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Jimmy and I are hosting this 4 week marriage class starting January 10th! Click the link for info and to register.

4 Week Marriage Class 4 week marriage class at The Bridge Church

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Life Languages We all want to be seen, heard, and understood at work and at home. Most relationships fail because of miscommunication and misunderstanding; in fact, management consultant and author Peter Drucker says that over 80% of management problems are a result of faulty communication. The solution? We need t...

PRAISE THE LORD for DATES! Can I get an AMEN?! I always knew Dates were precious but ever since Covid they have gone through the roof in both their value and their need around here!

Speaking of Covid and marriage… let’s talk a bit about how our marriages may have been impacted over the past few months …

We’ve all had unexpected circumstances thrown at us haven’t we? Kids home from school unexpectedly, spouses working from home unexpectedly, maybe an unexpected job loss or illness and lets not forget an unexpected lock down. Maybe other things were thrown your way… how about loss of childcare or the isolation from loved ones? Or maybe the loss of loved ones? All things that we did not expect from life this year and were unprepared for how much they might affect us.

So just a little check in here. How has your marriage relationship been through all of this?

Truthfully I was surprised at how much quarantine affected our own marriage. I was a bit alarmed actually! We have a strong marriage and yet we found ourselves arguing more, upset more often and having to pause to talk things through more regularly. We were dealing with increased stressors in many areas - work, parenting, financial stressors, and the anxiety of what was happening in the world around us. It shouldn’t be shocking that these things will take a toll on our marriages!

Don’t be alarmed, though. Strong ships weather tough storms! We build our marriages to last if they are in fact built on Christ, the Solid Rock.

In John 16:33 AMP Jesus tells his disciples, “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding.]”

W O W . WOW!

Jesus and His offer of perfect PEACE is ours for the taking (and enjoying) today, right now. Not only His peace (which is perfect, complete, lacking nothing!), but his OVERCOMING POWER and abiding victory! They are ours as we connect deeply with Him and allow His life to flow through us! As we do this, and only as we do this, can perfect peace and abiding victory extend to our marriages. So lets do this!

If there is stress, anger, frustration or disconnect operating in your marriage I urge you to get alone with the Father and ask Him to search your heart to pinpoint the cause of that stress, anger and frustration. I urge you to exchange those feelings for His peace and power. Daily. And to move toward your spouse in love. Together, empowered by Christ, you will overcome the many unexpected things being thrown your way. And I believe you will experience the overcoming power of Christ in your marriage.

Also - try to get out on a date - even if just for a bit. Our Marriages need nourishment, time and attention even more right now.

Blessings!
Rachel

Tonight we celebrated Passover for the first time. At the end of our meal Isaac asked, "Mom, can we do this every year?". And I think we will! So rich with meaning...such a wonderful way to pass on that rich meaning to our kids and such a powerful way to come under, once again, the blood of the Lamb that saves, protects, and delivers. I'm sure we'll change and add some elements next year as we are still learning but this was a good place to start.

Passover Seder Message

Gooooood Monday morning, y’all! I ordered this print about a month ago from the amazing and it has been a tool that has raised the mark in our home the past few weeks (mostly for mom if I’m honest! 😅)! God wasn’t joking when He told us in Deuteronomy 6 to put His words and truth everywhere for our children and us to see. We need so many reminders! We have fancy posters and prints around our house as well as simple printed computer paper taped up. Whatever works 😜 Truly. While this pandemic has provided many challenges it’s also provided some wonderful opportunities for us to sow into our kids spiritual lives. What scriptures or quotes are hanging on your walls bringing YOU encouragement and life right now? We want to know!

Had a rough few days over here and wanted to pass on something that really ministered to my (Rachel) heart today (and many times in the past as well). Jimmy took the kids with him to run an errand and while I was at home alone I made some bread. While the bread was proving I put this on and had some soaking time on the kitchen floor. Tears and truth flowed. I've used this music many times to "be still and know" in God's presence and today the music was so fresh and timely. Sharing in case anyone else is having a rough day or week and looking for a fresh way to connect with the Lord.

Kimberly and Alberto Rivera - Draw Near (Full Album 2003) © RiveraSong Publishing - All Rights Reserved Track List: 1. Draw Near 2. My Dove 3. I Worship You 4. Your Faithfulness 5. Streams 6. Wash Me 7. All 8. The C...

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High Shapers™ often work long hours in dedication to their plan. It is important for those who speak this Life Language™ to slow down and relax, reflect and relate. It often takes intentionality and planning to make this happen!