Devotions
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Learning Contentment and the Lure of Legos
4/16/12 Passage:
Psalm 16:5-8 5 LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. 7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;… (more)
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Your Most Dangerous Weapon
5/23/11 Passage: James3:9-10
Our tongues are a dangerous weapon. What power there is in something so small! The tongue is a difficult thing to tame. We know the pain of having been called names or labeled in a less that kind way. Those things impact us deeply and… (more)
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Starting the Day Off Right
5/19/11 Passage: Psalm 5:3
How does the day start at your home? Do you hit the snooze on your alarm clock a few times until you are late enough that you need to run out the door to your morning obligations? Coffee may appear to be a higher need… (more)
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Making the Most of Every Opportunity
5/19/11 Passage: Ephesians 5:15-16
We spend the working hours of the day tending to all of our responsibilities and when we meet at the end of the day we are exhausted. Our work is not over when we enter the door. The responsibilities of home and family call for… (more)
Resources
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Beyond “I Do”: What Christians Believe About Marriage
This is one of the best books about what a marriage is. It's really a theology of marriage rather than a "how to" manual, but it's perspective provides ample context for why the How-To stuff works.
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The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
This instant classic states clearly what we know intuitively: We all need love, but we don't all love the same way. Some need words, some need touch, some need time together. This is a must read for lovers and parents!
