Tag Archives: God/Jesus
Being Honest With God When You’re in Pain
I thought this was an excellent article by our friend, Jerome Daley. He talks about how respectfully protesting to God about our situations can actually be Biblical, and that King David is one of our examples. http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1410364001
Wilkerson Posts About Grace and Hurt
I thought these two posts were very encouraging for those who are in pain from separation or divorce. They reminded of how Jesus met me in my deepest pain during our separation. http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/devotions/2010/all-the-grace-you-need-to-overcome http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/devotions/2010/when-you-hurt
Jesus, Restorer of Our Marriage
Sometimes I think that I don’t remember to emphasize enough the many ways I sought Jesus during our separation, nor give Him the credit for healing our marriage. Sometimes maybe I make it sound too easy – like we were … Continue reading
Getting Real with God
I often tell people who are separated that I radically sought God during our own separation, and I encourage them to do the same because He is the ultimate Healer of relationships. I probably don’t emphasize enough that although much … Continue reading
Performing for an Audience of One
So often in a distressed marriage or a marital separation it is so easy to let our emotions rise and fall on our spouse’s reaction or non reaction to everything we do, including things that we truly believe are loving … Continue reading
Standing for Your Marriage
Ephesians 6:10-18 ~ Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and … Continue reading
Jesus, Healer of Marriages
I cannot emphasize enough that Jesus is the Healer of marriages. He healed ours. He used many of the resources listed on our website – many of which point to Him. My encouragement is to persist in seeking Him through … Continue reading
“How I Found God in Bed”
Note: This post is not for children or anyone sensitive to talking about marital sex in a public forum. I found this to be a very balanced and encouraging article. http://kyria.com/topics/marriagefamily/marriage/spirituality/howifoundgodinbed.html
Focus on Marriage/Francis Chan
Francis Chan is pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California, and is author of the book Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God. One of his quotes is: “The answer… isn’t a list of do’s and don’t’s, it’s falling … Continue reading
Cord of Three Strands
The Bible mentions in Ecclesiastes 4:12 that a cord of three strands is not quickly broken. I have often heard the analogy given in marriage sermons that marriage is like that cord – the two marriage partners and God. But … Continue reading
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