Powerful Yet Thought Provoking and Spirit Searching Message!!!

When Parents Get Discouraged...

Keep the schedule simple.

Get plenty of rest.

Eat nutritious meals.

Stay on your knees.

-Dr. James Dobson 

from "Parenting Isn't For Cowards"

Happy Valentine's Day!

Building A Marriage of Faith

Commitment 1

I commit to personally grow in Christ for the rest of my life.

Drawing closer to God in your marriage begins with your personal relationship with Him alone.

Commitment 2

I commit to our marriage for life and to work to solve all problems that arise.

Problems come, but when you face them with the goal and confidence of resolution, you can grow closer together in the process.

Commitment 3

I commit to be faithful to my spouse in both mind and action.

Trust develops and problems are avoided when you decide, "My spouse is the only one I will allow myself to think about in this way."

Commitment 4

I commit to communicate - no matter what.

Even when you'd rather do anything else, decide when and how you will talk through difficult issues.

Commitment 5

I commit to be a servant to my spouse.

Be willing to serve each other in thoughts and actions that promote mutual dependence and appreciation.

-Charles Swindoll

How to Love Your Husband

1.  Pray for him daily.

2.  Speak words of kindness.

3.  Give him an unexpected gift.

4.  Thank him for something good he has done.

5.  Praise him for one of his good character qualities.

6.  Be humble enough to confess your own failures.

7.  Reaffirm your commitment to him.

8.  Initiate a special time of lovemaking with him.

9.  Spend time with him doing something he likes to do.

10.  Obey God and let your husband see Christ in you.

-Martha Peace

Condensed from "The Excellent Wife" (I do recommend this book.  It is a great read.)

How to Listen to God!

Expectantly

Quietly

Patiently

Actively

Confidently

Dependently

Openly

Attentively

Carefully

Submissively

Gratefully

Reverently

-Charles Stanley

from "How to Listen to God"

Inspiration at its Best!

I cannot say enough how I have been so uplifted and inspired by a few women via the Internet, podcasting, and reading.  I must share with you all.

1. Valorie Burton - TOTAL INSPIRATION!  Nuff said!  Check her out @ www.ValorieBurton.com.  
2. Beth Moore - TOTAL HOPE!  One word from this little powerhouse of a woman will leave you feeling stress free and able to do above and beyond anything that you've ever done before.  Check her out @ www.lproof.org.
3. FlyLady - TOTAL ORDER!  I've been a FlyBaby off and on for years now.  She is the ultimate in helping to create ODRER in your home and life.  Begin eliminating the CHAOS in your life @ www.flylady.net. 
4.  Cindy Rushton - TOTAL CLARITY!  This homeschooling wife and mother is IT!  She not only delivers her wisdom to homeschool moms, but she deals with every area in your life.  Her entire family is an inspiration to so many Christian families.  When I think of Cindy, I think NO LIMITS!  She does it all.  Her podcasts are packed with wisdom and inspiration.  Check her out @ www.CindyRushton.com.  From there you will be able to see ALL the other websites she has.