Upcoming Marriage Retreat

New study to begin in February: Bring Home The Joy

An invitation to invest in your relationship!
Starting next week we will begin a new study for married couples. I also recommend that those who are engaged participate.
The book, Bring Home The Joy, is a series of articles by some of the greatest minds on marriage.  The study is designed to help couples “strengthen and [...]

It’s Okay To Quit

A friend sent this to me recently and it seemed like sage advice as we reassess where we are with our new year’s resolutions (nowhere?).
This was attributed to Gwendolyn B. McElrath.
It’s Okay To Quit!
1)     Quit arguing with people about the same old foolishness!
-Respect their position and keep it moving!
2)     Quit telling people your [...]

Blessed or broken?

During this time of the year I am always cognizant of the fact that the purpose for Christmas is Easter. We spend so much time in December talking about the baby Jesus. However, if it were only about a little baby born of a virgin, our salvation would really be meaningless. What makes Christmas significant [...]