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The Stretching – Day 33

Posted on October 4, 2011 by marriageonamission

We know the feeling. When our faith is being stretched to the max. Relentless pulling and stretching and pulling some more. But, why? Because our faith is still too small. And, while it’s much more comfortable to leave our faith the size that … Continue reading →

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The 5th Season – Day 31

Posted on October 2, 2011 by marriageonamission

Evidence of the changing season surrounds us. Autumn colors line the highways of New England, drawing thousands of tourists who want to drink in this beauty. But even with all the glorious foliage signaling fall’s arrival, this is not the season that captivates us. We … Continue reading →

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Man of the Tombs – Day 27

Posted on September 28, 2011 by marriageonamission

They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee. When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or … Continue reading →

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A Little Closer – Day 25

Posted on September 26, 2011 by marriageonamission

Every Sunday evening for the last nine years, we’ve chased after God together. We open His Word and feast on it. Chewing and chewing on every morsel; taking it down into ourselves…into our marriage. We discuss those in need of prayer…and … Continue reading →

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The 6th Sense – Day 23

Posted on September 24, 2011 by marriageonamission

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:17 Define light and momentary. Over the course of the past week, we’ve sat across from couples whose troubles included multiple … Continue reading →

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God’s Workmanship – Day 21

Posted on September 22, 2011 by marriageonamission

I left our room to be alone and pray, and I saw her there… Fully at peace. Conpletely content. Doing exactly what she was created by God to do. Nothing less. Nothing more.  For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His … Continue reading →

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What if? – Day 20

Posted on September 21, 2011 by marriageonamission

What if we believed? I mean really, REALLY  believed? Really took God at His Word regarding the miracles for which we long? I “blame” the delivery delay of my miracles on God. “It must not be His timing yet,” is the … Continue reading →

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Arise! – Day 18

Posted on September 19, 2011 by marriageonamission

Drove by a graveyard today. Couldn’t help but think about all the marriages that have been buried by unforgiveness, prodigal wanderings, greener grass, satan’s ploys. The cemetery would have saddened me if not for the fact that, years ago, our marriage was pronounced dead too. Buried … Continue reading →

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Because – Day 16

Posted on September 17, 2011 by marriageonamission

When we’ve driven for days into what feels like the middle of nowhere… When it’s only day 16 and we’re already weary and slowing… When we’ve lugged books and handouts and handouts and books and suitcases and laptops and Bibles and … Continue reading →

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Freefall of Faith – Day 14

Posted on September 15, 2011 by marriageonamission

Until we looked more carefully at our atlas yesterday, we had no idea our route through Canada would take us so close to Niagara Falls. As a child, I remember hearing stories about people who tried to make it over the falls in a barrel. Their … Continue reading →

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