For those who enjoy reading my poems and writing here in blogville, you are all invited to the book signing / reading at Cedar Hill Lutheran Church.
Sunday July 17th 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
"His Gift To Me"
is unending love
my responce to Him
is to share that love with others.
Thank you all,
and remember God loves YOU!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Thought's On Marriage
In the United States one out of every two marriages ends in divorce. And some people believe there is no hope of a marriage lasting. But I think if you look closer you will find there is a way to increase the longevity of a marriage.
The old saying “the family that prays together stays together”, is more than just words. Researchers find that daily prayer in a marriage will greatly diminish the risk of divorce.
Most people look for a mate by several different reasoning’s. Physical attraction, wealth, social status or charm is just a few of the things some look for in a mate. While these are good qualities in a mate, they often forget the most important element, being a Godly person.
We need to first choose a believer who is willing to live by God’s word.
Marriage is not a fifty-fifty partnership. It IS a one hundred-one hundred partnership. Each partner is consistently giving one hundred percent of themselves for the other. It is each ones responsibility to do whatever it takes to buildup the union. By placing God at the center of a marriage, seeking His guidance in all matters, and daily praying with each other, the marriage is focused and strong.
Marriage, even the strongest will face trials and struggles. But if the marriage is based on God’s love and forgiveness these trials will not derail it into destruction.
Even if one partner seems to be giving more than the other, stand firm, trusting in God’s love, display a positive and joyous appearance. Let God work. The other partner may see and desire that which they see in the other and resume the full partnership with God’s help.
It is imperative that Christians strive to repair the family unit which has taken such a beating in today’s world. And the best way I see to show this to the world is by living as God would have us live.
Carl A. Gooch
The old saying “the family that prays together stays together”, is more than just words. Researchers find that daily prayer in a marriage will greatly diminish the risk of divorce.
Most people look for a mate by several different reasoning’s. Physical attraction, wealth, social status or charm is just a few of the things some look for in a mate. While these are good qualities in a mate, they often forget the most important element, being a Godly person.
We need to first choose a believer who is willing to live by God’s word.
Marriage is not a fifty-fifty partnership. It IS a one hundred-one hundred partnership. Each partner is consistently giving one hundred percent of themselves for the other. It is each ones responsibility to do whatever it takes to buildup the union. By placing God at the center of a marriage, seeking His guidance in all matters, and daily praying with each other, the marriage is focused and strong.
Marriage, even the strongest will face trials and struggles. But if the marriage is based on God’s love and forgiveness these trials will not derail it into destruction.
Even if one partner seems to be giving more than the other, stand firm, trusting in God’s love, display a positive and joyous appearance. Let God work. The other partner may see and desire that which they see in the other and resume the full partnership with God’s help.
It is imperative that Christians strive to repair the family unit which has taken such a beating in today’s world. And the best way I see to show this to the world is by living as God would have us live.
Carl A. Gooch
What Father's Do
What Fathers Do
Surrounded by the dark I cried out to you,
And you came and you helped me through.
Father, in the middle my pain and misery,
You came not sparring your love for me.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
When in frustration I was angry at you,
Still you let me know your love was true.
When I was weak, thought I could not go on,
Father it was you that helped me stand strong.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
In a time when I did not know what to do,
With your mercy you made me brand new.
As tear filled my eyes, I know you wept.
And you stood guard over me while I slept.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
You are my Father and will guide me in all I do,
Your promise I claim, knowing I can trust in you.
Every time I have called on you, you came.
And your love always remained the same.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
Help me to be more like you,
for now I am a father too.
Carl A. Gooch
Surrounded by the dark I cried out to you,
And you came and you helped me through.
Father, in the middle my pain and misery,
You came not sparring your love for me.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
When in frustration I was angry at you,
Still you let me know your love was true.
When I was weak, thought I could not go on,
Father it was you that helped me stand strong.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
In a time when I did not know what to do,
With your mercy you made me brand new.
As tear filled my eyes, I know you wept.
And you stood guard over me while I slept.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
You are my Father and will guide me in all I do,
Your promise I claim, knowing I can trust in you.
Every time I have called on you, you came.
And your love always remained the same.
And now I know that’s what Fathers do.
Help me to be more like you,
for now I am a father too.
Carl A. Gooch
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