Then those whose lives honored God got together and talked it over. God saw what they were doing and listened in. A book was opened in God's presence and minutes were taken of the meeting, with the names of the God-fearers written down, all the names of those who honored God's name. God-of-the-Angel-Armies said, "They're…Read more Honoring God’s Name
Actions and Roles
Defining roles is fundamental to my life management. Stephen Covey recommends seven roles, that doesn't work for me. It's not a bad idea, it's just not workable for my life. Actually you may discover you have more roles. Anyway, develop the outcomes for each role you identify in life. You may have eight or nine.…Read more Actions and Roles
Balance and your Roles
Last week over a healthy breakfast with a young professional and artist we discussed how to maintain balance between your professional, family and personal life. They are building their contact lists, financial base, and discovering who they are and what God wants them to do. Behind our laughter about our roles and responsibilities there was…Read more Balance and your Roles
Loving Conversation
One of the many things in marriage that is joyful is good conversation and at other times the peace in presence without words. It makes sense of 1 Corinthians 13:1, If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don't love, I'm nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. Love makes our conversation…Read more Loving Conversation
Building a Partnership for Life
This is a summary of a session Becky and I taught last weekend. Dennis Building a Partnership for Life - Faithfulness is much more than physical. Be faithful with your time, with your affection, your thoughts, unconditional love, and faithful in your prayers with your spouse and for your spouse. Becky Build a relationship list.…Read more Building a Partnership for Life
Woodland’s Marriage Retreat
Becky and I enjoyed Woodland's first marriage retreat with some very fun couples over the weekend at The Shack. We had some very illuminating conversations, lots of laughter, new friendships formed, and two great nights of huge banana splits! I want you to know that I really stepped to the plate with the ice cream. …Read more Woodland’s Marriage Retreat
Three Prayers of Faith – Part One
“We live by believing and not by seeing.” 2 Corinthians 5:7, NLT “What do you want to know? What do you dream about? What arouses your curiosity? ” are questions I ask people who’ve been kind enough to ask me to mentor them. They are also the questions I ask people when I first get…Read more Three Prayers of Faith – Part One
Faith Acts in Love
I enjoy adventure and action. A vacation that includes something new like white water rafting, rappelling, snorkeling, skiing a black diamond or even a new dining experience with some exotic food! Becky and I have had quite a few adventures following Christ in our marriage and ministry. When I think about it, two things come…Read more Faith Acts in Love
Mountain Moving Faith
A mountain mover was a teacher who could effectively apply the Scriptures to a problem or an an issue to resolve that problem. That teacher was said to remove mountains or reduce them to nothing. The wisdom of God' Word is that its principles are still completely relevant to modern issues. God gave us the…Read more Mountain Moving Faith
Mustard Seed Faith
Each year at this time, my Dad would break up and fertilize a portion of ground, to plant his greens. He would sow, turnips, collards and my favorite mustard greens! I love them! They have a strong flavor with just a bite to let you know they are there. I was fascinated by the tiny…Read more Mustard Seed Faith
Coram Deo 