Eastertide: Remembering What Christ Did for Us
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by Barbara Rainey
2d ago
“This is my body which is for you … This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24-25   “But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jude 1:17 In the historical church, the season between Easter Sunday and Pentecost is called Eastertide, a festive season for celebrating the risen Christ. Historically it lasted 40 days until Ascension Day, also called Holy Thursday, to mark the 40 days Jesus remained on earth before returning to heaven. In recent years, some church trad ..read more
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This Valentine’s Day, Make Plans for Romance
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by Barbara Rainey
1M ago
Do you ever wonder how we can feel so fatigued today, despite all our modern conveniences that are supposed to save us time and make life more comfortable? How can we be so busy, so stressed, so fractured? For many, the pace of life presents the biggest deterrent to marital romance. When Dennis and I wrote a book about romance, we surveyed more than ten thousand couples. We found that the top issues hindering romance today are exhaustion, pressure, and busyness. You can explain it any way you want, but remember romance is like a fire. If you neglect the importance of romance in favor of jugg ..read more
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A Marriage Marked by Unhappiness, Addiction, and Infidelity
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by Barbara Rainey
1M ago
Over our 50 years of ministry, Dennis and I have met many couples who’ve gone “all in” on God’s plan for marriage. Most of those couples have experienced the wonder of God’s transformative work in changing them and their marriages to what they always dreamed when they first married. Tim and Kathy went to one of our Weekend to Remember marriage events and for the first time heard that God is the author of marriage and He delights to make it work. They did not know Jesus as their Savior, but they soon surrendered to Him and His plans for their lives. The change in their lives is dramatic to sa ..read more
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The Messiah Mystery: A Quest to Follow Clues to One of the Greatest Mysteries Ever
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by Barbara Rainey
2M ago
Have you ever tried to solve a mystery? Or have you read a detective novel or two where you have no idea now it will end? Some of the most fascinating detective stories are full of twists and turns that leave you surprised and hungry for more. Did you know that God’s story in the Bible is actually a series of clues? It’s true! And the clues in the Old Testament reveal one of the most mind-boggling mysteries of all time—the Messiah who would come one day to live on the earth and pay the ultimate price for our sin. You see, with God nothing is random. Every detail is ordered with purpose. So ..read more
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Observing Lent: A Season of Waiting and Worship
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by Barbara Rainey
2M ago
Is waiting something you enjoy and eagerly look forward to? Not me! When I think of waiting, I think of sitting in a doctor’s office waiting room. Or sitting in my car on the freeway, with traffic stopped dead and no exit nearby.  Or standing in line at the department of motor vehicles for what seems like hours. Waiting is not my favorite way to spend my time, but waiting does remind me I’m not in control. God’s ways are higher than mine, He knows circumstances I can’t see, and He even allows waiting for me and you to teach us patience for reasons we’ll never know. B ..read more
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‘Spoonful of Sugar’: Bite-sized Morsels of God’s Word
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by Michele Scallion
2M ago
We know you are busy! And we also know how easy it is to neglect God’s Word when life is moving so fast. If you ever need a reminder of why God’s Word is so important for all of us, read Psalm 119. It’s full of wonderful descriptions like “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (verse 105) and “Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart” (verse 111). Another favorite is “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (verse 103). God’s Word isn’t just good for us like medicine, which often tastes bitter. It’s good for us ..read more
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Cradle to Cross
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by Barbara Rainey
3M ago
Beautiful Savior, What more could be done than Thou has done! Thy death is my LIFE, Thy resurrection my PEACE, Thy ascension my HOPE, Thy prayers my COMFORT. Help me give thanks today and forever. Amen. A Puritan prayer quoted in Valley of Vision, compiled by Arthur Bennett The incarnation of Jesus … His first coming to earth … incognito … as a tiny baby … is the focus of our month-long Christmas celebrations. Or is it? Christmas has become a feel-good, everyone-be-happy season. Even those far from God join in the festivities because it’s easy to ignore the Christian origins ..read more
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Does Your Marriage Feel Hopeless?
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by Samuel Rainey
4M ago
I have only flown first-class twice, and in neither case did I pay for the premium seats. I was bumped one time because I was flying with someone who was a diamond/platinum/other-fancy-metal frequent flyer, and the other time because my wife, Stephanie, was pregnant. I won’t pay for these upgraded seats for two reasons—I’m too cheap, and they don’t get me to my destination any quicker. But I can say that flying first class was pretty awesome, especially on the flight that was 3+ hours. I think a lot of people might say they expected (or currently expect) marriage to be like flying first clas ..read more
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13 Great Ideas for Practicing Gratitude During Thanksgiving and Year-Round
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by Barbara Rainey
4M ago
  The more I learn about, think about, and practice gratitude, the more I realize it is one of the best ways of demonstrating our faith in God. Thanksgiving week provides an opportunity to teach your children about the value of showing gratitude as a way of life—all year long. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 tells us to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus.” Gratitude is a mindset to be cultivated and grown. The more you focus on gratitude, the more you truly desire to give thanks in all things, the more it becomes a practiced way of life every day. Here ..read more
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Do You Know About All Saints’ Day?
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by Barbara Rainey
5M ago
I’ve long had mixed feelings about Halloween. Yes, it’s a fun family time—especially for kids—to dress up in costumes and celebrate the fall. But in our present culture it has also become a strange celebration of horror and death … to the point where sometimes you want to turn your kids’ eyes away from the grisly costumes and decorations. But in recent years I’ve learned more about the day after Halloween—and that’s a day worthy of our attention and our celebration. That day is All Saints’ Day. It falls on November 1 and is meant to show gratitude to God for those believers who have gon ..read more
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