Sunday, September 27, 2015

What do your kids think about you?

What do your kids think about you? New Video from our son's perspective. If you cannot view the video, click HERE.



Sunday, September 20, 2015

Accepting your spouse's differences

Will you accept your spouse's differences? Or will you try to change them? Click HERE if you are unable to view video.



Sunday, September 13, 2015

Safeguarding your marriage

Safeguarding your marriage. Join the discussion. What safeguards are you taking to protect your marriage? If you can't view the video, please click HERE



Thursday, September 3, 2015

War Room (the movie) Reflections

Our marriage group decided to get together to see the movie, War Room, and I must say that I was a little skeptical at first. It's not that I didn't want to see the movie, but I didn't necessarily need to see the movie opening weekend. I was skeptical because I was unsure of the acting skills since there was a newcomer to the screen. However, I was pleasantly surprised. No, that is an understatement! I was utterly impressed. Priscilla Shirer has always been a favorite of mine long before her debut, but her portrayal of Elizabeth Jordan was unequivocally authentic. She made me cry, laugh, and I even felt convicted at times. See, I've experienced infidelity in my own marriage and I wish I would have handled that experience the way Elizabeth did...with prayer. In fact, I wish I could say that I handle every area of my life with prayer. Don't get me wrong, I do pray. However, I don't pray for battle - in a 'war room' the way Elizabeth was taught to pray (by Miss Clara). 

But after seeing this movie, I will start praying like Miss Clara and Elizabeth. My son has already started cleaning out his room preparing his 'war corner'. I was convicted about the amount of time I spend in prayer. I spend quite a bit of time listening to sermons and devotions, but I'm ashamed to say that my prayer life is lacking. God speaks to us through His Word and we speak to Him through prayer. And in order to build a relationship we have to spend time with God. We have to read God's Word and then respond in prayer. Take some time (real time) to get to know Christ. Get in your 'war room' and take all your burdens to Him (Psalm 55:22).  

And by the way, go see the movie "War Room"! I'm going to see it again!