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Catch The Vision – And I don’t mean Television
Read more: Catch The Vision – And I don’t mean TelevisionInjustice, poverty, abuse, oppression pervades in our world. God’s desire it to set the world right. Catch the vision in Ephesians. God wants to make things right. Ephesians 6:14b…..with the breastplate of righteousness in place…… Sometimes “church” words are funny to me. What is righteousness? 1. Morally upright; without guilt or sin: 2. In accordance…
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The Big Day
Read more: The Big DayMy husband and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage tomorrow. To be honest, I’m amazed. Coming from a family that made divorce an art form, I approached the altar that day scared and unsure. And I have to say, honestly again, that my husband deserves more credit than I for our marital success. His…
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Putting on the full armor of God begins with the belt
Read more: Putting on the full armor of God begins with the beltPaul compared the Roman Garrison’s armor to the armor of God and started with the belt. A Roman Guard’s armor was held together by the belt. It is the most vital piece of the entire uniform. The breast piece is held in place through the belt the sword hangs from the belt. Notice the belt…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayI was just stopped on the street by my next-door neighbor, Mary. She is a widow who lives alone in a giant two-story home. She is of Greek decent and speaks with a thick accent. I struggle to understand her and she me. James 1:27 (New International Version) 27Religion that God our Father accepts as…
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A Confession
Read more: A ConfessionJust a few nights ago, I went out to dinner with my husband. And as I’m sitting there, I suddenly have this deep desire to confess something to him. Ever been in that place where the words are coming out and, in your mind, you’re wondering what in the world is going on. What possessed…
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayI genuinely love to read about Christine’s marriage at Fruit In Season. Her passion and commitment to her marriage and spouse inspire me everyday. My story is such a contrast and I sometimes just have to shake my head. I can’t believe my marriage started out in such an unconventional way. Yet, God has used…
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A Cornball Story that became a Miracle to Me!
Read more: A Cornball Story that became a Miracle to Me!Excerpt from my post today at Christian Women Online. ……I don’t have anything witty or cleaver to share with you today. You will find nothing profound or insightful in the story I am about to tell. Well, perhaps or perhaps not. Let God lead your heart. This is a cornball story describing an ordinary day,…
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Thankful Thursday: Masculine and Feminine
Read more: Thankful Thursday: Masculine and FeminineThis week I want to give thanks to God for his wisdom in creating men and women, masculine and feminine. Several months ago my friend Karen emailed me the day following a great discussion about my favorite topic, marriage. We were discussing what constitutes a healthy and balanced marriage. We determined marriage is rarely fair…
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The Great Hope Maker
Read more: The Great Hope MakerLast week, I posted about enduring hope. At the end of the article, I included this verse as part of a prayer. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)…
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Hope That Endures
Read more: Hope That EnduresHow do we keep hoping when everything we see tells us there is no hope? The very definition of faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrew 11:1). But how do we apply that to situations that leave us hope-less? So often I see the…
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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. I love to giggle, smile, grin and especially laugh out loud (too…
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The Battle Cry – The Vision
Read more: The Battle Cry – The VisionThe Full Armor of God: What is it? When should we wear it? Do we put it on? Is it clothing? Do I need to dress like a Roman? Why do I need to be concerned about some ancient armor the Romans wore? Are we at war? What great questions you have asked. Okay, I…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayToday I am so humbled to give thanks to God for all of you. I have been surrounded in the past week by prayers, e-cards, e-mail and snail mail. Phone calls and hugs on the street have also came my way. Your concerns for my family and your prayers for the series I am preparing…
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Marriage Monday
Read more: Marriage MondayMy vow to him: His vow to me: To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part. I think about these vows and realize as I spoke…
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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. I love to giggle, smile, grin and especially laugh out loud (too…
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Ephesians Chapter Six. Are we at War?
Read more: Ephesians Chapter Six. Are we at War?About two weeks ago the Lord brought before me Ephesians, chapter six. For the first time I heard the words written there expressed in a way that was different, new understanding. I was moved by the real power residing in those living words. I began to think about all of the readers who stop in…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayThankful Thursday at Spiritually Unequal Marriage is an opportunity to give thanks to the King for our spouses. —– I asked my daughter today about her thoughts and thankfulness regarding her father. She did not hesitate a second and promptly told me….. “I am thankful because Dad tucks me in to bed on nights he…
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Marriage Monday- Excellence!
Read more: Marriage Monday- Excellence!After I posted the topic for today’s Marriage Monday, Christine, from Fruit In Season, left a comment which is filled with wisdom. “I love that we’re called to excellence and not perfection.” Amen, Christine! Is it possible to become an excellent wife? In a word, yes. Listen to what Martha Peace says in her book,…
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Marriage Monday- Excellence!
Read more: Marriage Monday- Excellence!Please join me this Monday as I host Marriage Monday for one more week. Thank you Christine at Fruit In Season for allowing me to guest-host while you get some much deserved and needed rest. We are still praying for you and your little one. Excellence: God’s will for every Christian wife is that her…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayThis week my heart is drawn to give thanks to God for the faithfulness of His servants. It is easy to become cynical about the condition of our world. Daily, the news bombards us with the ugliest of human kind. People disappoint us. Loyalty is evasive. Our efforts sometimes go unrecognized and even criticized. But…..…
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To Know and Be Known
Read more: To Know and Be Knownby: Dineen Miller As I wrote down my prayer, the ache in my heart formed into these five words, “to know and be known.” Baffled by its meaning, yet fearful of the ramifications, I realized in that moment this was my dream. To know and be known. Several days later as I read one of…
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Regular Contributor; Dineen Miller
Read more: Regular Contributor; Dineen MillerI am thrilled to announce Dineen Miller will be a regular contributor here at Spiritually Unequl Marriage. Dineen was one of the first readers here when we started this adventure. She has contributed many thought provoking and inspiring articles over the past year. I am delighted and blessed God has inspired her to speak regularly…
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Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayThankful Thursday at Spiritually Unequal Marriage is an opportunity to give thanks to the King for our spouses. Wow, where do the days go. I woke up this morning and it is Thankful Thursday. I completely lost track of time. However, it is never too late to give thanks and honor to our King. Today,…
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Aaron and Hur
Read more: Aaron and HurExodus 17:12 (New International Version) 12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up-one on one side, one on the other-so that his hands remained steady till sunset. Do you remember this story? I was reading this…