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86 Pieces of Biblical Advice for a Better Marriage

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The ministry of marriage can be a messy thing. Not meeting each other’s expectations, old wounds, trials that suck the life right out of you, and the darling kiddos that can consume your every waking being, one would think, “Who’s…
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Priorities of a Godly Couple

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Every human being only has 24 hours in a day, and how we choose to spend our time will be determined by the priorities of our life. When we were dating our spouse, we did things for them and we…
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The Biblical Role of a Wife (Part 2)

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The idea of being a biblical wife sounds great if you’re engaged or maybe newly married. But if you’ve been married for some time now, you’re might not be too excited about this God-honoring pursuit. Most women I meet have…
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New Series: Becoming a Strong Woman of God

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Hurricane Harvey, Irma, and now Maria. Fires in the West. Massive earthquakes in Mexico. Threats from North Korea. Shootings and bombings across the world. From natural disasters to man’s sin, the world is in need of hope. But where does…
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The Biblical Role of a Wife (Part 1)

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I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Psalm 32:8 It’s comforting to know that God is with us as we go through life no matter our past…
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The Biblical Role of a Husband (Part 2)

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Today, we’re back in our series, The Foundations of a Biblical Marriage & Family and we’re discussing The Role of a Biblical Husband, Part 2. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. Watch the video. Or, if you prefer…
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The Biblical Role of a Husband (Part 1)

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Creating a thriving, Christ-centered marriage requires a couple to embrace their biblical roles as laid out in the scriptures. But walking in this truth wasn’t always easy for me. I had to lay down my ways and pick up God’s…
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What Kind of Marriage Are You Building?

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Welcome back to our series, The Foundations of a Biblical Marriage and Family. In today’s podcast episode, Eric and I discuss the type of marriage a Christ-follower should build- one that reflects Jesus Christ. But don’t be naive or deceived…
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10 Qualities of a Godly Wife (Part 2)

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As a woman, my emotions could be so strong that I allow them to control my decisions, thus shaping my character. Being that I want to be a biblical woman and not a worldly woman, I need to turn to…
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10 Qualities of a Godly Wife (Part 1)

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Living for Jesus, following Jesus, and emulating Jesus has been my goal since I became a Christ-follower over two decades ago.  But learning what exactly does that look like required me to dig into the Bible for answers. Once I…
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10 Qualities of a Godly Husband (Part 2)

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In last week’s podcast episode, Eric and I touched on a few qualities a godly husband should pursue.  In today’s episode, we are following up with Part 2. Find Part 1 here. If you are a wife reading/listening to this…
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10 Qualities of a Godly Husband (Part 1)

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Growing more like Jesus every day should be a pursuit for every believer but this pursuit isn’t always easy. With the responsibilities of life, the tyranny of the urgent, and perhaps even a lack of how-to, a Christ-follower could remain…
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