Different from the World

We have an opportunity to appear on the Paul Finebaum radio program next week. His is a secular sports talk show. Jamie and I have been thinking about how to present what we have written to a decidedly un-Christian market. As Christian's we are called to be "in" the world but not a part "of" the world. As Paul, the Apostle, instructs in Romans 12:2, we are not to be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds, that we may prove what the will of God is. That which is good and acceptable and perfect. We are also called to be salt and light to a generation that is perishing.

We see so many Christians conforming to the world rather than being transformed by their relationship with Christ. Our daughter's favorite shirt is from a camp she attended years ago. On it is written the phrase "Carpe' Diem" or "seize the day". Many times we are afraid of what others will think if we express our faith or take a stand for what is right. When in reality the world is desperately searching for someone to speak some truth into their lives.

If we are salt, then we are a preservative to help keep our culture from disentegrating. We are called to enhance the lives of those around us, as salt improves flavor. We are the aroma of Christ and a sweet smelling incense to those that are searching for life. Be salt and light to someone today, Carpe' Diem!

Good Gifts

Jamie and I have met so many people over the years who struggle with their identity in Christ. Years ago when we first became followers of Jesus Christ, He gave us a revelation of how we are seen by our heavenly Father. That experience forever erased from my mind all thoughts of inadequacy because I saw myself through God's eye's. I knew that He loved me and accepted me without reservation.

That experience was a work of the Holy Spirit to forever change our perspective. Our prayer for you is that through the power of the Holy Spirit you too will see yourself through God's eye's. When that happens, Satan schemes can no longer be effective in condeming you because you know the truth! Your marriage will be so strengthened by this revelation that it will transform your relationship and take you to a higher place with Him.

Atlanta Live

Jamie and I were on the Atlanta Live TV show last Friday night. We had such fun, the hosts Roy and Sherry were great and we were able to share with the Atlanta cable market about Third Cord Secret and our passion to save marriages.

Over the last 15 years, we have counseled with more couples than we can remember. Now in our 25th year of marriage, we have seen so many that it is hard to keep them all in our minds. Their is one word which seems to come up in our conversations with couples over and over again. Hopeless! It's hopeless, we hear from either the hudband or wife or both.

We have learned that nothing is impossible with God. He can make the situation that appears hopeless turn around. He just needs a willing partner to help turn it around by agreeing with what His word has to say. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we will not give up." Gal. 6:9

If we will invite the Holy Spirit to show us the way in the troubled waters where marriage can sometimes take us, we will see Him rescue us if we are willing to continue doing what is right. We should not grow tired of doing what is right because we shall see the fruits of our efforts as long as we press through.