Marriage
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For Better or For Worse
Those of you who are married and reading this may remember a promise you made on the day of your wedding. That day is always such an exciting time in life. I remember it like it was yesterday. I can close my eyes and see how beautifully the church building was decorated, how the groomsmen and bridesmaids looked, where the minister was standing, and that look on Jim’s face as he watched my father escort me to the front of the building. Somewhere in our picture albums I have a copy of the vows that we said on that day. We made promises to one another and committed our lives to one another and…
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Finding Treasure Right Where You Are
Just a few days ago, a father and son in North Carolina made a remarkable discovery. On a 14-acre piece of land they bought a few years ago, they found a piece of wood sticking out of the ground due to recent dryer, almost drought-like conditions. As they worked down near the wood, they figured out that the wood was part of a ship that was a little over 100 years old! The area used to be used for gold mines, but when those were basically given up on, some of the equipment was also left behind and forgotten. Now, over 100 years later, this father and son got the…
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A One-Step Process to Become a Superstar
At some point, almost everyone has dreamed of being a superstar. While very few people achieve celebrity fame, almost everyone has thought about it. And a whole lot of people really wish they could be famous. Today, I want to give you a simple one-step process to achieve superstardom. But, before I share it, I have to add one caveat; one disclaimer. This one step will not make you a world-wide phenomenon. This process won’t get your name in any newspaper or on the headlines of famous websites. You won’t get any interviews on TV or radio. You won’t be asked to write a book and go on a tour.…
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Reconnect: A Retreat for Preachers and Preachers’ Wives
Every couple needs time to step away from the normal run, run, run of life and think about their relationship. Preachers and their wives are no different. That’s why we are excited to let you know about a special 2-day retreat being held in October that is exclusively for preachers and their wives. The retreat is called “Reconnect,” and we are thrilled to be part of the planning of it. Several months ago, our friends Josh and Amanda Ketchum met with us about this idea, and we have been working on it ever since. Today, we are proud to unveil this retreat and hope that you will encourage your preacher…
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Are You Living a Coinstar Life?
Not long ago, I heard and read about an interesting trip a man made to a Coinstar kiosk. As many who read this already know, you can take your loose change to one of these kiosks and dump it all in there. You can then receive a voucher for the total amount (minus the 11.9% that the company keeps). If you don’t choose to receive the voucher, you have the choice of getting an eGift card or making a donation to charity. I’m guessing that most people opt for the cash (or the voucher for cash). Apparently, that is what this particular man I heard/read about had in mind when…
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A Christian Young Person’s Letter to A Future Spouse
To the One I Already Love, I am your future spouse. Somewhere, a family is raising me to love God supremely and to strive to be holy. They understand that I am not perfect, but they are correcting me and helping me grow in my faith, so that I can be prepared to face the world and not shun my walk with God. But, they are also preparing me for you. From a young age, they have taught me about marriage, both in their words and in their example. They aren’t perfect parents–and I’m sure yours aren’t either–but they try to show me what it means to put God first…
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20 Years
For 20 years, she has been Mrs. Faughn. For 20 years, she has stood beside me through laughter and tears. For 20 years, she has had the one smile that could make any day of mine brighter. For 20 years, she has helped me draw closer to Christ. For 20 years, she has been the one I could go to when I could go to no other human being. Today, June 5, marks 20 years since Leah Moon became Leah Faughn. She honored me by saying “I do” and by taking my name. She honored me by choosing to be a godly wife. She honored me by choosing me above…
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Episode 122: How Our Marriage Has Changed in 20 Years [Podcast]
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_122.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS (Player not displaying or working? Click here.) Next week, Adam and Leah will celebrate 20 years of marriage. So, on this week’s podcast, they talk about the importance of understanding change in marriage.
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Reminders for a Christian Vacation
It’s the time of year where, since schools are out, families hit the road for weekend getaways or week-long excursions. Roads are clogged and tourist areas are filled, but the memories that are made are worth it. Sadly, a great number of Christians seem to think they can take a vacation from their Christian faith just because they are on vacation from work. Instead, as you make those travel plans, please keep the following in mind. #1: Plan Where You Will Worship. Even though you are traveling, the Lord’s Day still should come first. Take the time to know where you will meet with the saints on the Lord’s Day.…
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One Man and One Woman for Life!
At times some statements are heard so frequently that we fail to really listen to them. They might even become a part of our own vocabulary. We may recite the familiar phrase without giving a great deal of thought as to its meaning. Recently, I heard one such phrase. A good brother in Christ and fine gospel preacher “informed” those who were listening to him about God’s design for marriage. He said (as have many others before him), “God’s plan for marriage is for there to be one man and one woman for life.” For some reason, for the first time, hearing that statement on that occasion caused my mind…
