This week on ‘In Good Faith’ with Israel and Adrienne Houghton! Available on all platforms with the link in bio.
#MarriageMonday I will never forget something Judah shared with me during a time when he was feeling emotionally and physically fatigued. It was a full season; he was flying between Seattle and LA every week and preaching 7 times every Sunday. We were laying in bed on a Saturday night and he confessed that he didn’t know if he could get up to preach the next day, but he felt like he couldn’t “pull himself out of the game.” In that moment I called an audible by making a simple phone call to find someone else to preach (one of the advantages of working together). I tell this story because I believe spouses can be each other’s greatest assets in guarding their mental health. We need to have open, honest communication with each other and listen when someone says they are struggling. We need to be vulnerable to admit when we need help. Sometimes we need to help our spouse get a practical plan toward healing. One of the beautiful benefits of marriage is that we can be there for each other. As a wise man once said, “Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.”
#MarriageMonday The google definition of stuck in a rut made me laugh, “In a settled or established habit or course of action, especially a boring one.” Does that ever feel like marriage in these winter months? Because Judah’s and my personalities are so opposite it seems like we are always pulling for either more routine or more adventure (you can guess who is pulling which way!!). But I have to admit -even though i love my routines mixing things up and bringing some adventure helps keep us from a boring rut. Adventure doesn’t have to be exotic-trying a new board game or cooking a new recipe, driving to a new spot on an afternoon drive or dancing or even reading a book together could all keep us from a boring rut. Is there anything new you could do this week to keep out of a rut?
Happy Valentine’s Day! We loved having this conversation about life and love with Israel and Adrienne Houghton. Available now on all platforms.
#MarriageMonday Each week I try to come up with some eloquent words and good motivation for something around marriage. Here’s what I have this week: Have more sex (period).
Worrying is time wasted! — Building A Lasting Love, listen to this Episode of In Good Faith on all platforms with the link in bio
#MarriageMonday Since the goal for marriage is to last a lifetime, it seems wise to expect many different seasons during the course of a marriage. Some seasons we can see coming and plan for them; with our baby girl in high school we know an empty nest season is coming. Other seasons are impossible to foresee. There was no way I could know in July of 2020 I would get a phone call that my Dad was being rushed to the hospital with a ruptured brain aneurysm. I think we often underestimate the power of resiliency and adaptability for healthy marriages. This week on our podcast, In Good Faith, Judah and I talked through the difficult seasons of our parents declining health really for the first time, and were surprised at some of the things that came out! Sharing these types of meaningful conversations with your spouse, even sometimes in “what if” scenarios can go a long way in helping us adapt to the changing seasons of marriage.
@judahsmith where did the time go??!🥹❤️ Anyone else miss when their teenagers were this little?
This week on ‘In Good Faith’ we dive into a conversation on justice vs fairness. Available on all platforms, listen with the link in bio.
He works all things for good!🙏🏼
This week on ‘In Good Faith,’ we open up about the challenges and experiences of navigating cancer with our parents. Tune in to this episode, available now on all podcast platforms.
Jesus intended for you to live with peace and joy. The cross was once and for all and all our sins, past, present and future, are forgiven. We can come to Jesus again and again and as we behold Him, we are being transformed from one image to another. – Again and Again, new message available Sunday morning on YouTube. Join us for Weekly Service, streaming 6AM, 9AM, & 11AM(PT) with the link in bio
Happy birthday Mom!!! I still want to grow up to be like you 🥰🥰
Embracing the comforting words of Psalm 23:1-3 today: The Lord is our shepherd, guiding us with love and providing abundant blessings. In times of uncertainty, let’s trust in His care and find solace in His promises.
We have great value in the eyes of our Creator. We are of inestimable worth to Him. He loves us deeply, accepts us fully and forgives us eternally.
So proud of these boys! League champs-undefeated in league play. Playoffs begin tonight…I’m so nervous!!
THE ALL NEW CHURCHOME APP IS OUT NOW! Available for download with the link in bio.
THE ALL NEW CHURCHOME APP IS OUT NOW! Available for download with the link in bio.
Know that you’re not alone. We’re here to remind you of the unyielding love and grace of Jesus. Release the doubts that burden your soul; they don’t define your journey. Rest assured, the cross has taken care of every sin, once and for all. — Again and Again, full message available on YouTube
Introducing the all new Churchome app! A space to connect with community, deepen your faith, and undergo daily, weekly, and monthly transformation. Already using the app? Share your experience! Tag us in your stories or send us a DM. Available for download with link in bio.
Worship with rest! What are your plans to rest today? — Daily Guided Prayers, follow along and listen daily with the Churchome app or website. Visit the link in bio to learn more!
Daily Guided Prayer is a 5-7 minute session of prayer, reflection, and meditation, helping you develop a beneficial daily habit and improve your sense of peace and connection to God. Research shows that practicing this habit at least four times a week can reduce destructive thoughts and negative habits. Find encouragement and listen daily on the Churchome App. Download today with the link in bio
He is closer than you think. Ask Him for what you need this week!
He has not forsaken anything that He has made. He is helping us to become what we were made to be, a people at peace with Him and with one another.
