C’mon couples…have any of you ever been at a place in your marriage where things just aren’t going well?? Be real now!! What about Beckie & I you ask? Well, guess no more!! Our marriage has been put to the test over the past 5-6 years. Like red wine (so [...]

Proverbs 22
11 He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.
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Throughout the Scriptures, the characteristics of having a pure heart and gracious speech is important to our King. Possessing these qualities will open the doors of leaders hearts and will grant us friendship and favor [...]

Psalm 103:19
The Lord has established His throne in heaven and His kingdom rules over all!
My Beckie’s thoughts [She is Incredibly Awesome!!!!]
I get so overwhelmed at times, perplexed by my life, parenting, the bills and other aspects of life.
But His kingdom rules over all – over all of me – over all my family!
I trust the [...]

Malia (my 12 year old Princess) & I read Proverbs 17 this morning in the NIV, NKJ and NLT versions. We stopped at the verses that stuck out to us and talked about how they apply to our family situation and lives right now and what we are each going through. Here’s [...]

It’s unfortunate at times when we receive so many emails – they are great, but long, and we have more emails to open, read, cruise & sort through — emails galore. Here’s an email that I almost deleted, but as I read through, I heard a voice within my heart, saying, “Live, Love, Laugh…on [...]

Twenty two and a half years of developing an intimate relationship – Thanks Jesus!!!
Intimacy in friendship, communication and OH YES…SEX! Not to embarrass Beckie or myself, but there are few out there willing to be real and honest about this area of intimacy. When spouses hide their weaknesses, problems and feelings regarding [...]

Remember Mrs. Anonymous – the lonely married woman? Her prayers are being heard and answered!!
Thanks Mrs. Anonymous…for following up with your great report. God is real, alive, cares and loves us, and ANSWERS PRAYER!! Watch out husbands. God is listening to the prayers of lonely, hurting wives. They are His [...]

Here’s the second half of “Mrs. Anonymous’” email to me. This list prompted, provoked and promoted my heart to step it up as a husband. Mrs. Anonymous helped me to evaluate my role, call and practical ways to keep my Beckie as the apple of my heart!
I’m praying for all the Mrs. Anonymous’ [...]

In an “anonymous” email question that came to me regarding the desires and expectations of a wife, I replied by asking, “How would you like to be treated – what do you expect from your husband?”
Here’s “Mrs. Anonuymous’” reply…
To Pastor Rod,
Here is a list of what wives(women)want. This is some of the things I [...]

You would think after over 22 years of marriage that I would have learned to control my anger when I get frustrated. I can honestly say that there are many times where I blow up at my beautiful Beckie or kids for silly or small, manini-kine reasons.
I’m still learning that I need to…
Look out [...]