Life, Marriage, Sex & More, watch or listen to the full episode available on YouTube & Podcasts
#MarriageMonday “Whoever wants to embrace true life and find beauty in each day must stop speaking hurtful words.” -1 Peter 3:10, TPT Sometimes the simplest, most profound advice can be the hardest to walk out. While the above statement is relatable to any relationship, it is especially true in our marriages. We each have the power to make a choice about whether we find beauty or ugliness in each day simply through the words we speak. And what I love about this statement is that it doesn’t require us to say nice things; it simply tells us to stop saying hurtful things. It reminds me of the old saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” Can you imagine what our marriages and world would look like if we practiced this ancient wisdom?
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We want to thank everyone who came out to Seattle to be with us at our annual Churchome Weekend gathering!! We love you so much Churchome. SEE YOU AT THE NEXT ONE‼️❤️ (Yes, that’s our daughter Grace crowd surfing) 😂
Ask Me Anything: Life, Marriage, Sex & More, watch or listen to the full episode available on YouTube & Podcasts
#MarriageMonday Judah and I got into a fight this week…a big one…easily top 5 worst fights in almost 25 years of marriage. What could have contributed to this big blowup? We are more in love with each other than ever before, nobody did anything overtly hurtful to the other, and there’s no acute crisis. Looking back, I blame it on one thing: bottling a bunch of little things up until they exploded (and yes, that was me). I’ve still been regaining my energy from the rhabdomyolysis at the start of summer, we have been working through adjusting to being parents of adults and teenagers, we are dealing with professional pressure, and to be honest there has just been a lot on our schedule. These are all my excuses for not talking through the little things I have needed to connect with Judah about all summer. I didn’t feel like I had the energy to fight, and I thought I could just handle them on my own. Well, that wasn’t the case. Things would have been so much better if we would have just fought it out sooner. I think sometimes we avoid fighting when we know we should because somehow that just seems easier. But there are times when fighting is GOOD! Yes, there is even a scripture about “fighting the good fight”…but it’s not specifically about marriage. Fighting, when done “right” (see previous posts), can actually show our spouse how much we care. It can bring us together in a way like nothing else can. Are there things you have been holding onto that actually need to be let out? Trust me, it’s worth it!
#MarriageMonday Yesterday I was driving the kids and my 17 year old son, who has had his driver’s license for less than a year, told me to go through a yellow light. Well, I did go through the light…because it was the right thing to do, not because he told me to do it. Then I turned to him (yes while I was still driving), and informed him that I do not need him telling me how to drive. Obviously he pushed one of my buttons. You know, those instances where the emotion that comes from you is a bit stronger than the situation requires? Those places on the inside that are just a bit more tender than others. We all have buttons. And in our marriages we tend to know, at least instinctively, what our spouse’s buttons are. Do you use this knowledge to protect your spouse by avoiding tender areas, or do you exploit them by pushing those buttons at opportune times in order to get your way? I encourage you this week, at a time when no buttons have been pushed, to honestly answer these questions with your spouse. Maybe even voice what your buttons are so you can help protect the tender areas of each other’s heart. When done with selfless care, you will feel the intimacy and bonding of sharing this knowledge with each other.
Loved and valued. Forgiven and redeemed. Chosen and purposeful.
This is a powerful reminder of the inner strength and grace that we can embody. Being “clothed with strength and dignity” means wearing resilience and self-respect like a garment—something that defines us and shields us from doubt. This verse encourages us to face the future with confidence, knowing that with faith, we can overcome any challenge. The ability to “laugh at the days to come” reflects a deep trust in God’s plan, allowing us to embrace the unknown with joy and assurance. Let this be a reminder that no matter what lies ahead, you have the strength within you to meet it with courage and peace.
Jesus offers peace that goes beyond understanding and invites you to rely on His strength, not your own. Rest in the knowledge that God is in control, and embrace the spiritual rest that comes from trusting in Jesus’ finished work.
“How sad would it be that a life was spent trying to get, but a life never experienced just being?” — We loved our conversation with @devonfranklin on In Good Faith, watch and listen to the full episode on YouTube or wherever you stream podcasts.
When we openly share our doubts, they are met with care and tenderness. It’s in those moments of honesty that faith grows, not from fear, but from a place of trust. — Navigating Doubt, full episode of In Good Faith available on YouTube & Podcasts.
I refuse to believe it!! — Between Prayers &. Answers, full episode of In Good Faith available on YouTube and Podcasts
Loving Logically, with @emmanuelacho. Watch the full episode of in Good Faith on YouTube and wherever you stream podcasts.
He is faithful, never failing in His promises, and through Jesus Christ, we are given the gift of salvation and eternal life. This gives us hope, no matter what we face.
His grace knows no limits. Let go and embrace the power of redemption.
Fellow leaders, don’t underestimate the profound positive impact that changes can create in your community. — Check out my full interview “The Pain of Leadership” with The Business Journals.
He holds the plans for our life. We no longer need to spend energy worrying about every moment of the future.
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, full message available on YouTube
Are you living in unity with the “others” in your life? — How To Get Along with Everyone, full message available on YouTube
My peace and strength come from God alone. He’s my rock and protector, and with Him, I can’t be shaken.
Because of what He has done, all guilt and power of sin is gone. — Daily Guided Prayers are available everyday on the Churchome app. Download to follow along 🤍
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 — Follow along to Daily Guided Prayers with the Churchome app
#MarriageMonday Ok I will admit it…turning 46 feels old. I think it’s the fact that my 40th birthday feels like YESTERDAY…and when I do that again I will be 50. What do I do with that?!? But it has got me thinking about growing old with Judah. As in, we are actually going to grow old together! (Or we are already??) it’s given me perspective on what actually matters. I need to let go of the little annoying things that won’t matter when we are 80. But more importantly I need to make sure I am forgiving Judah and others daily so I’m actually capable of meaningful relationships for the rest of my life. What does the reality of growing old with your spouse bring up for you?
