Word of the Year
ENGAGE
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How do I engage?
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
You have made a difference in my life! Post-#1
Carey House- So many things come to my mind but one thing that stands out is your Love for the Lord and compassion for others. You are a great Pastor's wife and a good friend.
Becky Harris- You have a huge heart and are so willing to go the extra mile to make a difference in peoples lives.
Becky Lanphear- My best friend that has been by my side for over 20 years.
Terri Roberts- The minute I met you there was a connection, as if we had been friends forever. You opened up and shared your heart. You are one of the reason I miss Texas the most!
Michelea Adams- You light up a room! I loved your transparency and miss your friendship. I know that your goal is always to make new people in the church feel welcome! You have a huge gift. You and your sis were one of the first ladies I hugged at Agnes Baptist Church.
Shaun Ellis- My beautiful MIL. I pray I will be a woman like you who would do anything to help someone. Thank you for working hard as a single mom to raise a GREAT guy -my husband!
Amber Nyce- I will always remember our great chats while our kiddos played football. You taught me many things in those two years. One of my first friends in Tri Cities.
Katie Goff- I met you at our hubby's company dinner in Tri Cities. I really enjoyed our time sharing what the Lord was doing in each of our lives. I fell in love with your family and we developed a great friendship. I will always cherish it!
Kristi Edmunds- We met in Texas and we will be forever friends!
Alana Hunt- You were my neighbor and good friend. Thank you for those great morning chats over coffee and wonderful memories of our kids playing together. I miss your family.
The next 10 will follow next week...
Alana Hunt- You were my neighbor and good friend. Thank you for those great morning chats over coffee and wonderful memories of our kids playing together. I miss your family.
The next 10 will follow next week...
Monday, January 26, 2015
Monday's Musings
Life is good
So much to be thankful for.
Thankful to REST in God's grace.
Thankful for a newer friendship
Thankful for our church
Thankful for music
Thankful for a marriage of 20 YEARS
Thankful for my children
God IS GOOD ALL THE TIME
All the time God is good
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
I Choose to Bless~ Day 10
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Somethings to Ponder
*If someone asked you why you loved your husband, what would be your answer? Women would probably mention...his personality, his looks, his consistent character, or that he is a hard worker ect....
*What if over the years of your marriage your husbands stopped having theses Characteristics? Would you stop loving your husband? If it be true your basis for love is over.
* The only way love can last a lifetime is if it's unconditional. The Truth...... Love is not determined by the one being loved but rather by the one choosing to love. The name for this love is calledagape.
*There are other types of Love also: Phileo (friendship) and Eros(sexual love). Both friendship and sex have an important place in marriage.
*Phileo and Eros are more responsive in nature and can fluctuate based upon feelings. Agape love, on the other hand, is selfless and unconditional.
* Is you Love for your husband based on feelings or circumstances rather than commitment? The foundation in the marriage must beAgape!
* Agape, is God's kind of Love, He doesn't Love us because we arelovable but because He is so loving.....Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins. (1 John 4:10 KJV)
Love...."Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things,endureth all things." (1 Corinthians 13:7 KJV)
This Love( Agape) does not come from within....IT COMES FROM GOD!
You must not say....I LOVE you because, but rather I Love Youperiod!!!
DARE TODAYDo something out of the ordinary for your husband~ Something that proves (to you and him) that your love is based upon your choice and nothing else! Be creative....Demonstrate LOVE to him for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.
Questions?
Has your love in the past been based on your spouses attributes and behavior, or your commitment? How can you continue to show love when it's not returned in a way you hoped for?
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
I Choose to Bless...Day 9
Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity~ 1 Peter 5:14
*You can tell a lot about the state of a couple's relationship from the way they greet one another.
*Do you stop to consider...the difference it would make in your husband's day if everything about you expresses the fact that you were really, really glad to see him?
* When you communicate that you are glad to see your husband, his personal self-worth increases, he feels valued. A good greetingset's the stage for positive and healthy interaction. Like Love, it puts wind in the sails.
* Remember Love is a choice. So choose to change your greeting. Choose Love.
Today's Dare
Question?
When and where did you choose to do your special greeting? How will you change your greetings from this point on?
-Love Dare
Friday, October 17, 2014
I Choose to Bless~ Day 8
Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy? (Proverbs 27:4 KJV)
Jealousy is one of the strongest drives known to man. It comes from the root word zeal and means "to burn with intense fire."
Two Forms Of Jealousy~
Legitimate~ based upon love
Illegitimate~ based upon envy
Today's Dare
Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and to reject any thoughts of jealousy. To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements, take yesterday's list on negative attributes and discreetly burn it. Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he recently enjoyed.
The Love Dare
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