Tag: Bible
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6 Great Ways Prayer Can Improve Your Marriage
I’m always looking for great ways to improve my marriage. It kind of comes with the territory of being a marriage blogger and life-coach. But I also do this because I simply want to grow closer to my man! Can you relate? About ten years ago, my husband was game to try something I wanted…
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10 Inspiring Ways Troubles Can Be Used to Ignite Joy
I remember the moment like it was yesterday—the day I recognized the unbreakable link between troubles and joy. Ironically, that day and moment happened more than 20 years ago. 😉 My husband had just been called to pastor a church. And we were so excited to get started on that new journey. During those first…
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How to Avoid Being Distracted from Spending Time with God
I recently conducted a survey evaluating people’s “Time with God” that revealed three main ways we get distracted in this all-important pursuit. For today’s post, I’ll be focusing primarily on the top way we’re distracted since it’s probably the most obvious offender. I bet you could even guess what it is since you likely struggle…
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The Best Truth for Improving Your Marriage
Have you ever tried to improve something but went about it the wrong way, achieving dismal results? I came across a funny testimonial from someone online that illustrates the craziness of doing things the wrong way. Here’s what they said … “I once caught a friend of mine rubbing an antibacterial hand wipe from KFC…
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How to Make Time with God Your Priority
As a counselor and life coach, people often ask me what’s the best way to get their lives and marriages back on track. My answer often leaves them less than satisfied. I always say—it’s connecting with God and His word daily. It’s as if they can’t quite see the connection between a vibrant and growing…
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How to Avoid the Blame Game in Life and Marriage
Do you remember the old “Staples” commercial that touted the “easy button”? Oh, if only it could be that easy when we blow it in life and marriage! Lose your temper with your spouse? Hit the easy button and all is forgiven! Lie to your husband about all the new outfits you recently bought? Hit…
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How Certain Strong Desires Make You Vulnerable to Satan
Is there an unmet desire or two that’s frustrating you in marriage? Maybe you want to reply, “Can you listen for an hour or two?!” At one point, this was my perspective too! 😉 Almost ALL of my marriage messes were and are due to my desires either clashing with my husband’s desires or allowing…
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Feel like God Doesn’t Hear You? Think Again!
I’m pulling out an old post from the vault and dusting it off for you, my friends, today! If you’ve ever been in a time of crisis, whether in your marriage or in some other area of your life, then I think you’ll relate to what I’m sharing below . . . Recently, I was…
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How to Gain Insight—Improving Your Life and Marriage
I couldn’t resist choosing my “one-word” based on the year we’ve just entered—2020! I’m considering this to be an important reminder from the Lord to pursue greater insight in the new year. And though I cannot improve my own faulty eye vision, I can improve my insight into God, myself, my spouse, and my marriage.…
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“I’m a Mess” . . . Allowing God to Work in and Through Weakness
Today, I’m so excited to share my dear friend Emileigh Ziebka’s wise words with you! I’ve gotten to know Emileigh through my church and in my Facebook hosted Bible studies. Her heart for God has shined brightly, drawing me to her like a magnet. I think you’ll feel the same way after reading her very…
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