Why do couples who are convinced they have found “the one” end up divorcing each other just a few years (or sometimes a couple decades) into their marriage? There was a time when they couldn’t imagine …
Father-in-Law
A Prayer That Left Me Gloriously Ruined I was a young husband, and during an intense time of prayer, I sensed God telling me very directly that Lisa wasn’t just my wife, but she was also His …
Better Off Than You Realize: Turning Strengths into Weaknesses
9:30 p.m. I have to get up at 4:30 a.m. for my Saturday run group. “So, what time are you going to be home tomorrow?” Lisa asks. “Let’s see. Run from 5:30 to 7, we’ll talk a bit afterwards, I’ll take …
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Sin Leaving the Soul
If you’ve ever run marathons, you’ve likely seen the handmade sign that says, “Pain is weakness leaving the body.” It’s a cliché in running circles, and the people holding the signs are usually …
Pulling Tubes
Having just heard me speak on marriage, the 60-something woman was already in tears by the time she reached the front of the line. “What you’re saying is so true. I’ve worked at a hospice for …
A Marriage Worthy of Our Calling
Sparks will fly (in a good way) if we’ll apply Ephesians 4:1-3 to our marriages. “Therefore I… beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and …