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I'm reading this great book titled "God Wild Marriage" by our Sr. Pastor, Steve Holt. He signed my copy and wrote, "Ephesians 5:18". Pastor Steve officiated our wedding and so anything he has to say about marriage is a blessing of wisdom to me. I had to look up the verse and I'd love to share what I found here. The NIV has a straightforward approach to the scripture, but I love how the AMP and The Message expand upon the verses. Ephesians 5:18 New International Version (NIV) 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with … [Read more...]

1 Peter 3 Marriage Advice for Women

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This is the fourth installment on 1 Peter. Specifically verses: 1 Peter 3:1-4. Here Peter explains the relationship of wives and husbands. With great privilege (beauty that is of great worth to God) comes great responsibility (a willingness to serve and submit to our husbands). These verses are ripe with things a woman can do to cultivate inner beauty, but they can also seem daunting. Do not be discouraged, God has a plan for your life. Here I compare three different translations of the same scripture to help glean it's meaning. You can do this easily at Bible … [Read more...]

Wisdom and Discernment in Selecting a Spouse

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This is written for all the single friends in my life whom I love with all my heart. If this offers any new insight or wisdom in selecting a spouse I would be eternally grateful. Prior to my new identity in Christ, if I had any expertise in dating it would be that I was a professional at finding the wrong man to date. My natural sinful flesh has a Florence Nightingale, or rescuer, mentality. In the realm of AA meetings my tendency is towards a classic codependent approach towards dating and relationships. This writing however is not about that because I am no … [Read more...]

Celebrating Marriage

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We celebrated our five year anniversary this weekend (PTL!) Hard to believe it's been five years. It seems like yesterday in some ways, and then I look at our little ones and realize it has been a journey. These years are amazing in so many ways and we're so thankful to watch them grow. At the same time we look forward to the time when they can go on trips with us, or backpacking or hiking. Right now we are in a season when our marriage takes somewhat of a backseat to raising these little ones. Especially with the youngest being only a few weeks old. But we are … [Read more...]

Esther Bible Study – Her Secret Revealed

Ephesians 5:18 Worship together to improve your Marriage

1 Peter 3 Marriage Advice for Women

Wisdom and Discernment in Selecting a Spouse

Celebrating Marriage