This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Comment It’s easy to wait for the big milestones — holidays, anniversaries, breakthroughs — to celebrate joy together. But marriage is mostly lived in the ordinary: cups of tea, daily routines, shared glances, the small kindnesses that often go unnoticed. We’ve...

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thessalonians 5:18 Comment Gratitude doesn’t deny the hard stuff — it sits beside it and says, “Even here, something good is still present.” In marriage, it’s easy to notice what’s lacking, what’s annoying, what’s not working. But when we intentionally look for what we appreciate...

So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good.  At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit.  Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.  Galatians 6:9,10 MSG Comment...

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and …. Romans 1:20-21. Comment...

‘I always thank God when I pray for you!’ Philemon 4 Comment Being grateful for, and to, one another is so very important in marriage. Most of us feel taken for granted from time to time; whether it is for the financial provision and security we provide, emotional support or the never ending round of preparing meals and caring for...

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (TNIV) Comment It’s easy to be grateful and full of joy when life is good. It’s not natural to be joyful when life is very challenging BUT it is possible. It’s also God’s desire for us. I’m not...

Scripture Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Spirit-Guided Relationships: Wives and Husbands 21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Eph 5:18b-21 (NLT)...