#MarriagePrayers: 2 Corinthians 5:9

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. — 2 Corinthians 5:9 ********** Whether we're at home or away ... That pretty much covers it, huh? Paul is reminding the Corinthians (and us!) the goal is the same no matter where we are: to please Christ. I was thinking about what it means to please Christ, specifically in the context of marriage. I looked at several other passages, some of which we'll be covering later in this series, to find out what ... [Read More]

Great New Show on Feeln

Who doesn't love a good Hallmark movie? Feeln is the Netflix for the Hallmark channel — all kinds of family entertainment and great movies. And now, Feeln is launching its own series, just in time for Mother's Day. “The Eleventh” is a Feeln original drama series that focuses on a young girl’s journey to getting to know her estranged grandmother in order to bring closure to the past and unite her family. I had the opportunity to screen the first two episodes in the series and, y'all, I'm ... [Read More]

#MarriagePrayers: John 15:8

Isn't Scott awesome? I loved yesterday's post and am incredibly thankful for his willingness to be a part of this series. He's a keeper, y'all! No doubt about it. ********** By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. — John 15:8 ********** We're fruit lovers at the Underwood house. All three of us. Last weekend, Scott was headed to the grocery store to pick up a few things and asked me if there was anything I else I wanted.  "Bananas," I ... [Read More]

#MarriagePrayers: Romans 8:5-6

Wow, y'all! Thank you for all the kind enthusiasm about this series! We had a busy day yesterday and it was so much fun to see how many of you had connected with our prayer that we'd be faithful to follow Him! This month is going to be amazing, I just know it!! ********** For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to ... [Read More]

#MarriagePrayers: Matthew 4:19

In the words of Effie Trinket, "Welcome, welcome, welcome!" I can't even put into words how happy I am you are here. And I have to say, starting this series on a Sunday makes me smile. It seems appropriate somehow to begin this month of focused prayer for our marriages on the day we gather to worship. ********** And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” — Matthew 4:19 ********** I don't like to lead through a crowd. I much, much, much prefer Scott  to be in ... [Read More]

#MarriagePrayers: 31 Verses to Pray for Your Marriage

Links to all the #MarriagePrayers are at the end of this post! ~ TL June 12, 1995. A friend of mine wanted to go hear this group called Eternity. I went with her because what else was I going to do on a Monday night. Little did I know ... That night would change my life forever. As one of singers introduced the members of Eternity (think similar to Truth on a much smaller scale), he mentioned he was from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. I knew someone else from Muscle Shoals so after the concert ... [Read More]