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Author: Mike & Anne Rizzo

Mike and Anne Rizzo have been in pastoral ministry for over thirty years and currently serve as directors of Marriage and Family Ministries at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri. They carry a passion for personal mentoring, teaching, and raising up marriages that exalt the name of Jesus. Mike and Anne have three grown children and one grandchild, and are the authors of "Longing for Eden: Embracing God’s Vision in Your Marriage", and "Vertical Marriage: A Godward Preparation for Life Together."

Spiritual Formation

An Attractive Gospel

An Attractive Gospel If you are a follower of Christ, what first made the gospel attractive to you? I've heard it said that desperation and revelation are two primary forces that draw a person to God. In my case, it was desperation. My life as a twenty one year old…

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

The Artist’s Palette

Artist's Palette I liken it to a "parachute of words" falling from above and landing in my mind. It doesn't happen often, which makes it more special. Here's a most recent occurrence: My personal and spiritual growth is the palette from which I add color and beauty to my marriage.…

Posted on March 2, 2020March 1, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Undying Love

A Love That Never Dies Something that will never die is imperishable; not liable to corruption. As I was concluding my reading of Ephesians this week, I was struck by the last verse: "Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love." Eph. 6:24 (emphasis mine)…

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Building A Storehouse

As I approach the forty-five year mark of walking as a disciple of Christ, I've been pondering the importance of building a storehouse. Celebrating my spiritual birthday, is even more enjoyable than celebrating my natural one. Being "born again" was more exciting than being born the first time! In retrospect,…

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

marriage

Be True to Yourself

It’s been over four hundred years since Shakespeare wrote the words, “To thine own self be true.” A more updated version reads, “Be true to yourself.” We all get the gist, right? Being a people pleaser is a barren and tiresome road to travel. I need to be the authentic…

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Being Thankful-Year Round

Holiday movies have always been the custom in our family. One of my faves is The Miracle on 34th Street, circa 1947, in original black and white. The movie begins with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and culminates at Christmas. In our home, these are the bookends of the holiday…

Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

One Thing

One Thing One thing. Kind of narrows it down, doesn’t it? “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” Mt. 13:44 (emphasis added) …

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Switchbacks

Switchbacks In visiting our daughter recently in Colorado, we took a drive through a canyon road. If you've ever done any driving in the mountains, you are familiar with switchbacks. Here's the definition: "switchback" - a 180° bend in a road or path, especially one leading up the side of…

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Losing a Loved One

Are there any places in your heart that feel heavy or unresolved due to losing a loved one? We are all unique and experience loss in our own way. One thing we have in common is access to the God of all comfort. "Praise be to the God and Father…

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

“In Between” Seasons

The Masquerade Looking back over years of experience, the most challenging seasons in my life have been ones that I would label as the "in-between" times. It's often related to pressing circumstances where I feel like I'm just getting by and wondering when the abundance will arrive. Or I may…

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Author: Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

An Attractive Gospel

Posted on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

The Artist’s Palette

Posted on March 2, 2020March 1, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Undying Love

Posted on February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

Building A Storehouse

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

marriage

Be True to Yourself

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Being Thankful-Year Round

Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Spiritual Formation

One Thing

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Switchbacks

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Losing a Loved One

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

“In Between” Seasons

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo