10 Marriage Lessons

Yesterday (July 26th) Steph and I celebrated our anniversary. It has been an amazing journey and I am grateful to God for my wife Stephane. She is a gem for sure. Here are some of the lessons I have learned along our 12 year marriage journey. See your spouse as a gift of God Scripture […]

Count Your Blessings!

On Monday I celebrated my 37th birthday! I know, I know, some of you think I am still just a young wipper-snapper, while others of you think I am starting to get “up there” in age. It’s all about perspective. Whatever the case, I know I am a blessed man. The apostle Paul asks, “What […]

10 Facts About Jesus From John 1:1-18

As we move into the Christmas season, it is critically important to remember what Christmas is all about. Many people would acknowledge that this season is about celebrating the birth of Christ, but how many of those same people truly know the Christ of Christmas? The prologue to John’s gospel is an excellent place to […]

10 Purposes of Marriage

1. Companionship: “Then the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” (Amos 3:3). 2. Enjoyment: “Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your […]

10 tips to increase your effectiveness

Learn to say no Do “first things first” Get up early, go to bed early Drink more water Enjoy a big healthy breakfast Keep the Sabbath Plan out your week in advance Stop watching TV, or at least cut back Make sure to plan a vacation at least once a year Set aside time each […]

10 Reasons Why Every Christian Should Long For Heaven

1. A longing for heaven is an indicator of genuine salvation. Luke 12:34 2. A longing for heaven produces Christian character. Titus 2:11-14 3. A longing for heaven brings joy and comfort in trials. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 4. A longing for heaven is a preservative against sin. Romans 8:5-8 5. A longing for heaven is […]

10 Secrets to a Successful Marriage – by Mitch Temple

Here are ten principles of success I have learned from working with and observing hundreds of couples: 1. Happiness is not the most important thing. Everyone wants to be happy, but happiness will come and go. Successful couples learn to intentionally do things that will bring happiness back when life pulls it away. 2. Couples […]

The 10 Commandments of Mentoring

To quote John Donne and to disagree with the song by Simon and Garfunkel, “no man is an island.” We need one another and that is the beauty of the Body of Christ. The mature Christian who has walked with the Lord for some time has the responsibility of finding and then mentoring/discipling the young […]

10 STEPS FOR DEEPENING YOUR FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD

Adapted from Andrew Murray’s (1828-1917) book, A Deeper Christian Life, and appeared in a Decision Magazine article (November 2009). The first and chief need of our Christian life is fellowship with God. 1. Begin each day by waiting before God and letting Him touch you. As I need every moment afresh the air to breathe, […]