There was a dark season in my life when I asked for help, but no one would give it to me. Nothing changed when I cried out for God to change the people around me and the abusive circumstances I was in. My everyday realities were hard and became very destructive. I had to decide if I was going to…
When a soldier goes into battle, it’s vital for him to trust his leader to be willing to obey any command given to him. However, a soldier goes through boot camp and weeks of training that test his mental and physical capabilities. After completing these tests, a soldier knows his limits, weaknesses, and strengths. During this time of growth, he…
Spring is just around the corner! Many of us are already thinking about what we will plant or starting plants from seeds in preparation. However, to grow a healthy plant, you have to make sure you have healthy soil. This reality also applies to our spiritual health. Evaluating Your Mind and Heart’s Soil is Crucial Jesus taught people in parables…
“This year we’re going to have a perfect holiday. All the kids are coming. We will play games, have great meals, and it will be wonderful!” I’ve had these thoughts in the past along with hundreds of other women, only to end in disappointment. Our desire was to have our families gather together in happy close relationships. However, when our…
How can your relationship be healthy if you are not healthy? It’s easy to look at the other person in your relationship first, but a relationship requires two people. Although we all desire to have happy, healthy relationships, the only person in the relationship you have the power to change is yourself with the help of Jesus. Jesus tells us…
I’ve tried so hard in my friendship with Amy. Whenever she’s needed anything, I’ve been there, which seems to be almost all the time. I’m exhausted. I don’t know what to do as her friend, to take care of myself, and to be a good Christian?” I said to my Bible study teacher one day after class. “How much does…
Abuse/Domestic Violence, Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Fear, Love and Marriage Christian, Relationships, Struggles, Uncategorized
What Does it Mean to Love like Jesus in Your Marriage?
July 15, 2021
My husband says he loves me, yet, his words and actions don’t feel like love. I’m trying to love him like Jesus, but what does that really mean as a wife and a husband? Realization Creates Opportunity When I think of how many times I asked myself this question in my previous unhealthy marriage, I’m reminded of how confused I…
Comparison overshadows the beauty of our uniqueness and gifts. “God knitted each one of us in our mother’s womb.” (Psa. 139:13-16) He chose our physical attributes, personalities, and talents. “Each of us has our own gifts from God.” (1 Cor. 7:7) He chose everything about us for His reason and purpose in His grand plan.
When God sent Jesus to earth to live among us, he opened His heavens to us. Jesus is the essence and access of God’s love, joy, peace, and all his other attributes in us. In Christ, we have hope, healing, love, and transforming restoration. The origin and spirit of Christmas is Christ.