Relationships
Father
A joy-filled, but hard task, Be a dad? Sacrifice. Of you, much will be asked. Live for self? Won’t suffice! Loving and living, Serving and sharing, Guiding and giving, Teaching and trying. Give them a model, How you love your wife. No room to be idle. Face problems in your life. Wisdom…
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The New Mortal Sin
While we rightly regard The worth of everyone, But if you disagree? No one’s safe! Not a one. Relationships now trashed. Years of joy gone with glee. The mortal sin abashed? You dared to disagree. Thought police on Twitter, They’ll hunt you down in glee, While angry and bitter. Why? You dared to…
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Florence and Mabel
It started a long time ago That fiendish, wretched sin of blame. Two people on whom grace bestowed, Adam and Eve, hiding in shame. Down through many millennia, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Even today’s millennials. Strife next door, Florence and Mabel. Science, knowledge, education, We know more than Cain and Abel.…
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LISTENING
LISTENING A.P.B.: Missing here! A right ear and left ear! No sign of whereabouts! Relations in the pouts! Listening: you go first! Listening for heart’s thirst. Listening for their mopes, Listening for their hopes. Listening for their thoughts, Listening for sore spots. Listening when they’re curt, Listening for their hurt.…
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Why Join A Church?
“Why Bother with Church Membership?” I’ve been asked the question before. Sometimes it’s said with genuine curiosity “So explain to me what membership is all about.” Other times it’s said with a tinge of suspicion “So tell me again, why do you think I should become a member?” as if joining the church automatically signed…
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Marriage Seminar – “Building Lasting Marriages” – Saturday, January 11, 2020
SIGN UP HERE: Building Lasting Marriages Have you always wanted a strong marriage, but haven’t been sure what it takes to “build” a marriage that truly lasts? A strong, growing marriage doesn’t just “happen.” It does take “work,” but it also takes wisdom. Marriage is a lot tougher and more complicated than you’ve imagined. On…
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