A Wife’s Blessing
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. A wise son brings joy to his father . . . — Proverbs 10:1a It’s unusual for a wife to speak at her husband’s military retirement ceremony. More “normal” is…
How Do You Change Your Spouse?
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor’s Note: The writer of this testimony, Beverly Weeks, posts regularly on the website intentionallyyours.org. She and her husband reach out in marriage enrichment ministry throughout North Carolina—including military couples…
Chap’s Perspectives from the Sea
The Strait of Gibraltar is a significant marker in our sea journey. To sailors of old, it was the last marker of the known world.
To the strategist, Gibraltar represents a rock or fortress that will not move when all else is a mess.
To the insurance company Prudential, it spawned a slogan “Like a rock.”
To the psalmist, the rock represents the Lord as a fortress and deliverer from whom faith can be launched, sustained and secured.
Three Not-So-Childish Questions
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. He (Jesus) said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you…
It’s Just Crazy!
Picture this—both sides in a battle are lobbing grenades at one another. The grenades blow up causing much destruction on each side. Now imagine that the two sides fighting are really a husband and a wife. The “grenades” are words and actions—and somehow both partners seem surprised when they “blow up”! Lots of hurt. . .lots of anger. . .and it just gets worse and worse. The fighting can continue right into the divorce court.
If you’ve ever seen this happening in a couple, or experienced it yourself, you know that it’s just crazy!
“Protect Us From Cynicism”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in…
Tough Teaching for Parents
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. “ . . . . but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” — Romans 5:4 What would happen…
Tribute to a Great Military Wife (and Mom)
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Editor's Note: In honor and memory of my Mom, who passed away four years ago, I am re-posting this article. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death…
“Do the Next Thing”
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. The LORD delights in the way of the man whose steps He has made firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with His hand.…
When Jesus Passes By
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of…