Love conquers all! Follow your heart! All you need is love. (Am I dating myself?) Are these statements true? Does love conquer all? Should we follow our hearts? Is it really all we need? Well, you probably already know where I’m going, so let’s cut to the chase: “Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13:8). Agape … More Love Conquers All! Really?
If you are a born-again believer, you do not have the deadly luxury of holding a grudge. … More The Price of Unforgiveness
The sweetness of our marriage comes because Tom shortens his stride and I lengthen mine. … More Sweet Compromise
At times, it can be overwhelming, always having another person there, especially an elderly person who likes to be with you. 😊 We have had to get creative, and thankfully, Mom is still able to be alone for short periods of time, but the new normal is still new. … More Home Alone?
Words—the vehicles with which we communicate. Oh, how strong they can be for good or for evil. One simple statement can change a life, or even the course of history! As I was reading about King Saul, this fact was evident. Four little words! They were not careless words or words spoken to hurt anyone; … More Four Little Words
Why can’t I just surrender this to God and, as my friend says, “Get over it?” … More Teary Goodbyes
I recently had my yearly check-up (which I try to stretch into two years!) and was asked to rate my health: excellent, good, fair, or poor. Hmm. It’s hard to give myself excellent in anything—that’s just how I’m wired, but as I talked with the nurse she assured me that it was OK! Then, after … More Excellent Health
Where would that be, a safe haven for husbands? Well… it should be with his wife: Proverbs 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain. (ASV) The heart … More Safe Haven for Husbands
Just thought I’d get your attention! Seriously though, I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone say that they hate conflict when in the midst of a struggle. It’s often a statement which is actually saying, “I don’t want to get involved.” Who likes conflict? There are certainly people who like to shout their … More I love conflict!
Beyond Common Sense 