ADORNED has this definition: Decked; decorated; embellished. ADORN has this definition: to deck, or beautify, to dress, set off, extol, furnish. 1. To deck or decorate; to make beautiful; to add to beauty by dress; to deck with external ornaments as A bride adorneth, herself with jewels. (Isa. 6) 2. To set off to advantage; to add ornaments to; to embellish by any thing external or adventitious; as, to adorn a speech by appropriate action, sentiments with elegance of language, or a gallery with pictures. 3. To make pleasing, or more pleasing; as, great abilities adorned by virtue or affability. 4. To display the beauty or excellence of; as, to adorn the doctrine…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – God Always Makes A Way To Escape Tempation
Instill this truth into the lives of your grandchildren. God ALWAYS makes a way of escape when it comes to temptation. Sometimes that way of escape is just saying NO! When something is dangled in front of you that just looks too good to resist, remember that God will give the strength to say no and take you away from the temptations of sinners. Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. The Bible tells us to flee from sin – so just turn around and RUN! Here are some important things to remember: God was tempted in all points like us yet without sin (Hebrews…
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Four Good Ways to Start the New Year
So, it’s another New Year! As we look back and reflect upon this past year, many of us are thinking about changes that we need to make or new things we need to do. It is a great time to set new goals. Starting the New Year These are things I ought to do not just at the beginning of a new year, but daily and consistently. The New Year is just a good time to reflect and think on these things. Seek the Lord’s face daily and read and meditate on His Word asking Him to direct my steps – committing my way to Him and…
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Lessons From the Wise Men – Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren
Christmas is never over for God’s children! I love to read Christmas events from the Word of God in the month of December. As I was reading in Matthew 2 about the wise men, the Lord brought many applications to my mind and heart. These are some things that I learned from the wise men. Lessons from the Wise Men 1. Jesus is for all people, rich and poor alike. Most likely these wise men were wealthy, but guess what? They still knew that they needed Jesus. Wealth will not get a person into heaven, but Jesus will. 2. The wise men traveled a very long way to find the…
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Sabbatical of the Mind – A Book Review
What is a Sabbatical? It is a rest from work, or a break, often lasting from two months to a year. Does your life get crazy sometimes? Are you anxious, with no peace inside? Perhaps, you are in need of a sabbatical as the author of this book. David Winters, the author, was working for a government agency and life was becoming very stressful. He decided he needed a change. He felt it necessary to take time off from his daily crowded routine in life and let the Lord work in Him to nourish, strengthen and heal him. I admire him for being able to do this. Affiliate Links Associate With This…
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The Little Red Spinning Wheel-Instilling Biblical Truths into My Grandchildren
The Little Red Spinning Wheel There it was, the Little Red Spinning Wheel! It was just what any little girl would want! Why you could make scarves, mittens hats. It was just the right thing for any little girl who lived in snowy New York State. And what fun it would be, making all those things, especially on days when you couldn’t go outside and needed something to do! It came up on the TV many times; such a dazzling toy, yet a useful and helpful toy. It wouldn’t be a waste. Yes, this toy appealed to me, yes me, so much and I just had to have it!…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – You Cannot Out Give God!
Can you out give God? Do you know anyone that has? I doubt it. No one can out give God. What an important truth to teach our grandchildren. Someone very close to me basically lives by faith. At one point in time He worked for a local Rescue Mission as general director. He loved his job, and he did not take this job based on salary. He took it because it is where the Lord wanted him. He got a small income, barely enough to feed a family of 7 (there are 9 of them now)! But God has never failed him and continues to meet his needs. He realized…
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Instilling Biblical Truths into My Grandchildren – One Thing Is Needful
Thanksgiving again! My how the years come and go so quickly. I know I say that often, but it still never ceases to amaze me. I don’t really know why it amazes me though because the Bible is clear when it says our lives are but vapors that appear for a while and then vanish away. How important to redeem the time. Yes, Thanksgiving again and time to get busy with all the festivities, etc. I have mixed feelings about this time of the year. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love it in many ways. I love my dear family and all my 19 grandchildren (15 of them…
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Instilling Biblical Truths into My Grandchildren – We Need Not Fret in this Evil Day
Fret Not God’s Word tells us! Fret not because of evil doers! Don’t let the work of those who do evil get you upset or frazzled or angry. Psalms 37:1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. Election Day is upon us and I find myself often “fretting” over this day. America is in a sad state right now, but fretting does not do any good. Instead I am to wait on the Lord. God knows what is going on. He will take care of the evil doers in His time. Psalms 37:10-13 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not…
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Instililling Biblical Truths into My Grandchildren – Singing/Music is important
Singing is something several of my grandchildren love to do. I love to hear the little ones sing Jesus Loves Me and the B-I-B-L-E. I hope they never quit. Several of them also play instruments – piano, violin, guitar. These are important things in life and something they can always have with them. (My Music Philosophy in a Nutshell) Listen to our grand daughter sing from the time she was a baby. There are two videos fused together. 🙂 She continues to sing and loves to make up her own songs. What grandparent doesn’t love that! Do you Sing and Make Melody in your Heart to the Lord? Most important is…
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Instilling Biblical Truths into My Grandchildren – Trust and Obey = Gods’ Blessings
Trust and Obey is a life long learning experience for all of us! Why is it so hard to do this sometimes? We’ve obeyed God’s voice (affiliate link) and seen Him do marvelous things. Suddenly something new comes along and this time we fail to obey. God’s Word can be summed up in these three word: TRUST AND OBEY! The song that we’ve sung over and over is so true- Trust and Obey For there is NO other way To Be Happy in Jesus But to Trust and Obey! Trusting and obeying God brings His blessings. Failure to trust and obey, brings misery and chastisement, Remember the story of Saul. He…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – Jesus will NEVER Leave You
It’s so simple and it will never change. You can always depend on the Lord. Jesus will always be there and He will never disappoint you. So gently and often remind your grandchildren that Jesus is there. Isaish 41:10 Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Are you afraid? Jesus is with you. Remember the story of the disciples on the boat when the fierce storm came up? Jesus was there to still the storm. Are you alone or do you…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – What is your Greatest Desire?
What’s your greatest desire? Money? Fame? Fun? Happiness? Friends? All of the mentioned and more? What would you put on the list? There is one great desire that we all ought to have and I want my grandchildren to realize it while they are young. How thrilled I was when I received a gold ring or another piece of gold jewelry from my husband. (Here are reasons why I know I married the right man) It was something that was thrilling for a long time. It was something I wanted to show everyone. I wanted everyone to know who it came from and how much he loved me! God, himself, offers me so…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – You can serve the Lord at any age
Serve the Lord! No matter how young or how old you are, spend your days in service for the Lord. This is just a simple truth, but one that we all need to be reminded of. I often hear my grandchildren say, Can I help? Can I do it? Can I wash dishes? Can I mow the lawn? Oh how eager we are to serve when we are little; it is so exciting when we first learn and for a while we want to keep doing it, but then it sort of wears off and we often have a tendency to complain. Oh, I’m tired of doing that. Why…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – God has a special purpose for you
Purpose in life is most likely something that every human being desires. The devil is good at telling lies and even as I enter my old age, he continually lies to me and tells me I don’t have any purpose in life. Lies lies lies! The devil is the master of lies. The TRUTH is that God has a plan and purpose for everyone no matter what stage of life you are in. I want my grandchildren to realize that once they belong to God’s family, He is more than willing to guide them and show them His special plan for his/her life. Philippians 1:6 Being confident of…
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Instilling Biblical Truths into my Grandchildren – Wisdom comes from Knowing God’s Word – Free Printable
Wisdom was a characteristic of my dad; in fact he was one of the wisest persons I knew. I looked forward to spending time with him as a little girl and on into adulthood. One of my favorite things to do was ride along with him when he was working. (He spent a lot of time on the road for his job) He always took this opportunity to instill truths from God’s Word into my heart and soul and for that I am very grateful. Warren Wiersbe (affiliate link) says:“Daily I must be in the Word of God, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform my mind so that I don’t reason as…
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Instilling Biblical Truths into my Grandchildren – The fool hath said in his heart there is no God
Can you remember times when you were told, that’s a foolish thing to do? Or why did you do something so foolish or silly? We’ve all had those times. There have been many foolish and silly things I did in my life which I wish I could go back and undo, but that’s not going to happen. I want my grandchildren to know and understand that God says; The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God. What I’ve come to realize over the years, is that at times, I have played the part of a fool, because although I have trusted Christ as my Savior,…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – All Life is for God’s Glory
All life is for God’s glory. Instill this into the minds of your grandchildren. God Himself, the one who wrote the Bible, is the only one worthy of our glory. In the Bible, it is obvious, that everything and everyone should bring glory to God. Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. There are some wonderful Bible stories that you could read to your grandchildren; they are great examples that show God alone does receive glory. Below is just a random list of some of the stories. …
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – The Bible is Your Sole Authority for Life
The sole authority for anyone’s life ought to be the Bible and this is something I need to instill into my grandchildren’s hearts. The Bible is where truth comes from. I need to tell them over and over that God’s Word is truth and it is where we should get final answers for our lives. I need to make sure that the Bible is my sole authority and that I am living it out in front of them on a daily basis. God’s Word Can Be Fully Trusted God’s Word is certain. We can trust it implicitly; it is true, it is sure, it is reliable, it is always right and it…
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Instilling Biblical Truths Into My Grandchildren – A Great Challenge!
Here is a challenge which I needed for my own life – that is the challenge of what truths (Here’s One!) do I really want to instill into the lives of my grandchildren? The only real source of truth is God’s Word. He is truth and it is from His Word I must draw these truths and know them in my own heart so that I can teach them diligently to my grandchildren. (You can actually read some Biblical Truths here that my grandchildren taught me) God Can do exceeding abundant above all I ask or thinkOh, how I want to be a Godly grandmother and oh how I want my grandchildren…
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Mail
Who doesn’t love to get mail? Well, mail that is personal anyway and has good news and is encouraging. I know I love it, whether, snail mail, email, or even text messages. It is always nice to hear from a friend or loved one. Did you know that Jesus sent us a love letter and it is very personal and for every individual who wants it? Yes, that’s right, it is the Bible, God’s Word! It has everything in it that a person needs to draw close to God. How awesome is that! Just think, we can know the creator of this universe in a personal way. He can be…
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Path – Which one are you on?
All of us are on a path. Some are on the path of life and some are on the path that leads to destruction. There are no other paths. Which one are you on? As I take part in Five Minute Friday this week, these were my thoughts: Are you on the straight and narrow path or the wide path that leads to destruction? Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and…
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7 Ways To Help A Fellow Believer In Prison
Do you know someone in bonds? Do you have a loved one or a friend living out a sentence in Prison? Perhaps they are even there unjustly. Or maybe, in time past, they were not living right or didn’t know the Lord and therefore got caught in situations that have now caused them to suffer the consequences of their unjust acts. In whatever case, have you thought about what you can do for your brothers and sisters in the Lord when they are in bonds? Heb_13:3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. Note: Affiliate Links…
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Lift – Lift Up Others
LIFT – Oh how I want to be lifted to higher heights. One day I will be lifted from this earth of sin and go into the highest place ever. Heaven is waiting for me. How about you? This song came to mind today as I took part in Five Minute Friday where the word for today is LIFT. Lord Plant my feet on higher ground I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I’m onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Refrain: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith, on Heaven’s tableland, A higher plane than I…
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9 Lessons – Israelites at War With Amalek
Recently, I wrote about lessons on the Rock of Horeb. The war with the Amalekites is in the same chapter right after Israel received water from the rock. There were very many more lessons to learn from this very chapter as I went on to study the Israelites war with the Amalekites. It seems throughout the Old Testament that Amalek is a nation of people who despise God and actively conspire to kill off his chosen people-the Jews. Sounds like the devil himself, doesn’t it? There were nine lessons that stood out to me as I compared the war with Amalek to the my own spiritual warfare. Note: Affiliate…
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7 Lessons from the Rock of Horeb
How exciting it was as I studied a Sunday School Lesson for children on the Rock of Horeb. (Exodus 17) It is thrilling to see Jesus all throughout the Bible and the many spiritual applications that one can make to his own life. Below are seven lessons that stood out to me while I was studying this particular passage on the Rock of Horeb. The children of Israel were complaining again that they had no water. They were blaming Moses for taking them into the wilderness to die, but God knew where the Israelites were and the fact that there was no water did not take Him by surprise. Note:…
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Happy-Are You Truly Happy?
Psalms 144:15 . . . yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD. This verse came to mind as I thought about the word happy. For one to be truly happy He must know the Lord and be yielded to His will. Note: You may find affiliate links associated with this post. Read my disclosure here. Are you truly happy? As I child I used to sing this song: I’m inright, outright, upright, downright Happy all the time I’m inright, outright, upright, downright Happy all the time Since Jesus Christ came in and cleansed my heart from sin I’m inright, outright, upright, downright Happy all the time! Have…
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10 Lessons Grandma learned from the Littles
This grandma was privileged to go on an outing with a couple of her grand littles this past week. It is amazing what lessons can be learned from these special times together. Note: Affiliate Links are associated with this post – Disclosure Here “Grandma, you never got me anything for my K5 graduation!” said K. “K!”, shouted big sister, “you are not supposed to say that to Grandma!” Oh, now K is crying because she feels badly for asking. Grandma soothed her. “Don’t feel bad, K. It’s ok. I’m glad you asked because I really intended to get you something, but just kept forgetting. Why don’t we just have…
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Hidden
What do you think of when you think of the word Hidden? Have you hidden the Word of God in your heart today? When I think of hiding something, it goes into a secret place. What is hidden in the secret places of your heart? Is it worldly pleasures or is it setting your affections on things above? Oh how we need to hide God’s Word in our hearts way more than we do (at least I do!). For it is when we hide it in our hearts that it keeps us from sinning. Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin…
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7 Inspiring Lessons from the Life of Mary
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is such a godly example to all of us! There are so many things we can learn from her life before the birth of Jesus. It is obvious that Mary loved God with all her heart and desired to serve Him according to His will and not her own. As I was studying Luke 1, I saw so many things in the life of Mary that I need to apply to my own life. I saw many things that could be used in training children and grandchildren to love the Lord. Mary, A Godly Example To All 1. Mary found favor with God. Luke 1:28 And the…
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Help
Well, I’m a little late with Five Minute Friday, but I still wanted to join in as this word has been on my mind. I am so glad I can call on the Lord Jesus to help me. For without Him we can do nothing. Help Lord for the godly man ceaseth Psalms 12:1 Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. Isn’t that for sure? It seems like the wicked are walking on every side and we need to cry out to God HELP for He alone is our help and our deliverer. He knows the beginning from the end…
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Christian, Are You Living By Jesus’ Example?
Christian, Are you living by Jesus’ Example for it is the best way to live your Christian Life? One could never tell all the lessons that we can learn from the life of Jesus because there are so many. As I was reading and studying my Bible in Luke 4, I was simply amazed at all I could learn in just the first 21 verses about the life of Jesus. How awesome to think that He, the very Son of God, was tempted in all points like us and therefore can feel for us when we are tempted. Oh, how He loves us and how privileged we are to bring our…
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Build – Who is building your house?
What Kind of House are you building? The only way we can build a house is to let the Lord build it. He alone is the master builder. Any other way to build a house is vanity, empty. Remember the Sunday School song The Wise Man and the Foolish Man? The wise man built his house on the rock and when the rains came the house stood firm. The foolish man built on the sand and when the rains came his house fell. The Rock of course is Jesus He is the solid foundation. Every house needs a foundation and if it isn’t Jesus, then we are…
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22 Blessings from Trusting God According to Proverbs 3
Blessings from the Lord is something that probably everyone would desire? Don’t we all love to be blessed? What a wonderful thing to know that the blessing of the Lord is upon you! God’s Word says: Oh, how rich we are when we are blessed of the Lord! While reading Proverbs 3, there were 22 blessings stood out that every Christian can obtain from the Lord. Note: There may be affiliate links associate with this post. You can read the full disclosure here. Blessings from Trusting God 1. Length of days/long life v2 2. Peace v2 3. Favor v4 4. Good understanding 5. Directed paths/guidance…
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Protect – Under His Wings
Protect is the word chosen for this week’s Five Minute Friday. This is the second week I have joined in for this little challenge and it is kind of fun. So set your timer for five minutes and start writing. Protect Lord, please protect us on the road, please protect us in this activity, please protect my husband and work, please protect my grandchildren at play. Protect my family as they travel. Etc. etc. How often I pray these words, but is my concern more for physical protection than for spiritual protection? I have no doubt that the Lord has protected us over and over in our daily activities and for this…
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Inner City Ministry – What do you take for granted?
What a joy to have received enough donations to take a group of inner city children to camp for a week. Wilds Camp Here We Come! Our Privilege What a privilege to take 18 children to The Wilds who would otherwise never have been able to a end if it had not been for the generous giving of fellow believers. Please know that the importance of this opportunity for these particular children cannot be sufficiently described. Each of these children are from homes that the word “broken” does not even begin to describe… Along for the Ride, but God is Faithful Most are connected by gang and criminal activity and the…
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10 Great Ways to Meditate On God’s Word
Meditating on God’s Word is something every child of God ought to do and yet I know I don’t do it nearly enough. So many times I have had my devotions and then walked away not even remembering what I learned from God’s Word that day. Sometimes there are just too many obstacles in the way. But as I get older I do find that there are several ways to help a person meditate on God’s Word throughout the day. 10 Great Ways to Meditate on God’s Word 1. Read, Study, Pray, and Listen Do you have a specific time to read and study God’s Word? This should always be…
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Why won’t the Lord answer my prayers?
Why won’t the Lord answer my prayers? Maybe you have fervently prayed about something, but it seems as if God is not hearing or He just won’t answer. Are there times when God doesn’t answer? I was reading a devotional by Charles Stanley and he pointed out some very good reasons why He doesn’t always answer and I thought they were worth sharing. Note: There may be affiliate links associated with this post – Disclosure Here Why won’t the Lord answer my prayers? God knows when our attention has been misdirected. Is your priority your relationship with the Lord? Or have you so focused on what you might…
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How the story of Blind Bartamaeus teaches us how to be Saved
The story of Blind Bartamaeus teaches us how to be saved. This is yet another precious picture of how to get saved. Yes, the story is wonderful, because Jesus heard the cry of this blind man and called Bartimaeus to him and healed him. God’s Word says in Mark 7:37 . . . He hath done all things well: he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak. And he also caused the blind to see. Yes, He does ALL things well, but the best thing He has done for all of us is to provide an abundant life through salvation in Jesus Christ. Blind Bartamaeus teaches us how to be saved Mark…
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5 Significant lessons from the life of Hannah
While studying the Word of God I learned five significant lessons from the life of Hannah. These were lessons that I had never seen before. I love how God opens my eyes to different truths and significant lessons from His word even when we have heard the same story over and over. His Word is always fresh. Note: There may be affiliate links associated with this post. Disclosure here. As I was dwelling on 1 Samuel, chapter 1, I read in verse 10: And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore. I was wondering if this were the first time that she brought this bitterness…
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How Can I Give the LORD Glory?
Psalms 96:8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name. . . To whom do you give glory? Glory and Honor belong only to the Lord. But what are some ways that we can give the Lord the glory and honor that are due Him? How can I Give the Lord glory? Psalm 96 inspires us first of all to glorify Him through our singing and declaring his wonders among all people. We as God’s people ought to be so grateful for all He has done for us that we cannot help but sing of it and tell others. Then Psalm 96 gives us several reasons for…
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The Model Couple
The Model Couple – who do you think that is? There are probably several, but perhaps the ultimate model couple in the Bible is Joseph and Mary. Do you know someone who has fallen in love and is now planning a wedding? Perhaps someone you know wants counsel about entering into an intimate relationship. Why not use Joseph and Mary as the model couple? Here are 6 things that they did that every Christian Couple ought to do in their own lives. Note: It is always possible that affiliate links are associated with each post. You can read a full disclosure Here. The Model Couple – Joseph and Mary Joseph and…
