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Unequally Yoked

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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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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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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Breaking Faith

An Act of Treachery... Breaking faith is an act of treachery. Strong language for sure. Treachery is akin to betrayal, infidelity, disloyalty, even treason! Breaking faith can apply towards God and also towards one another. "Have we not all one Father? Did not one God create us? Why do we…

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Mike & Anne Rizzo by Mike & Anne Rizzo

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Be Persistent in Your Resistance

The Same Answer Awakened recently by a howling wind at 3:00 AM, these words were clearly on my "inner audio" - Be persistent in your resistance. I instantly knew their source - a Bible verse that I had been meditating on for a couple of days. "When word came...to our…

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

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Armor of God – Summary

I've really enjoyed studying through the armor of God with you and will be writing a more extended version on this subject soon. Below is a brief summary/review. In case you missed a week, each section title is a link to the full blog on the particular piece of armor.…

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