-
When They Are Stinkin’ Mean
Read more: When They Are Stinkin’ Mean“I try to read the Bible….but it doesn't sink in….I read it and I don't "get it"…..I read it and I don't hear what other people hear….so I give up. I give up because I doubt….I give up because my husband is so stinkin mean about "religion"…..” Over the past few posts I have been…
-
Weekend Devo – Overcoming Our Thoughts is Like Brewing Tea
Read more: Weekend Devo – Overcoming Our Thoughts is Like Brewing TeaThe mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. – Romans 8:6 I used to be a horrible worrier. I used to be (and still am at times) fearful. I used to be very pessimistic. As I look back over the years of my faith journey…
-
The Bible? Is it Reliable? Can you Understand it?
Read more: The Bible? Is it Reliable? Can you Understand it?DID YOU READ THE COMMENTS? Absolutely inspiring!!!!!!!!!!!! You, the community here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage ARE living out your faith in Jesus. It is so evident that you are filled with love, compassion, and truth. So many of you reached out to our new reader, Celia, with words to encourage. So many of you were…
-
I’ts In the Walls. It’s at Laced With Grace.
Read more: I’ts In the Walls. It’s at Laced With Grace.Sometimes I can be so blond. Color me surprised! When we first moved to California, I found myself sharing our home with unwanted critters. I moved from an extremely arid region, translation – Las Vegas, where the only small animals around our home were a few scorpions and tiny ants. Following our unpacking and a…
-
False Security
Read more: False SecurityOn February 12th, something happened that seriously rocked my world. I’m not an overly brave person, I confess, but I stepped out of my comfort zone (way out) and agreed to drive cross-country from Florida to California because my daughter wanted to come back home. It’s a trip we’ve done many times, but always with…
-
Doubts About God
Read more: Doubts About GodWho is God? Last week a new reader, Celia, left a comment which I think deserves our reply. As I read it I could hear in her words a heart and her soul calling out, “God help me to understand. God save me.” I empathize with her plea and most of us here in this…
-
One Year Ago
Read more: One Year AgoIt was one year ago today…… To read more, click on the photo The official launch of Winning Him Without Words. I scarcely can take it all in. What a journey. As I type these words to you my friends, with brimming eyes I wonder, “Who am I?” I’m an ordinary woman and wife just…
-
I Hate Hallmark
Read more: I Hate HallmarkSometimes I hate Hallmark. Well, not really. Sorta…. I don’t hate the store but I sincerely “dislike” what I call “Hallmark Holidays.” You know these days, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparent’s Day, Ground Hog Day (well maybe not this one) and the sometimes dreaded….. Join me at One Plus, The Internet Cafe today for the…
-
Weekend Devo – A Godly Wife of Influence
Read more: Weekend Devo – A Godly Wife of InfluenceA wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. – Proverbs 31:10-12 In the NASB version, that first part of verse 11 reads: The heart…
-
Defeat vs. Courage
Read more: Defeat vs. CourageLiving out of God’s courage, what holds us back? And how do we escape the two traps of the devil. On Valentine’s Day we will give away a DVD of the movie Courageous, several books and also we will give away two framed, The Resolution for men and 2 framed, The Resolution for Women. To…
-
Our Place of Influence (Part 2): What does that look like?
Read more: Our Place of Influence (Part 2): What does that look like?Last week I wrote about our place of influence in our marriage. How do we get there and what does it look like? Let’s start where I ended last week. 1. Pray for wisdom and guidance. It starts right here. Without God’s wisdom and guidance, none of this is possible. It’s like groping in the…
-
The Most Courageous
Read more: The Most CourageousOn Valentine’s Day we will give away a DVD of the movie Courageous, several books and also we will give away two framed, The Resolution for men and 2 framed, The Resolution for Women. To win, leave a comment in any post over the next week. That's six different winners. Out of the Old Testament…
-
Weekend Devo – Be Strong and Courageous
Read more: Weekend Devo – Be Strong and Courageous“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 The mother of a friend gave me this verse when my husband told me he’d decided he was an atheist. This verse…
-
Courage…. In Church????
Read more: Courage…. In Church????From Monday’s Post: I should tell you that my own story of stepping up my courage began today (Sunday). I went out for an early morning run before church and as I was listening to my ishuffle I heard God whisper to me, “Lynn, you step out and be brave for me. You do one…
-
Our Place of Influence: Where do we choose to stand?
Read more: Our Place of Influence: Where do we choose to stand?When I try to explain to someone the role of influence we hold in our husband’s lives, it’s almost too difficult to put into words what I sense so deeply in my heart. I will say it is something I feel very passionate about. As women, we hold a very important place in the lives…
-
COURAGE
Read more: COURAGEIt was a week ago Saturday night. Dineen and I sat in our jammies on the family room couch after our morning together at Sandals Church. We avoided the greasy popcorn and pulled the box of Kleenex close then hit the play button on the remote. COURAGEOUS The movie rolled for the next two…
-
Weekend Devo – The Gift of God’s Word
Read more: Weekend Devo – The Gift of God’s Word“When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this law, taken from that of the priests, who are Levites. It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to…
-
The Bigger Picture
Read more: The Bigger PictureOne of the greatest challenge is a spiritually mismatched marriage is seeing hope when we see none. I think this is true of any difficult and ongoing situation for us as believers AND as human beings. How do we keep going when everything within us says walking away would be the easier choice? Truth is,…
-
Weekend Devo – The Promise
Read more: Weekend Devo – The Promise“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in…
-
Your Kid’s Faith – From the Chronicles of the Donovan Clan
Read more: Your Kid’s Faith – From the Chronicles of the Donovan ClanIt was the best of times…… It was the worst of times….. Last Saturday evening I sat in front of the television and watched the painful demise of my beloved Broncos as they were pounded by the Patriots in what can only be described as a massacre. It was sad. I sat around the family…
-
More Than Able
Read more: More Than AbleEach year in January, the Internet is glutted with articles and posts about resolutions and goals. I find it humorous that this year I’ve seen more about why resolutions don’t work and end in failure for most people. I gave up on resolutions a long time ago. I know my limitations and I also know…
-
Weekend Devo – The Marriage Puzzle
Read more: Weekend Devo – The Marriage PuzzleWe walk into our marriages as two young people enamored with love and barely comfortable with who we are as individuals. We are called not to walk as two but as one. Like two random pieces of a puzzle we try to fit together, turning different edges to one another trying to find or make…
-
No More Marriage?
Read more: No More Marriage?Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. – Matthew 22: 29-30 I don’t know about you but this verse has always made me stop…
-
Weekend Devo – Praising & Thanking
Read more: Weekend Devo – Praising & Thanking?In conclusion to our week of: "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen." – Ephesians 3:20-21 What…