“Forgiveness” has been a recurring theme lately. We’ve been studying that in our Sunday Night bible study the past two Sundays, and the closer we get to Easter, the more the topic of “forgiveness” seems to pop up. Forgiveness is a central theme of Easter. God, in His grace and mercy, FORGAVE us of our sins and sent His Son as the final sacrifice for sin so that we could …
Marriage Monday
Marriage Minute – Emotions are Bad Drivers
The worldview book we’re going through with the kids, (“Who Am I?” by Apologia,) uses a phrase in one of the chapters that goes like this: Emotions are bad drivers. Emotions are unreliable. They tell us things that are not true. They distort reality. Emotions can make us feel unrealistically good or bad in spite of actual events. They can completely steer us off in the wrong direction. In …
Marriage Minute ~ Be Thankful for Your Spouse
Just a very quick Marriage Minute today, as I begin preparations for heading to Baltimore for the Apologia retreat this week. A big thank you to my wonderful hubby for so eagerly freeing me to go! My thought for today is simple: Be thankful for your spouse. For the good, the bad, and everything in between. Be thankful for the good, it builds memories, brings joy, and draws you closer …