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The Proverbs 31 Woman

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“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”   -Proverb 31:10, The Hebrew word for “rubies” (paniyn paniy ) in Proverb 31:10 includes costly pearls as well.  According to experts in London, pearls are now in some classes worth more value than diamonds. The Bible teaches in Proverb 31:10 that a virtuous woman is FAR MORE VALUABLE than rubies or pearls! She is worth more than diamonds! Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” The word “mammon” comes directly from the Greek word mammonas , meaning “wealth.” The Bible teaches that wealth and serving God are diametrically opposed to each other. You CANNOT serve them both! It is tragic that hordes of women these days are choosing pearls instead of...

When Suicide is Your Best and Last Option...

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“The best way out is always through…” Life has a lot of mysteries. Things never unfold themselves all to us from the start. Would it have been revealed, sure many of us would not embark on some adventures. So I am writing this to you, yes you, because your last and best option is suicide! Is that not? Or have you not thought of it yet? I think you had severally. I just but wonder what kept you alive till now; I guess you want to read this piece before you finally end it all. If then, happy reading… Think for a moment, won’t it solve it all? You just hang that rope up there, or maybe you’ll prefer jumping off the cliff. No that would be too gruesome. Why not try something less noisy, like drinking poison, or shooting up yourself in the head. Amazing option you said. Ok then, I think we are making progress. So after this, I believe all will be over as soon as you close your eyes and take this ‘bold’ step. So you will finally end all your miseries, nothing will ever need to...

Falling In Love Again With Your Spouse

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...It is hard work, but someone must be willing to be the first to break the cycle if a relationship is to be restored... The movie that made Marilyn Monroe famous was  The Seven Year Itch . The idea was that about every seven years most married people begin to itch where they can’t scratch. They know something is wrong, but they don’t know what, let alone what to do about it. Often they have an affair around that time. Of all marital problems, that which I have confronted the most often in my pastoral counseling is, “I just don’t love her anymore.” While there is a vast difference between being “in love” and loving someone, we still crave to be in love. Couples have been coming to me with marital problems ever since my first pastorate. Ninety percent of them have been married from two to seven years, though some as long as 30. All had the same problem—lost love. What the Bible has to say After hearing this repeated literally hundreds of times in serious coun...

What To Look For In A Potential Spouse

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Woman, be ready to be a wife and mother, Man, be ready to love... I am often asked, "What should a single person look for in a potential spouse?" Singles want to know...and parents want to know so they can pass the information on to the children. So I finally came up with the following list: A woman should seek a man who… 1. Fears God. Some of the ways you can tell if a young man fears God is by his language and how he treats other people. Does he treat them with respect? If not, why not? We as human beings are made in the image of God, and respecting people ultimately shows a heart that reverences the One whom we reflect. 2. Is not afraid to love. That may sound like a no-brainer, but a lot of young men today are afraid of commitment, and the young lady ends up chasing the young man. What we need today are more young men who are not afraid of being real, authentic, and committed to a young lady in a relationship. We need men who are not afraid to lo...

How To Compose Those Fabulous Words When Proposing

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Will you marry me?   We’ve all read the stories or seen the videos of those crazy, extravagant, creative marriage proposals. Some of us want them, some of us think it’s ridiculous, and it makes some of us nervous. For those who get the honor of creating the marriage proposal, the pressure can be overwhelming. One of the subjects of worry is the actual lines within the marriage proposal. Thankfully for you, I’m going to share with you the best marriage proposal lines and how to craft a marriage proposal that will be both special and romantic for your future wife   At first, it may appear that you have to pull out “all the stops.” You’ve got to write a poem, a song, hire a band to play music, teach her family or friends a dance number, or send a blimp through the sky.   Relax. You don’t need to any of this . What every woman wants in a marriage proposal is truth and love. The best way to show these qualities is by sharing your thoughts and feelings about a lif...

When Your Marriage Is Dying..

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Unforgiveness is like acid; it destroys the vessel in which it's stored .      The very word reconciliation c auses many separated couples to break out in a cold sweat. They panic at the thought of exposing their battered hearts to another potential beating. They're certain they can't face another rejection or betrayal. Sadly, few people are taught how to guard their heart and require trust to be re-earned when the cove nant has been broken. They're so determined to avoid being vulnerable, they won't entertain thoughts of reconciliation. Yet, even marriages that have gradually decayed over many years can be restored. Let me state clearly that I detest divorce; the devastation involved is heart-wrenching. I firmly believe it should be avoided if at all possible. I am totally committed to marital restoration and would dance a jig if a "going out of business" sign could be hung on my divorce-recovery ministry. However, the reality is that it ...