Category: Truth
-
Where Forgiveness Must Begin
If we use Christ as our ultimate example of forgiveness, then we know that not only was He profoundly merciful and forgiving, but He’s also completely truthful in that forgiveness. In fact, our faith in Him is ignited by Christ’s truth, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Jn. 8:32…
-
Desperate Marriage Myth #3 – Only Have 2 Options
The third myth in our Desperate Marriages series is – I have only two options, resigning myself to a life of misery or getting out of the marriage. This myth hangs on the coattails of last week’s post, Desperate Marriage Myth #2, People Cannot Change. Since you’ve determined that you and/or your spouse cannot change,…
-
4 Signs You’re on the Wrong Track
Have you ever gotten lost? In the pre-GPS days, you might have ended up wandering way off course. Been there, done that! It’s a scary feeling, especially if your wandering leaves you in dangerous territory. Yep! Been there, done that too! In the many years I’ve been a counselor and life coach, or for that…
-
5 Lies about Conflict
I’ve never really liked conflict. But I’ve also embraced certain lies about conflict in my past that have colored the way I feel about conflict. Now that God has revealed the truth to me about these lies, I have a better understanding about conflict. Allow me to share 5 Lies about Conflict … 1. …
-
Why Messy?
I not only get the feeling that others wonder this, but I also have people ask me outright … “Why do you focus on the messy in marriage?” It’s a valid question, since focusing on the positive in marriage is, … well, … positive! On the other hand, I feel like there are many for…
-
Trying to Grasp Grace
My church has been doing a series that deals with God’s redemption in the midst of brokenness. And one of the main focuses has been on forgiveness. I’ve done a lot of study and spent a lot of time trying to understand and exercise forgiveness in my life and marriage over the years. That is,…
-
Y2Khaos
Written by Kimberly GreenMessy Marriage Team Member Rob Boudon December of 1999 found me in a local supermarket purchasing a significant amount of canned goods, gallons of water, boxes of powdered milk, and a significant supply of batteries. January 1st, 2000 at midnight, millions of computers all over the world would herald the apocalypse. We…
-
Blaming Yourself for the Mess?
Sometimes we get hung up in a messy marriage because we blame our partner or even God, like I mentioned in my post last week, Feeling Trapped in a Loveless Marriage. But sometimes we feel we’re the one to blame for the messes in our marriage. Are you burdened down with guilt and shame for…
-
10 Benefits of Truth Telling
I’ve always been an open book—even when I didn’t (and don’t) intend to be. This tendency has become something of a strategy for me over the past 15 years or so. I say “strategy” because it’s something I’ve been very intentional about as I’ve discovered the power of the truth. Of course, there was a…
-
Secrets
There’s a wall that is built brick by brick in marriage. It is a wall that is almost imperceptible and subtle because it rises higher and higher without much fanfare or attention. One minute you’re looking the other way and when you look back, there’s another brick obstructing your sight. How is this wall built?…
WORTHY Bible Studies 
You must be logged in to post a comment.