Daily and Weekly Christian Inspiration
I keep the telephone of my mind open to faith, peace, harmony, health, and love. Then, whenever doubt, anxiety or fear try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal – and soon they’ll forget my number.
Philippians 4:7 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things
Remembering the love and faith of my maternal grandmother, Annie Reynolds, who passed away on February 14th. 1956 at the young age of just 56. The smell of early spring hyacinths always opens the window of my memory and takes me back as she had hyacinths in her hospital room. I was only 13 when she died but those few years had a huge impact spiritually on my Christian walk and who I am today.
Grandparents, never underestimate the impact you have on your grandchildren. Grandchildren, appreciate the love and wisdom of your grandparents while you still have them.
Sharing lunch and sweet fellowship with our dear friends, Rebecca and Philippe Boulanger with their beautiful baby daughter Ella, who are visiting from Nice France.
Romans 1:8 I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Au revoir until we meet again. Marchez avec le Roi et être une bénédiction !
This month I am sharing some wisdom we can sow into others’ relationships from the lessons we have learned during our 52 years of marriage. I have already shared how intimate communication is essential to a meaningful marriage.
1. Always keep the lines of communication open and meaningful.
Now today I want to stress the importance of:-
2. Keep the spark of romance alive.
It has been said, and rightly so, that “the couple who prays together stays together”, but may I also add to that “the couple who dances together stays together” I think it may be the fact that you are doing something together where you are actually holding each other, so perhaps it is the romance and the touching. A great Valentine movie to get you motivated is “Shall We Dance”.
Just do SOMETHING romantic together!
John Eldredge explains it better in his book “Love and War” Page 176
John writes “ I was eavesdropping on a conversation between two couples, both empty nesters about what it’s like when the kids are gone:
One of the couples said ‘It’s wonderful! We have more time for Bible Study.’ Bible Study? ! Are you crazy?
The other couple said. ‘We get to walk around the house naked and make love whenever we want!’ One of these couples is far closer to Eden than the other, and it ain’t the one with the concordance on the nightstand!”
One of the most romantic things John and I ever did together was flying to Paris for dinner after John’s retirement. Now you don’t have to be so extravagant to be romantic.
During the summer we will often just have a romantic dance around our patio.
Remember it’s not what you spend or where you go but rather who you are with.
Did you know that the average person will make approximately 35,000 decisions, some minor and some major choices everyday? Decision-making is such a seamless brain process that we’re usually unaware of it — until our choice results in unexpected consequences.
Deuteronomy 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing:therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: That thou mayest love the Lord thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him:for he is thy life, and the length of thy days