Gospel Reading – John 1:6-8, 26-28There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; He came only as a witness to the light.” “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” There was a man sent from God whose name is John; and he is my husband. He came as a witness of Christ’s light in my life at a time when I needed to know God in a big way. We will be celebrating our 19th year of marriage in May and God has blessed me over the years with a wonderful example of what it looks like for a bridegroom to love his bride.The most recent example of my husband’s inspiring faith happened only a couple of weeks ago. John had an unfortunate accident with a nail gun that left him with an inch and a half finishing nail completely … [Read more...]
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Dragonflies are near and dear to my heart. We are lucky to live in the country on a piece of property that breeds dragonflies each year. Our home is nestled between two neighboring ponds and is surrounded on the outskirts by swampy terrain; a perfect environment for these beautiful insects. Each year in late summer there are a few days when thousands of these delicate creations swarm the sky around us. I eagerly anticipate this time of year because it feels like an outpouring of God’s love upon me.These unique insects have profound personal and spiritual meaning to me. In my experience, dragonflies appear around me at times of joy in my life; times when I can feel God affirming His love for me or reminding me of my blessings. Sometimes I will be walking in nature with family or friends and one will fly by; a reminder that I'm surrounded by those I love. Other times I will be sitting on my deck deep in prayer or journaling and a dragonfly will land on my chair; an affirmation that … [Read more...]
TweetA Gracious Heart WINS Honor for our Husbands
This is one meaty Scripture...Beware! LOL! A gracious and good woman wins honor for her husband, and violent men win riches but a woman who hates righteousness is a throne of dishonor for him. - Proverbs 11:16 The word gracious comes from the Hebrew word chen (khane) and means; pleasant, courteous, good-natured, tender, compassionate, kindness, and merciful.On the flip side; unpleasant, ill-natured, haughty, cold, stiff, rude, curt, gruff, sullen, and mean.I am sure every Christian wife has expressed at least one of the flip side actions towards her husband or others at one time or another. Unfortunately, we tend to have blinders on to our own behavior. I encourage you to do a self assessment. Seriously, take the time to pay attention to how YOU speak to and about your husband...We need to speak kind words to our husband and to others ABOUT our hubbie.Keep a pleasant attitude in all circumstances. This is a tough one even if you have no husband to deal with! … [Read more...]
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