Husbands have to find the delicate balance of being a breadwinner and a helper; the tough guy with the romantic (read: sensitive) side. They've got to be climbing the ladder of success while making time for the demands of their family. They are expected to be all things to all people. Is it any wonder that so many marriages fail? Nobody can be that perfect 24/7!
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Coffee Chat 11 – A tech sabbath
Have you seen pictures or videos of an entire group of people connected to their phones and disconnected from each other? Do you think we should learn how to unplug from time to time?
Daily prayers for our children
This is a great tool to use in praying for your children.
Stuck, alone and helpless. [The Effective Prayer 9.29.15]
Imagine for a moment being on end-of-life care or severely immobilized. You're stuck in a wheelchair or confined to a hospital bed. You have no driver's license. You don't have the physical capability to get around town at all. You feel like a caged bird. A world that used to brim with possibility is now beyond reach. You can't sally forth on a new adventure unless someone is willing to take you along. You feel stuck. Alone. Helpless.
Hurry up… and wait.
I was having one of those days yesterday where I was moving about smartly and all was well for the moment when... crash! I hit another catastrophe. Another obstacle! Another spot where I was forced to mark time. Have you ever had one of those days?
Coffee Chat 10 – Are children supposed to be missionaries?
I've got a question for you and it's one that is rather old: Are our children supposed to be "missionaries" in their schools?
It’s tough being a parent. [The Effective Prayer 9.12.15]
Raise your hand if you've experienced any of the following: - Walked in on your two year old holding a mascara brush in her hand with black smears all around her eyes. - Discovered permanent marker scribbled on the carpet and wood flooring....
What is the state of your house?
Is your heart a place where the Lord would like to dwell or are you crowding Him out?
A mere taste of heaven.
Have you ever performed in a choir, orchestra or wind ensemble? I have done all three. It's exhilarating. There is nothing quite like the simultaneity of being surrounded by and creating music. The vibrations of tightly tuned harmonies, the pulsating hypnotic rhythms, the pathos, all combine to evoke euphoric delight. Sadly, the rehearsals, performances, jam sessions,… Continue reading A mere taste of heaven.
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