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A Smart Marriage

A Smart Marriage Most of us have smartphones these days. They add a ton of convenience to our lives, mainly because smartphones are actually computers, and they run the apps that help organize our lives. An "app" is an application; a software program able to run on your device and…

Posted on April 13, 2020 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…

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

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Ready to Deploy

Let me say up front that I am not likening marriage to a combat zone! However, just as a soldier is made ready for his assignment in the field, a couple seeking to get married needs premarital counseling prior to embarking on the lifelong mission called marriage.I hope that you…

Posted on December 16, 2015December 17, 2018 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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The Two Mounts

There are two mountains I’m focused on: The Mount of Beatitudes and the Mount of Olives. The first is all about heart transformation and character change, which is the oxygen in a marriage. Husbands and wives who seek to live the beatitudes will have invigorating air to breathe in their…

Posted on April 1, 2015January 7, 2016 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Am I Ready for Marriage?

This is a question asked by many singles as they ponder marriage. It is also a question asked by many who are married, feeling overwhelmed by the challenge and wondering if they made the right decision. A decision of great magnitude requires great consideration. Jesus made this clear to the…

Posted on March 1, 2014December 9, 2015 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Marriage – A Prophetic Witness – A Reflection

A Prophetic Witness "The witness (testimony) of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Revelation 19:10) Prophecy is the testimony of God's heart for his people. Jesus spoke this witness perfectly; we do so imperfectly. This is the essence of being "prophetic" - to accurately reflect God's heart. Jesus was perfectly prophetic…

Posted on February 20, 2014May 25, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Seed Bearing Couples

Premarital counseling is one of our favorite activities. We share in the joy of each couple as they have found that "special one" to be their life partner. Celebration is certainly in order, as the search can be a sometimes long and exasperating process. To those still searching, take heart.…

Posted on October 29, 2013December 9, 2015 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Marriage Rich or Marriage Poor?

The Gospel is a mystery, hidden for ages and generations, but now revealed to us. The riches of the glory of this mystery, is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Wow; that's a lot to unpack isn't it? The Apostle Paul felt the same way: Him we proclaim, warning everyone and…

Posted on October 10, 2013December 9, 2015 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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God’s Foundation for Marriage

It's not your conventional marriage verse, but Second Chronicles 7:14, illustrates four foundations of a healthy marriage. (The inspiration and source for this post, comes from a message that my beloved Anne spoke recently, at a marriage seminar. To watch the entire message please visit our You Tube channel. See link…

Posted on September 3, 2013December 9, 2015 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Divorce: Whose fault was it?

It's called "no fault" divorce and is the law of our land. Simply stated, it means that when two people in a marriage have hit a brick wall, they are concluded to have irreconcilable differences. Approximately one-third of the states require a waiting period before a "no fault" can be filed;…

Posted on August 14, 2013December 9, 2015 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo