Tag Archives: God’s way

Cruising with Power

My family had an awesome time on our Caribbean cruise last week.  We had focused time together, beautiful weather, awesome sights to see, great food and great entertainment.  I’ll always cherish the memories including snorkeling with Micah in Cozumel, climbing … Continue reading

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MGW Retreat Comments

Todd and I recently returned from a wonderful Marriage In God’s Way retreat for married and engaged couples.  We had about 30 couples attend an overnight retreat in Holland, MI.  Nine of the couples were engaged and we had couples … Continue reading

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Christian Character

Christian character is something we’ve got to have if we’re going to show Jesus Christ to the world in the way He’s commanded us to do.  It’s made up of the 1000’s of decisions we make every single day to … Continue reading

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A Gay New Year

It happened in Maine yesterday.  Couples were lined up at midnight to get their marriage license and tie the knot.  The news report showed the smiling faces of two men who had waited for years for this opportunity.   I … Continue reading

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Clear Mission

Faithfully living every relationship in God’s way.  That’s the mission statement for my congregation.  It’s based on a “Thumbs Up” worldview.  First and foremost, we live in relationship to Jesus Christ.  He’s our Savior.  He’s our Lord.  He’s number one … Continue reading

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Good Trip … Yah, You Betcha!

It was a delight to spend the day with some Christian brothers and sisters in Minnesota this past Saturday.  I had the privilege to share the blessings of marriage in God’s way as outlined for us in Scripture.  As the residents … Continue reading

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Congregational Life Shaped by Marriage in God’s Way

An understanding of “Marriage in God’s Way” can be very useful to a Christian congregation in many aspects of its life.  It can help with preparing couples for marriage, counseling couples in marriage crisis, helping teens deal with dating issues, … Continue reading

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A Key to Marriage

  Simple and memorable guidance for marriage.  That’s what God gives us through a key Bible passage that’s repeated three times, once at each of three key points in History.  The Word of God instructs us, “Therefore a man shall leave … Continue reading

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Relationship Priorities

“Thumbs Up” Illustration It can be challenging to keep all our relationships in order.  If we don’t, life can become confusing, frustrating and devoid of God’s love.  Yet, God offers us direction on how to align our priorities in His … Continue reading

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Relationship Priorities – An Introduction

The brave knight stepped forth, clad in his suit of armor, and extended his hand to receive the most important tool of his trade; his mighty broadsword.  As his faithful servant held the handle toward him, the knight carefully set … Continue reading

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