Category Archives: Marriage

Perfectly Weak

“For my strength is made perfect in weakness…”  2 Corinthians 12:9 [Travels, transitions, family times, grandparenting, border crossings, and more…my excuse for a big, bad case of blogger’s block.  But I can’t wait to share of God’s grace through all this…in between … Continue reading

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Sin in Control

Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight.”      Psalm 51:4 I’m not a theologian, I don’t read Hebrew or Greek, and I’m not a subject-matter expert about much of anything. There. But sometimes … Continue reading

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One day late..

…on my Titus2sday post for the week!  For a few weeks, I’m going to delve into something very touchy for us as women. Or at least, for this woman! Control.  Or… Before delving into a discussion, I thought the following verses … Continue reading

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Short List

It’s Titus 2sday! Lists.  We love them! We make lists for shopping (even if we leave them at home), lists of chores, resolution lists, etc.  They help us by providing structure and direction, especially on those busier-than-normal kind of days. … Continue reading

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Enough

“There is nothing my heart can crave for but He can more than satisfy.” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones   Who is ever satisfied?  Who has enough??  I’m not and don’t.  That is, not apart from Christ. In his book, Broken-Down House, Paul … Continue reading

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It’s Our Anniversary!

“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine…”  Song of Songs 6:3 1 May, 1976    Today is our 34th wedding anniversary!  We celebrate it with thankfulness and great humility, knowing that the Lord is the source of our … Continue reading

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Blessing in the Thorn

Many have died and many more are suffering in Haiti, and throughout the world. Many of our loved ones are going through really difficult times.  For today, I chose to encourage and minister with grace, rather than force any pat answers to … Continue reading

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Summer Revisited

September, autumn, cooler temps, falling leaves, pumpkin spice latte…my favourite season of the year. Before getting too far into a new season, however, I wish to thank the Lord for a blessed summer mixed filled with love, care, fun,  joy and tears, babies … Continue reading

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We’re Grandparents!

Our first grandchild, Jonathan Elijah, has made his way into this world and our hearts!  I have several other drafts in mind, but thought this should take precedence for now!    The New Family Me, my daughter, and her newborn … Continue reading

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Praise the Father, Praise the Son

Two weeks ago, we attended a memorable wedding where worship was the theme!   The setting was surreal, as we celebrated not only the beautiful love which drew a young man and woman into an abiding relationship, but more so, the eternal … Continue reading

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