Why do you think a man marries a certain woman? Is it because she is pretty? Her hair? Her clothes? Men normally don't marry a woman on how she looks. But, he will marry a woman on how she looks at him. Boaz was an example for all men to follow. He worked, he was free-hearted with what he had, he kind, he was a protector, he was not afraid of Ruth knowing his business, and those he trusted were trustworthy. This is just to list a few of his qualities. A woman admires a mans decisions about things. So, men-------do you have qualities that make a woman comfortable? Do you make good sound and wise decisions? If not, read the book of Ruth. Then reread the book of Ruth. Make of list of qualities you get from Boaz and compare yourself. Make a decision to improve. Seek Godly counsel in making decisions. Ask God to help you and lead you.

Ladies, you have a part to play in the puzzle. Don't put your husband down all the time. Let him know he is loved, let him know he is important, look at him with love and admiration in your eye and not just contempt. Have you ever just stopped doing whatever you are doing and looked at your husband in the eye and told him, "thank you for all you do for me and the family because I could not do what you do." Build him up. The more you thank him and build him up, the more he is going to want to make better decisions and do the right things.

May God richly bless you and keep you -----------------------------

I have learned that you have to make good use of your time and opportunities, and use your words carefully. Anger, pride, and unforgiveness will destroy me. It will hurt others but I will be destroyed by them. Never lose hope, peace and honesty. In all have have gone through the peace gave me a realy comfort. The most valuable things you will ever have are love, family and friends, and kindness. The other things you own---are just that---things. Your fortune, success, and dreams are never certain. Life happens. Your circumstances can change over night. But your commitment, sincerity, and hard work make your the person you are. But, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are always and truly constant. God's love is always with you,
God's promises are true. When you give God all your cares and problems, KNOW God will see you through.
If you will live simple, you will take burdens out of your life you were not suppose to have to start with. Love and care for everyone. And show it. Sometimes it is hard to do, but once you start showing more love and care for others, they in turn show more love and care for you. It can be catching. Speak kindly to others and about others. You would not want someone talking bad about you. When you have done all this--prayerfully leave the rest to God. God knows it all. So He knows exactly what needs to be done and how to get it done.
May God bless you----------------------------------------

I know it has been awhile since I blogged. But I have had alot going on. I have moved and have gotten settled in my new place. I am really liking it.
If you have missed any of the last 3 weeks at CIOC, you have just missed it. That is all there is to say. We have had some church up in the house. Last Sunday, it sounded just like there were hundreds of people in there worshipping. It is getting better and better. God wants to give us our hearts desires. Just don't stop praising Him. I really believe we are going to be in our own church building soon. God will bless us for all we do for Him. Keep praying and staying in the Word. Then you will grow stronger and stronger in God. I pray the talent in our church we have not yet seen will show itself soon. I thank God for everyone who steps up to the plate to do the smallest of things for our ministry. It is usually the things no one ever sees, and they are the most important. Let's all invite people to our church and make them feel welcome. We have to do our part to grow the church. It is not just one or two peoples responsibility. May God bless you and keep you ------------------------------------------