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Unequally Yoked The principle of “agreement” and its importance was established long ago. “You shall not plow with an ox and a donkey together.” Deut. 22:10 There are some species of animals that are not comfortable with one another. They also don’t pull the same when yoked. Donkeys have a…

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Marriages of Steel

Marriages of Steel It was April and the year was 1912. The world’s then largest luxury liner was launched on its maiden voyage. One of its boasts was that it was unsinkable. End of story: more than 1,500 people died; the last Titanic survivor passed away in 2009. The ship…

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Before and After

Before & After Before and After: we've all seen the pictures. It could be weight loss photos, a home remodel, or a fashion makeover. The before and after dynamic is filled with hopeful anticipation and often results in a navigational challenge. I.E. Now that I'm here, it's not what…

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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The Happy Warrior

Happy Warrior... William Wordsworth wrote the poem, Character of the Happy Warrior, in honor of Lord Horatio Nelson, one of the most famous and revered captains in British naval history. The "happy warrior" (Lord Nelson) fought his last battle at Trafalgar, off the coast of Spain. Napoleon Bonaparte, in league…

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Marry the Right Person

Marry the Right Person We first started to converse one day in the cafeteria lunch line—Bible college students from the same hometown. It was not a star-struck, “love at first sight,” enamored moment, à la Hollywood style, but over the weeks as we became friends, attraction was in action. By…

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Husbands 101 – Sexuality:The Physical Connect

Physical Connect... A healthy sexuality needs a good foundation to rest on. It is not a stand-alone component. In the context of marriage, best friends will have the best sex. Husbands, you and your wife are brother and sister in Christ. Your spiritual union is the real power source in…

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Husbands 101

Reassurance... Husbands, perhaps your heart will resonate with these questions. Why does your wife ask you, “Do you love me?”, when you have already told her before that you do. Why does your wife take it personally, when you communicate that you need some space, some time alone? Why does…

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Belonging

Jesus and the Father are residing inside of me, making their home in me. The presence of the Godhead is indwelling. Jn. 14:23 There is "Another" living in me. This is a beautiful description of "belonging." The opposite of belonging, is to be disconnected. The Word of God makes it…

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Beloved of God

Beloved... I am very grateful, to be living in a beloved kingdom. “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.” Col. 1:13 To be “beloved” means to be: admired, cherished, treasured, the apple of one’s eye. This is who…

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Greatest Asset in Marriage

Greatest Asset... The greatest asset unto living the Christian life, is in hearing what God is saying. Jesus made this clear when he visited seven major church centers at the end of the first century. There was a unique message to each city church along with this counsel: “He who…

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Unequally Yoked

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Marriages of Steel

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Before and After

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

The Happy Warrior

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Marry the Right Person

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Husbands 101 – Sexuality:The Physical Connect

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Husbands 101

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

Inspirational

Belonging

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Beloved of God

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Greatest Asset in Marriage

Posted on April 8, 2019April 6, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo