Things to Avoid When You Want a Strong Marriage
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Things to Avoid When You Want a Strong Marriage

I believe every couple believes their wedding day is just the first day of decades of marital bliss. They’ve found their soulmate … the person who “completes” them and they just know this is the start of their happily ever after. Then the honeymoon ends and reality hits. Paul wrote the following about marriage… Submit…

Prayers that will Help You Live Free of Anxiety and Worry
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Prayers that will Help You Live Free of Anxiety and Worry

I think we’ve all had times when the notes on tomorrow’s planner page have resulted in a restless night of worry and anxiety. A Doctor’s Appointment – for Yourself or Someone You Love. A Meeting with Difficult Person. A Huge Project Deadline. A Major Grade-deciding Exam. A Shortage of Money for a Major Need. A…

When You Need to Pray for Freedom and Happiness
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When You Need to Pray for Freedom and Happiness

Do you remember being a child and longing for the freedom you believed you’d finally have once you became an adult? Then you grew up and discovered that you enjoyed way more freedom as a child than you have now. There are more demands on your time, more expectations, more work … more everything. Freedom…

How to Have a Positive Thinking Plan that will Bless Your Life
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How to Have a Positive Thinking Plan that will Bless Your Life

Nothing . . . absolutely nothing is ever accomplished through negativity! And yes, I said that negatively. It’s easy for us to see what’s wrong, isn’t it? It’s easy to make a list of flaws and faults we see in our neighbors, at church, at work, at our kid’s school, in our community and our…

“Be Happy” is the Worst Thing to Say to a Hurting Friend
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“Be Happy” is the Worst Thing to Say to a Hurting Friend

Last week, I wrote about God’s desire for us to be happy. Not simply momentary pleasure but true and lasting happiness. Happiness that… Trusts God is greater than our circumstances. Knows our sins are forgiven. Comes from wisdom that is able to guide us and keep us safe. Gives the peace that comes from obedience….