Have you ever been tempted to do something wrong or unwise? Sure, you have! Have you ever had the desire to touch someone that you knew could cause issues in your relationship? Sure, you have! The difference between a husband or a wife who is able to over any temptation is the one who understands the deception of temptation and the process involved. If you have never been in situations where you have been tempted, now is the time to repent and come clean (smile).

The truth is, none of us are exempt from temptation. Whether, it’s from the coworker, the friendly mail person, a high school sweetheart, a stranger or a church member, we are all susceptible to temptation. This blog will equip you to understand why temptation is so deceptive and how to overcome it.

Let’s start with a simple dictionary definition. Temptation is “the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. Many can identify with this definition because we were all tempted at one time or another. Th...

Are you a thankful person? Are you a thankful spouse? Are you a thankful parent? Did you know that you can be intentional about being thankful? What does the bible say about being thankful and how is this connected to hopefulness? Let’s get started with a few well known verses.

“In everything, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1Thess 5:18).

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful” (Col 3:15). 

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him” (Col 3:17).

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful” (Col. 4:2).

Just by reading these verses, you will quickly agree that thankfulness is important to God. However, what many do not always understand is how thankfulness is connected to hopefulness. Hence, a thankful heart is a hopeful heart. 

Hope is a critical component in everyone’...

Money! Money! Money! Show Me The Money! My fellow “Marriage Researchers,” how would you like to be a, “Wealth Building Marriage Researcher?” You can, and I want to show you how.

Contrary to what some may believe, wealth creation is an important part in marriage. Deut 8:17-18 is key to understanding this principle. It reads, “Otherwise, you may say in your heart, 'My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.' But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you the power to make wealth.” I need you to understand that you should use your God given abilities to create wealth for yourself and your family. The key, however, is remembering God as your source. A quick warning from Prov 10:2. (NLT) is also helpful, “Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.”

Financial difficulties, in most cases, can add stress to your marriage. In other cases, financial difficulties can hinder growth in your marriage. Many couples are al...