Author Archives: Intentional Faith

Honor is a lost word in much of our society.  People work for a paycheck and not a purpose.  They put in the least they have to do to collect their check.  We have all seen the difference in the worker and their work when they do it as for the Lord. Sometimes we treatContinue reading “Love Dare for Day 15”

1 Peter 3:7 (NLT) 7 In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will notContinue reading “Scriptures for Day 15 of Love Dare”

When was the last time you looked on your spouse with a sense of satisfaction and delight for no more reason than they are a part of  your life?  We need to remember and return to the value they held in our eyes from the beginning.  We must treasure them as the precious part ofContinue reading “Love Dare for Day 14”

Ecclesiastes 9:9 (MSG) 9 Relish life with the spouse you love Each and every day of your precarious life. Each day is God’s gift. It’s all you get in exchange For the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Song of Songs 2:3-4 (MSG) 3 As an apricot tree stands outContinue reading “Scripture for Day 14”

Thank you all for your prayers as Marcia and I went to her folks in PA to prep the house for summer and check in with them.  They continue to decline but the early 90’s can do that to a person.  They are fairly locked to their home but they are still independent.  Keep MaryContinue reading “Home Safe and Sound”

Bring me to see that what I have is there to be shared. Bring me to see that what I have is not the last word in life. Bring me to see that ultimately my security, my peace of mind depends not on my talents, not on my achievements, not on the status that goesContinue reading “Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit”

Talk with your spouse about adopting the boundaries or rules for arguments in the future.  Even if they are not ready for this, honor your own rules the next time you enter an argument. Make every effort to fight right.  Remember that the answer you are looking for is neither yours or theirs but ours. Continue reading “Love Dare for Day 13”

Up to this point, you have been working on how you think about and treat your spouse.  By now you should see some benefit is more positive feelings and the reward of a clear conscience.  Now we need to deal with the conflicts between the two of you.  Simply put, you must ‘fight right’.  HowContinue reading “Boundaries for Day 13”

Mark 3:25 (NLT) 25 Similarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart. James 1:19 (NLT) 19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Matthew 7:3 (NLT) 3 “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when youContinue reading “Scriptures for Day 13”

Mark 6:2-4 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?" they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! 3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother ofContinue reading “Study for May 5”