by Matthew L. Jacobson | May 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Could you stand up in a room and say, without embarrassment, “We’re not perfect but even so, I encourage you to follow our example in marriage?” A godly couple can say this because of what’s missing from their marriage (and because of what’s there, but that’s...
by Heidi St. John | May 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:11 says, “Right words spoken in the right time are like apples of gold in a silver setting.” Have you ever struggled with controlling your tongue? I have. There are times when I think to myself, “I can’t believe I just said that out loud.” In fact, I’ve...
by Darlene Schacht | May 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’re on chapter the last chapter in our book club for The Virtuous Life of a Christ-Centered Wife. The topic today is The Courageous Wife. (Find the other posts here.) I wonder how David felt just before he faced Goliath. Was he afraid? Was he facing the giant...
by Guest Contributor | May 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’ve asked Amy Young to share her “Open Letter to Pastors,” with us. I came across this article a few years ago and it really spoke to my heart as the best medicine for me. I hope it serves to encourage you as it does me. Link to original here. Dear...
by Lisa Jacobson | May 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m not sure what started it. But I suspect it had something to do with this one book I’d read a few years back. I’m not saying the author intended to communicate this message, but it’s certainly what I concluded. If I wanted to be a a good wife – a...
by Darlene Schacht | May 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sundays are different for us than they are for the average family. Since Michael is on the worship team with two of our kids they’ll often schedule an early morning practice so they can run through the songs before the service begins. Nathaniel and I...
