Give God Time

Raymund and Denielle's Note: This is an essay taken from "God is in the small stuff - and it all matters" by Bruce & Stan. We reformatted the paragraphs to make a better online reading experience.

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"Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act." - Psalm 37:7, NLT

If there's one thing we need in the midst of our busy, loud, and nervous lives, it's the inner peace and quiet and assurance that only God can give.

It's the only way to see God's purposes for us, let alone keep our sanity.

The thing is, God doesn't yell out and say, "Hey, you're neglecting me. Sit still for a moment so you can hear me."

The Husband's Leadership - Growing To Become the Husband God Wants You To Be (Part 4)

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Writer's note: This is the continuation of my previous blog post, "How to Love Your Wife the Biblical Way - Growing To Become the Husband God Wants You To Be (Part 3)" aimed to share some basic biblical knowledge to my fellow young husbands and/or husbands to be.

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In this post, I will talk about the kind of leadership that God wants a husband to have over his wife and family. 

As we all know, there are many different types of leadership styles that the world uses these days not only at work but also within the context of a family, such as autocratic, democratic, pacesetting, affiliative, and coaching.

God's mandate of leadership for a husband is a unique one, but it could also be applied not only with your family but also in a workplace setting.

How to Love Your Wife the Biblical Way - Growing To Become the Husband God Wants You To Be (Part 3)

Post written by Raymund Tamayo 

Writer's note: This is the continuation of my previous blog post, "Growing To Become the Husband God Wants You To Be (Part 2)" aimed to share some basic biblical knowledge to my fellow young husbands and/or husbands to be.

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The Biblical Love

The biblical kind of love is based on God's love for us. It is also called Agape love, which refers to the unconditional love of God for his created beings.

It is only through the understanding and comprehension of this Love that he himself had received from God can a husband begin to love his wife with the right motive and endurance.

Growing To Become the Husband God Wants You To Be (Part 2)

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

Writer's note: This is the continuation of my previous blog post, "Growing To Become the Husband God Wants You To Be (Part 1)" aimed to share some basic biblical knowledge to my fellow young husbands and/or husbands to be.

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According to the Bible, God has at least three purposes for marriage:

Growing To Become the Husband God Wants You To Be (Part 1)

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

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God's will for every Christian husband is to love his wife and lead his family in the same way that Christ loves and shepherds the church.

Take note, it is the husband who leads his wife and not the other way around, as Christ is the head of the church and also not the other way around.

No one can become a godly husband without following the perfect role model, Jesus Christ, on how He loved the church unconditionally. As husbands, we must carefully and purposely strive to follow Him, no matter how incompetent we may be at first.

The Blessing of Shalom

Raymund and Denielle's Note: We would like to share this post at Roy Lessin's meetmeinthemeadow.com to all of you. May our Lord God fill our hearts and minds with peace that passeth all understanding. Blessings!

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"Then Gideon built an altar there unto the Lord and called it Jehovah-shalom." Judges 6:24

“Shalom” is much more than a casual social greeting— it is a prayer, a blessing, a deep desire, and a benediction. It is a word that is packed with the full blessing of God. In Hebrew the word has many significant meanings throughout the Scriptures. The following blessing is a compilation of those meanings.

Envision us standing by you with hands extended, speaking these words of blessing over your life…

Realize That God Loves You

Raymund and Denielle's Note: This is an essay taken from "God is in the small stuff - and it all matters" by Bruce & Stan. We reformatted the paragraphs to make a better online reading experience.

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"This is real love. It is not that we loved God, but that He loved us." - 1 John 4:10, NLT

Love is a powerful emotion, perhaps the strongest of human emotions. 

People will go to great lengths to express love, and they will do almost anything to get love. 

So if love is in such demand, why does it seem in such short supply? To paraphrase the song, "Why is love the only thing that there's just too little of?"

You Cannot Have a Positive Life with a Negative Mind

Post written by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

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The human mind is more powerful than we can imagine. Our thoughts influence our beliefs, feelings and actions more than we know.

They rule what we are; in fact, we are what we think.

When thoughts are positive, life becomes hopeful.

When thoughts are negative, life becomes depressing.

Ergo, you cannot have a positive life with a negative mind. The two just can’t go together.

5 Priorities of a Godly Husband - A Must Read

Posted by Raymund and Denielle Tamayo

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One article that caught our attention these days was from www.onlinechristiansongs.com titled "5 Priorities of a Godly Husband - A Must Read" and we wish to share it here at Plain Haven.

Without further ado, here it is in full:

8 Ways to Get Ready for the Second Coming of Christ

Post written by Raymund Tamayo

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One of the most obvious certainties about earthly existence is the fact that someday each one is going depart from this world. This is as evident as saying that the sun is bright. 

However, it's sad to know that only a few people are watchful or even considering the unavoidable appointment with death or the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Be Aware Of Your Own Biological Clock

Our good and gracious God was even nice enough to put in place a biological clock that would remind us of our temporal status, yet people still ignore the warning signs. 

These wake-up calls haven’t escaped my attention. 

At age 36, I’ve noticed changes in my body fat, eyesight, mental capacity, and joints. 

They all express one common message: “Hey, Raymund, this is your halftime warning!”