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Category Archives: 2012

Hope for New Beginnings

In November of 2010, I found myself searching for a devotion book for couples. The reason for this quest was the upcoming first anniversary that our son and his new wife would be celebrating. Despite looking through countless shelves at bookstores and online sources, my efforts fell short of my expectations. Although disappointed, my search […]

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Full of Thanks

Thank: to express gratitude or appreciation to somebody; to be pleased about something; to be grateful. Full: filled to capacity; holding as much or as many as possible; having a large amount of number of something; being at the highest degree or largest extent possible; with nothing or nobody left out or missing; satisfied. As […]

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New Beginnings

It’s hard to imagine that after almost two years of writing, our devotional for couples will be available for you this month! New Beginnings: Devotions to Develop the Greatest Romance is designed to encourage husbands and wives in their marriages-whether they are young in age or young at heart. Let’s face it; those of us […]

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Time to Fall in Love

“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” Joe Fox, You’ve Got Mail This quote comes from a modern romantic comedy, written by Nora and Delia Ephron. The authors adeptly draw […]

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What’s Your Parenting Legacy?

Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:10-12 As we enter this final month of […]

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How will others know you are saved?

As I write this monthly letter to you, I am seated in a library of Christian books and DVDs nestled inside the cozy confines of a church in Texas. Great titles surround me – like The Revelation of Jesus Christ by John Walvoord, Beth Moore’s Believing God, and Reasons for Believing by Frank Harber. Sadly, […]

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The Right Time for Hope

I never imagined that a Muslim woman would ask me to explain to her what it meant to be “evangelical.” Yet there I was, on a hillside overlooking the ancient city of Ephesus, and this twenty-something, “Muslim by culture” (as she described herself) looked at me with eyes full of anticipation as she awaited my […]

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Simplify Your Life

A few weeks ago I received a large envelope in the mail from an investment company. When I opened it, I discovered a stack of ten packets – the first of which was labeled “Simplify Your Life.” I’m not kidding! The business had sent piles of paperwork for me to read so I could supposedly […]

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Straight Lines for Parents

Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:10-12 It’s been a busy season of writing […]

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A Servant’s Heart

We’re pleased to share an excerpt from an upcoming book for couples entitled New Beginnings: Devotions to Develop the Greatest Romance. This year-long devotional is designed to help husbands and wives strengthen their marriages as they delve into God’s Word each day. Every month will have a specific theme related to key issues couples regularly […]

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