May
18
Faith To Walk On Water
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When life gets stormy, Jesus comes to us, just as He came to His disciples, walking on the water saying, “Take courage, it is I. Don’t be afraid!” He bids us to leave behind the relative comfort and security of the boat, take His hand, and walk with Him on the water. As would be water walkers, we need to realize that ultimately there’s no such thing as fear or failure when we put our trust in Jesus. Even when we falter, Jesus reaches out to save us. Scripture from Matthew 14:22-33.
Oct
18
The Key to a Great Marriage
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Last week Martha and I were invited guests to a luncheon sponsored by KTIS Radio in honor of pastors and their wives. In addition to a great meal, the 350 who were gathered heard a stirring, heartfelt message on marriage, presented by Dr. Gary Smalley, Director of the Smalley Relationship Center in Branson, Missouri. Dr. Smalley opened his talk with a simple, succinct, and stimulating statement. He said, “The most important but often overlooked key to a truly great marriage is SECURITY.”
I’ve attended my share of marriage enrichment seminars emphasizing the importance of skills such as listening to, understanding, respecting and appreciating one’s mate as the vital ingredients in the formula of marital oneness and success. Smalley would agree that these skills are important and have their place, but only when a proper foundation for marriage is laid, which is, in a word - “SECURITY.” Read more
