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For an Audience of One
Spiritually Unequal Marriage exists to help and encourage those of us who find him or herself in an unequally yoked marriage. Over the years, I have I grown in my love relationship with Christ and with my unbeliever. This is only possible through the intervening and supernatural hand of Jesus Christ. Still, I can experience…
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Raising Kids Christian – The Prodigal
Jesus told this story: Luke 15 The Story of the Lost Son 11-12 Then he said, “There was once a man who had two sons. The younger said to his father, ‘Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ 12-16 “So the father divided the property between them. It wasn’t long before the younger…
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Raising Kids Christian – Part VII – The Battle for our Kids
Never forget that we are in a battle. Our enemy will begin to deceive our innocent children, even at a young, much too young age. Eternal consequences are at stake and you are the first line of defense. Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the…
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Raising Kids Christian – Part VI – Encourage Your Kids
Lord, I hold up every parent reading this series of articles, Raising Kids Christian. I ask You, Father, to send a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit into their life. Empower them by Your spirit to stay the course, to keep the faith and to love, love, love. Lord, I pray that you would give…
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In Spite of Me – Conclusion
Just as James predicted, my desire gave birth to sin, and in months I was caught up in an emotional affair. What started as fantasy led to longer talks, phone calls, a walk on the beach. I knew I couldn’t be unfaithful to my husband. Didn’t want a divorce. But my heart had turned completely…
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In Spite of Me
In Spite of Me By, a thankful and repentant wife Note: I’ve chosen to write this story anonymously and change the names. Though I have my husband’s permission to share this in the hopes that it will touch someone’s heart, we don’t want to risk hurting anyone involved. We pray that God will bless your…
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Complaining or Asking by Amy Forbes
Throughout the years my husband was distant from the Lord, we had conflict after conflict. I seemed to be growing in my faith whereas he had not only walked away from God, but was indifferent to Christianity. Each time I was dissatisfied with something he had or hadn’t done I would complain and nag until…
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Troublewith.com
At Spiritually Unequal Marriage, we take a hard and honest look at marriage issues in light of our society and the Word of God. Some of the topics covered here are applicable to all marriages and many are specific to unequally yoked couples. When we are honest about our struggles and failures, we can experience…
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This Monday, October 9th , is the launch of a new weblog created to enrich our devotional time with Christ. Laced with Grace will offer a daily devotional post Monday through Friday and one on the weekend. Iris, author at Sting My Heart, has followed the prompting of God to create this beautiful place for…
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The Christian Blogosphere
The Christian blogging community is an amazing place. I have been delighted to read the vast and varying blogs dedicated to serving Jesus. Our community of men and women has a passion to share their hope in Christ with a lost world. Christian bloggers propel me, as a believer, to grow in my relationship with…
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Going It Alone – Christ who strengthens me
It is through Christ who strengthens us that we can attend church alone and thrive in our experience. I attend church alone. I abandoned my self-consciousness years ago. I can walk into the auditorium and sit in the front row. Okay, the second to the front row. I purposely look for another woman seated alone.…
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Going It Alone – Grief in the Sanctuary
One other area of the “church alone” experience that could just cripple me was grief. I would arrive at church, sit down then I would notice all of the couples seated around me. Observing a husband with his arm around his wife during the service could be excruciatingly painful. I think I would mourn for…
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Going It Alone – Before and After
The battle is already raging around me. Conflicting thoughts invade my conscious mind flashing swiftly. Do I go to church today? I could stay home. Will I have to fight with my kids to get them to church with me? Will my husband get out of bed? I know I am going to be angry,…
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For those of you who know me, I lead a small group bible study through my church in the fall. This study will begin in a few weeks. I have also trained small group leaders in ways to lead an effective study group. I came across a wonderful blog, Chrysalis, that has posted some leadership…
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Book Drawing Winner
CONGRAtULATIONS!! Carol, my daughter drew your name from the hat. I will deliver your book this week!! I want to thank everyone for the great comments and for entering the drawing for The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t win. On Thursday, I will be offering another drawing for…
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George Tyndall – My miraculous conversion- Part II
When I got up to return home, I pulled out a cigarette and lit it. I took 1-2 puffs of the cigarette when I heard the Lord speak to me saying “put out that cigarette”. I did not immediately obey His voice, but rather I began to argue with Him. I remember thinking that it…
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George Tyndall – My miraculous conversion – Part I
I came to accept Jesus Christ into my live as my personal Lord and Savior on March 24, 2004. This is the story of the events leading up to my conversion. I was raised in a Christian family where both my parents were firm believers. We attended a variety of Protestant Churches as I grew…
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My husband’s conversion, by MaryLu Tyndall. Part II
One day, as I was heading to work, he wasn’t feeling well, and we chatted briefly. I don’t remember anything unusual happening, but my husband told me later that he had seen the love of God in my eyes-something he wanted. While at work, I felt led to send him an email. We had been…
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My husband’s conversion, by MaryLu Tyndall.
When my husband and I got married, we were both unbelievers. As a blended family with six children, our marriage was quite difficult and we were not very happy. About five years into the marriage, I gave my life to Jesus. How this happened is another story, but suffice it to say, my life changed…
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Guest Writers: MaryLu and George Tyndall
It is a privilege to introduce two guest writers to Spiritually Unequal Marriage: George and MaryLu Tyndall. George and MaryLu lived for many years in a spiritually mismatched marriage. Then one afternoon it happened…..God’s supernatural intervention. The retelling of the Tyndall’s encounter with God is the MOST compelling story of conversion I have ever read.…
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Thank you Dineen Miller
Thank you, Dineen Miller for stepping out in faith to share your story. I know that many who read it have been encouraged. Dineen has offered to write another article about how spiritually mismatched couples differ when it comes to church attendance and how this difference can affect or influence their children. You will be…