Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Have you ever noticed that you don’t have to teach your children what you really believe in? They see it in your actions and in your heart. In the deep South, football is a way of life. Children come out of the womb …
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Life
The Blessing
In biblical days giving a blessing was a treasured time where fathers spoke words of encouragement and promise on their children. Genesis 48 records how Jacob blessed Joseph’s sons. Throughout God’s Word you can see where God spoke blessings through His prophets on the people …
Does Your Marriage Need a Heart Transplant?
The prophet Ezekiel made a remarkable promise regarding the transforming love of God, “I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.”Regardless of how …
A Pledge to Do for a Lifetime
(Editor’s Note: Last week 700 Club host Pat Robertson made controversial statements regarding divorce when a spouse has Alzheimer’s disease. I was reminded of two articles MMCW ran a number of years ago sharing the precious testimonies of two families and the commitment of one …
Worriers Anonymous
Matthew 6:25-32 Hello, my name is Page and I am a worrier. I have never heard of a Worriers Anonymous group, but if there were one, I would be a candidate. It is hard for me to admit to that worry because I know it is …
Forget My Birthday
I turned 66 this year, March 25th to be precise. I generally don’t forget my own birthday, so I wondered why amazon.com sent me a reminder about it? Did I ask to be reminded? There are plenty of things I need reminders about–like where I put the …
Faith’s Dynasty
by Vicki Huffman In the U.S., September 11, 2011 is National Grandparents’ Day. It’s a good time to stop and pay tribute to our grandparents—or their memories. As children we may have heard it said of ourselves, “You look just like your mother” or “you’re …
Nana Nanny
I thought when I retired I would enjoy traveling, relaxing and doing things I couldn’t do while I was working. Instead, my days and nights are filled with unexpected interruptions. Four years ago I elected to retire early and move in with my daughter and …
Setting Boundaries with an Angry Spouse
Question: What should I do? I want a peaceful home, but there’s “anger fireworks” from my spouse, when I least expect it. Part One of the Answer: Never underestimate the power of one softened heart to influence the other heart. (Check out I Want a …
Mission: Hospitality
Last year, I experienced one of life’s major moments: I bought a home. As a single-again woman, I beamed with pride on closing day. For most of the five years after my divorce, I lived in a decent-sized apartment. But I didn’t let that stop …