Money Is An Important Chapter In the Book of Love

Money Is An Important Chapter In the Book of Love

“Owe no one anything, except to love each other” Romans 13:8, ESV We live in a world where debt seems to be accepted as a necessary part of life. All too often financial obligations versus income is so out of balance our relationships suffer. When we work together as a couple to set healthy boundaries on our money, we no longer need to dread the mailman or fear the ring of our phones. New opportunities…

When Our Buts Cover Our Potential

When Our Buts Cover Our Potential

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Fear of failure is at the foundation of my buts.  Excuses and rationalizations bury many of my hopes and dreams. Do you find yourself with those same struggles? Covering your call, the desires of your heart, and even your spiritual ears with layers of buts and can’ts? I am so tender towards Moses…

When Sharing Stories Might Hurt Our Marriage…

When Sharing Stories Might Hurt Our Marriage…

“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends”. Proverbs 17:9 (ESV) Recounting the mess ups of those we love may make for entertaining conversation but that kind of story telling can erode trust and security in our marriages. When those mistakes have made us angry or hurt, the temptation is to vent. Most often, venting brings regret. When we share those feelings with God and limit what we…

The Wildfire of Fear That Comes With Cancer

The Wildfire of Fear That Comes With Cancer

“Instinctively, I took a step away from him. What? Our family didn’t get cancer. We had plenty of other health problems in our family history, but not cancer. I looked at Cooper, still wiggling and pushing off my chest in an attempt to be set free. Hugging him closer I thought, cancer?!?” The word we all dread. The one we never want to hear associated with one of our kids. If we’re honest, the disease…