Trust In Jesus

Trust In Jesus

Oh, to trust in Jesus and...

NOT in

 politicians or government

NOT in 

our child's teacher, school, youth pastor, or program

NOT in

our career or bank account

NOT in 

the Stock Market

NOT in

our circumstances

NOT in

being in control ourselves

"You shall have no other gods before me." 

Exodus 20:3

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts." 

Isaiah 55: 8-9

"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit."

Galatians 5:25 

"Surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer.."

Job 11:13

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Romans 12:21

"Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
Romans 12:19

"Be anxious for nothing, but in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be known to God."
Philippians 4:6

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Marriage is Oneness

 Marriage is Oneness

A lasting marriage is one of the most rich things you can enjoy in life.

I am beyond thankful that God and my husband have not given up on me. And because of this, we will soon celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary!! (All the praise hands!!)

As a young bride, I would have certainly wanted a big trip or a piece of jewelry on this upcoming big day. Only, now that we are here... I am just happy and so blessed that we are a family. 

Over the years, we have watched many of our friends and colleagues walk away from their marriages. In some instances, I can see where it all went wrong and how easily that could have been us. 

 Here are some helpful things we have learned over the years to keep us connected:

~Date nights as often as possible.

~Take weekend trips together.

~Hang out together with other married couples. 

~Have common hobbies like camping, cycling, working out, wine tasting, concerts, boating...

~Be honest and open.

~Don't over-react (my big one).

~Communicate and share your heart for intimacy.

~Tell the other sweet things that come to mind.

~There's a history that only you two have and know, so share inside jokes and funny things often.

~Do sweet little things for each other.

~Compliment and thank one another.

~Hold your tongue to complaining or criticism.

~Be each others biggest fan and confidante.

~Do & say the right thing, even when they don't deserve it.

~Kiss (and often).

~Pray together and for each other.

~With every good choice you are keeping your bond.

~The "what about me" went out the window at "I Do."

~Your facial expressions and body language express more than you say, so light up when you see them.

~Believe in this...it will profit you much.

~Do not point fingers or hold a record of wrongs.

~Know the importance of physical connection often.

~Don't Quit.

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2-3

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Salvation

Salvation

grace: 

the free unmerited favor of God, 

as manifested in the salvation

 of sinners and the 

bestowed of blessings. 

"For by grace you have been saved by faith (in Jesus). And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not the result of works, so that no one may boast." 

 Ephesians 2:8-9

"And because of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption..." 1 Corinthians 3:10

"He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." 

2 Corinthians 5:21

"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." Romans 10:4

"This Jesus is the stone that was rejected has now become the cornerstone. Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

Acts 4:11-12

"For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:17

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