll just say no. Or laugh at me.” “Invite him to church.” “Well, okay.…
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Sunday Smiles
Read more: Sunday SmilesAt Spiritually Unequal Marriage we explore many difficult and serious topics. We can feel overwhelmed with the seriousness of life because our struggles are sometimes enormous. Because of this fact, I want to share the joy of the Lord with you as well. Albert An old man was shopping with his grandson. The boy was…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayHebrews 4:16 (New International Version) 16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Exactly one week ago today, God set my feet on a path to reveal an area of disobedience in my life. I have…
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Growing Younger
Read more: Growing YoungerI’ve taken to daydreaming lately. In church as I sing during worship, I imagine my husband standing next to me, singing slightly out of key. As I read my Bible, I imagine him asking me about what I’m reading and a lively discussion ensues, both of us enrapt by the Word of God. I picture…
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A Letter to my Daughters
Read more: A Letter to my DaughtersSeveral months ago I received the following letter. It is beautiful, heartfelt and eloquent. I asked Kathleen Marie to share it with everyone here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. _____ I have had much concern of late regarding spouses for my children, especially my two daughters, as they are the oldest of the four, so I…
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Godly Submission- Marriage Monday
Read more: Godly Submission- Marriage Mondaye-Mom at Chrysalis is hosting Marriage Monday. Marriage is one of the greatest gifts God has given to people. It is a strange and marvelous mystery where two individuals join and become one. Ephesians 5:31-32 (New International Version) 31″For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayThis week I have been in awe of our Creator’s utter immensity. My research for a future post about the human body for Laced With Grace sent shivers across my skin today. The profound brilliance of our Lord pierces my soul. The human body so ordinary – so extraordinary. We are but bits of stardust,…
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He Just Doesn’t Get It!
Read more: He Just Doesn’t Get It!“Honey, please tell me you have noticed this.” I point to the water on the floor in the bathroom. “You are practically stepping in it.” He looks down, “Oh. Ya, I guess I did see that earlier.” It is at this point I can mentally blow a gasket. I don’t get it. How could he…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayThankful Thusday is an opportunity to give thanks to God for our spouses. Today, I am praising the Lord for my husband’s commitment to this ministry. Although my husband is not a believer, he allows me, no encourages me, to write about our lives. He said to me, “If our lives can help others, go…
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A Fine Linen Belt
Read more: A Fine Linen BeltIn Jeremiah 13, God tells Jeremiah to purchase a linen belt and tie it around his waist. Jeremiah does as God instructs him. Then God speaks a second time, telling Jeremiah to bury the belt in a crevice. Many days later, Jeremiah unearths the belt at God’s direction and finds it ruined and completely useless.…
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Engaged to an unbeliever?
Read more: Engaged to an unbeliever?Over the past year I have spoken with women who are engaged or dating a man who is not a Christian. I want to leave these words for you today. A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her. God’s word has much…
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Sanctuary
Read more: SanctuaryLord, prepare me To be a sanctuary Pure and holy Tried and true With thanksgiving I’ll a be a living Sanctuary For You. The first time I ever went on a youth trip was as a youth counselor. I’m sure I learned more that year than the teens I worked with. (I was green beyond…
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Sunday Smiles
Read more: Sunday SmilesAt Spiritually Unequal Marriage we explore many difficult and serious topics. We can feel overwhelmed with the seriousness of life because our struggles are sometimes enormous. Because of this fact, I want to share the joy of the Lord with you as well. Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us…