31 Verses to Pray Over Israel
The Bible is clear that those who bless Israel, God blesses. The promise was made in His covenant to Abraham: Genesis 12:3 (NIV) "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples…
Can I Have This Dance? Sway and Twirl Into Romance
Today is #NationalDanceDay! Dancing together has been a part of our love since our early dating days. We have been happily married for nearly 44 years and we like to think we waltz our way through life’s ups and…
Spark the Joy: 5 Fun Activities to Bring Laughter Back to Your Marriage
We were interviewed by a magazine on how to keep the fun and laughs in marriage. We didn't realize how much we have invested in this area until we were approached as "experts" in finding fun! It is biblical to…
Five Promising Romance Routines for More Love In Your Marriage
There is a set of questions we get asked often; they are like the many facets on a diamond wedding ring. It goes something like this: How did you two get so close and unified-- and how do you stay…
You Are God’s Work of Art! How to Discover God’s UNIQUE Path to The Good Life!
For we are God's masterpiece, created in the Messiah Jesus to perform good actions that God prepared long ago to be our way of life. (Eph 2:10 ISV) By nature, I believe we love and long for beauty. In 2023,…
Happy Independence Day! Five Essential Prayers for the USA
In times of uncertainty, the power of prayer can bring comfort, unity, and divine intervention. As citizens of the United States, it is crucial to seek God’s guidance and blessings for our nation. We encourage you to select a hymn…
The Father Factor: Dad’s Do Make a Difference!
“How did it go?” It was a simple question from my loving wife. Before I could get any words out, tears started rolling down my face. It was too small a question to draw out this type of response, but…
Miracle Moment:The Unexpected Gift of Pain
On May 9, we flew with my mom to my son and daughter in Law’s to spend time with our little grandson over Mother’s Day weekend. It was to be a fun five day gathering of four generations. We arrived…
Mother’s Day Message: The Beauty in Laying Down our Lives
Please meet our daughter in law, Caleigh Farrel, a budding writer, seasoned Christian leader, and dedicated mom of three our our grandchildren. . We asked her to share some Mother's Day encouragement. May her heart encourage yours: “This is how…
We Are Family
Today is a guest blog from my friend Kathy Howard, one of my favorite and most trusted bible teachers. Here's Kathy's wisdom: My friend Kayleen is one of nine children. She has four sisters and four brothers. The family intentionally…