Tag: Marriage
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What’s the Banner You’re Wrapping Your Husband In?
In Southern California, Dodgers banners fly high? Those banners identify the owners as fans of the Dodgers. The American flag reminds Americans that we are united under one standard, freedom. We fly banners to remind us of our values, our identities, and our loyalties. I have a kite that hangs in my bathroom to remind…
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Let’s Be Lovestruck Together
A beautiful gift awaits you. Swarovski crystals punctuate the ribbon. You gently release the bow and carefully fold the ribbon. Loosen the brightly-colored wrapping paper and set it aside to use another time. An even more beautiful piece of wrapping paper appears … another, golden … another, silver … one more bejeweled. You pick up…
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My Husband … My Love Fragrance
How beautiful is your love, my Beloved! How much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice! Adapted from Song of Solomon 4:10 Heaven’s Fragrance Beauty embraces your love.Bouquets sweeten your lips.Fragrance spices your kisses.Incense follows your walk.You are altogether lovely.You are heaven’s fragranceenfolding my very being. How beautiful is your…
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Forever My Love
Celebrating 50 Love-Filled Years with You! “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” Jeremiah 31:3b Through the rocky grounds and lush meadowsTogether, we have traveled.We sang, we danced, we crawled, and we pranced.Together, you and I.Mountains, valleys, and deserts we have traveled.Rivers, seas, and skies we have crossed.Earthquakes, typhoons, monsoons, fires, and winds, we…
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In the Haze of Our Days, We Can Praise Our Husbands
In the haze of your days, take time to praise your husband.
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Kissed by the Name
Fifty-two years ago this month, my husband, Keith, stole a kiss by the elevator in the university’s dorm. Public Display of Affection! We’d just been lectured about that from our floor monitor. Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! Song of Solomon 1:2
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5 Keys to the Ministry of Listening
And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” Luke 9:35 Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a mountain to pray. Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Jesus. Jesus’ face was altered, and His garments became a dazzling white. Not knowing what to…
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Remembering Sweet Moments
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” Philippians 1:3-5 What if we took time to thank God for our spouses, remembering their partnership in our…
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Languages of Love
“And a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came out of the cloud, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” Mark 9:7 Jesus took Peter, James, and John with Him, and they walked up a high mountain. He was transfigured there, and the clothing of Jesus became a radiant white. Moses and Elijah appeared…
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Who Is An Excellent Wife?
An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones. Proverbs 12:4 An excellent wife. I long to be an excellent wife. What is your definition of “excellent”? Before I looked up this word in Strongs Concordance, I defined it as a loving woman who…