Two More Tips for Healthy Marriages and Relationships Forgiveness and Trust In almost every case with struggling couples, no matter what the symptoms are, there are major foundational issues rooted in unforgiveness and distrust. I want to share some Scripture and insights that have helped many. Forgiveness is mandatory (Matthew 6:14-15; Ephesians 4:32); Trust is earned (John 2:24). I tweeted some time ago, “God’s grace is amazing, but it never compromises His Truth.” If it did, He would be a liar and we know that’s... Read More
October 28, 2020
Christ’s Kingdom: Loving is Serving is Authority
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A Marriage Parody on Loving Servant-Leadership Our most recent article focused on a marriage tip regarding real authority and “who wears the pants in your marriage/family?” The 2 pair of pants, found in 2 acronyms were “Proper Authority Needed To Succeed” and Proper Attitude Needed To Serve.” According to God’s Word when we “lord it over others” we are not actually in authority but are practicing according to the world and unbelievers (Matthew 20:20-28). On the other hand when we lovingly submit and serve we... Read More
October 9, 2020
Navigating Marriage
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Biblical Tips for Navigating Marriage We’ve laid out what God’s Word says regarding building our relationships as His disciples under His Lordship. We’ve applied them specifically to marriage with the commands and keys that enable us to build marriages that are blessed and bless our families and His Church. There are volumes, and even libraries of books, that address most of the “how to’s” in marriage. The purpose of this post in particular is to help us make sure that our hearts and minds are... Read More
October 1, 2020
Agape Marriages and Kingdom Relationships – A Real Life Personal Story
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King Arthur is credited with saying, “In serving each other we become free.” This is not only one of the core principles of Camelot; it is the truth for every disciple of Christ and in every marriage, family, and relationship as we build the currency of His Kingdom. As I’ve mentioned throughout these posts and messages, serving and loving others is an overflow of our relationship with Christ and all in line with His Covenant Order. We are blessed as we live this out in... Read More
September 23, 2020
Building Agape Marriages and Kingdom Relationships
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As you look back over previous posts, videos and podcasts, there is something that I have held off until this point. I did so deliberately to emphasize the importance of building relationships in line with God’s Word. As discussed in the previous section, God has given us this very clear blueprint on how we are to build relationships with and in Him. There is a priority order made possible only because He first loved us (1 John 4:19). Before we move ahead any further please... Read More