“If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8). One of life’s great battles is to maintain a positive spirit amidst overwhelming negativity. Your spirit communicates volumes to your family and those around you. Regardless of your upbringing, temperament type, or past history; you can nurture an...
“Trials are the opening of channels for more grace.” — Andrew Bonar “Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces.” — Matthew Henry “Grace has long arms.” — John Blanchard “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made...
Do you remember how you “courted” your wife before you were married? Your sole aim was to please your bride-to-be. You were extravagant. You were spontaneous. You took the time, effort, and expense to woo and win your mate. Saying “I do” should not conclude the romance—it should be the commencement. Issac was dwelling in...
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk . . . with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love. Ephesians 4:1–2 A happy home is a place where family members practice humility. Ah, what a word! “Humility” means to be lowly, genuine, and caring and to have awareness...
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled” (Heb. 13:4). Remember your honeymoon? Remember those days of being alone, kissing, cuddling, and discovering how wonderful marriage can be? If romance and intimacy are so very wonderful (and they are!), why does this area of our marriage sometimes get pushed to the end of our...
“At the profoundest depths in life, men talk not about God, but with Him.” — D. Elton Trueblood “A Christian should never let adversity get him down, except on his knees.” — Mae Nicholson “While the fire is hot, keep conversing with the Refiner.” — F. B. Meyer “In the day when I cried thou...