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June 2016 Twin Fall, ID 51 years old this month and here are a few thoughts  I've been ruminating! "Finding joy in life is a genuinely religious form of humility."  I must humble myself to be thankful (and content) with the circumstances and things God has given me and only then is joy able to show its face.   Getting Involved with God    -Ellen Davis (pg. 110)      "Perhaps true maturity and a growing faith show up not in our ability to stand up straight and blameless, but in our willingness to turn, again and again, back to the glory of God."   http://emilypfreeman.com/blog/   - Emily Freeman      I believe this turning back (towards each other) again and again needs to happen in marriage also.       "A catechetical teaching on sin states, 'Sin is any willful thought, word, deed or omission against the law of God.'  Omission refers here to offenses we commit by leaving things out, ignoring what needs to be done and ho
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Temptation :  A  desire  to do something, especially something  wrong  or  unwise . Luke 22:32  But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:40   "Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives.  There he told them, ' Pray that you will not give in to temptation. ' " Luke 22:46  " 'Why are you sleeping?'  he asked them.  ' Get up and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. ' " Matthew 6:9-13 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation , but deliver us from the evil one.’"
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One thing I have learned It's always necessary to turn back towards your spouse after an argument.     Even if there is still hurt, even if there isn't complete understanding or agreement.   The more times you do this, the easier and faster, you will be able to communicate.  It is a muscle that must develop; an absolute for a marriage of depth.  Eventually the muscle will almost respond automatically.  If your back is towards your spouse, you will be taking steps farther away, a direction you really don't want to go. You can always hear someone more clearly when they are standing facing towards you.
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Do you cherish your spouse as much as your iphone? How much did your phone cost? Have you spent that much on your spouse in the last 6 months? How much do you pay each month to maintain your iphone? Have you spent that much on your spouse this month? Did you buy a nice cover for your iphone to keep it in good condition? Have you read a good marriage book or attended a good marriage seminar in the last year to help keep your spouse and marriage in "good condition?" Apps, apps and more apps!! Have you browsed any shops lately looking for just the right accessory for your spouse...one that will make them say, "Wow"? Ringtone- You search and search for just the right ringtone to sound cool. How's the tone of your voice sounding to your spouse? You carry this phone in your pocket all day, you're careful to never lose it or damage it, you check your pocket several times a day to make sure it's still there. Have you
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I haven't "blogged" in awhile.  This year I plan to write a little more.  2013 has been quite the year....it started with Tom's blood clots, which necessitated us to return from Peru 6 months earlier then we had planned.  Tara and Ben got married in January.  We lived in 4 different houses this year, selling our home of 16 years and buying a new one.  Kelly attended two different schools.  We lived through reverse culture shock (having been in Peru for the last 18 months). Tom and I both started new jobs.  Two of our family members went through some very traumatic situations.  Kurt and Taylor got married in October.  We found out that we will be grandparents for the first time this summer.   I think I would call this the year of many changes!  God gave me the word, "Hope" at the beginning of 2013.  I didn't really want this word at first, because I thought it was "weak," but I soon came to love this word.  It is really a "strong" w
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"But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task, until I went into the sanctuary of God, then I discerned their end."   Psalm 73:16
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Council of the Holy Ones One thing I really love, is being in on discussions where important decisions are being made.  I love hearing the different ideas and I love trying to help come up with the best solution(s). With that on my mind, I read Psalm 89:7 this week....it is now one of my new favorite verses. "In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared, he is more awesome than all who surround him." Can you see it?!  I can picture the "holy council" meeting and in walks (or breezes) God...if they fear him and think He is awesome, how much more should I?   The  smartest council ( aka the council of the holy ones)   still looks to God....what an amazing thought!!  How little I look to Him for my answers.  I think that if I have considered everything there is to think about than my logical decision is best....This verse reminds me who I need to listen to for input.
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