Tag Archives: God’s way

Sweet 16

My daughter, Hannah, just celebrated her 16th birthday this week.  Can’t believe she’s that old.  Can’t believe I’M that old! On the afternoon of her birthday, Heather and I stood in the driveway and waved goodbye as Hannah went for … Continue reading

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Step-families … a Quiz

You or someone you know is most likely in a step-family.   This is neither good nor bad.  It’s just the way things are and have been for a very long time.  Being involved in a step-family can have many blessings and many … Continue reading

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We Can Work It Out

In an April 13, 2015 post by Shaunti Feldhahn on the Family Life Marriage Memo blog, she shared a wonderful insight she received from a man attending one of her lectures.  She said he gave her 2 sentences that summarized everything … Continue reading

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Voting for What’s RIGHT

The following appeared in an article in the Huffington Post yesterday, March 17th, 2015 … “The tide has turned for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples seeking to be married in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A).  Following years of debate and introspection, … Continue reading

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Godly Desire in Marriage

I enjoy reading the “Meyer Minute,” a blog by Rev. Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO.  His blog for Feb. 11, 2015 is a great follow-up to my last blog entry.  I’m including it below for your … Continue reading

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NO Shades of Grey

The novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” topped the best-seller list.  Now, the movie by the same name, is set for release on Feb. 13, just in time for Valentines Day.  Even “upstanding” couples are taking interest in this movie as they’ve … Continue reading

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What’s God Blessing?

So often I get an idea in my head and I just KNOW it’s the right thing. But, for some reason, things just don’t go the way I want them to. Then I might resort to praying for a while. … Continue reading

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Time for a Divorce?

“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” (Mark 12:17  ESV)   That’s what Jesus said.  It helps clarify our relationships with the civil government and with the church.  It also helps clarify the … Continue reading

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Does the Pope Support Gay Marriage?

The media was all astir this week because the Vatican released some comments that sounded supportive of gay marriage.  Liberal forces in the media are so eager to proclaim that “the church” is supportive of their views that they will take … Continue reading

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Marriage Remains

No matter what judges may say or fail to say, God’s institution of marriage remains the same.  The Supreme Court is choosing to sidestep the matter, this week refusing to step in and protect state marriage amendments.  Other lower court judges … Continue reading

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