The beautiful love story of Sarah and Marius. Two young people tired of the dating game. Finally they both trusted God to lead their hearts. Go to Answered.TV for more videos of miracles and answered prayers.
Life is Good (Aiane Karla Original)
So long, goodbye, to days without the sunshine. …even more so now
that the clouds have made way for a shade of blue that’s bluer than the sea
I try to be in a super-cali-fragilistic-expi-alidocious state of mind most of the time
I mean, you gotta do what you gotta do
But if you must know, my strength comes from the One above.
Chorus:
There is no secret to a life full of laughter
but remember there is no such thing as happy ever after
You might as well stop wishing and hoping, it isn’t always greener on the other side
Take it from me, life is good, God is on your side
Should the weather choose to rain on your parade on the best day of your life
You should know to dance in ther ain and sing your heart out to
the One who decided to shower You with love
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His love is higher than your highest hopes and dreams, and much wider than your silly grin (2x)
(Chorus)
Take it from me, life is good; God is on your side. :) :) :)
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Song details. This was the very first song that started my love of songwriting. It was written in 2009 while I was driving eight long hours (solo) from Orlando, FL to Marietta, GA. There had been some light pitter-pat of the rain on the freeway (which I loved…because I love rainy days), but the sun also made its beautiful appearance after being a little bit bashful and hiding behind the clouds. …hence the first few lines of the song. I recorded my ideas on my Palm Centro’s voice memo app. Ahhh…those good ole pre-iPhone days! Life is Good has a special place in my heart; it is, to me, an allegory of the soul’s sunshine-after-the-rain days. This was the music video featured in Single Creek, a documentary on Christian singlehood.
“It isn’t always greener on the other side. Take it from me, life is good, God is on your side!”
Oh, yes, HE IS! :)
Growing Your Marriage God's Way | by Pastor David Asscherick
A wonderful seminar on marriage by Pastor David Asscherick. Please share this with your single and married friends and family.
Devotional // 9.28.2012 | The Sanguine
Summary: Sanguines are warm, genial, and outgoing, with a natural charisma. They like to be with people. If you recognize yourself to be a sanguine, you will see areas of weakness in your life that the indwelling Christ can strengthen.
Book read: A World to Love by George E. Knowles
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Devotional // 9.27.2012 | A Variety of Temperaments
Summary: Life will be happier and more productive if we understand something about our own temperaments and of those with whom we closely associate.
Book read: A World to Love by George E. Knowles
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Devotional // 8.3.2012 | Calvary’s Love
In Dr. Gary Chapman’s book called The Five Love Languages he writes about five different ways people like to communicate (and receive) love: acts of service, words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch and gift-giving. Though most people usually express love best and most with their primary (and sometimes even secondary) love language, there are some who have mastered the skill of being multilingual in communicating and showing love. For many, the words ”I want you to know I love you, but I don’t know how to show you,” are frequent mind visitors.
Wanting to communicate love to friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, classmates and even strangers, yet not knowing how to start can get downright disappointing. We all look up to role models - people we admire - for ways to improve our love language (or learn others that are still a wee bit foreign).
…but we must remember this. None of our human role models are perfect.
Devotional // 6.25.2012 | Happiness Doesn’t Come with Confetti
Source: Robert H. Pierson, Faith Triumphant
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Click HERE to listen to a preview of my Christian love song called I’m Praying My Way to You.
Don’t Keep It a Secret
by Ellen White
A young man who enjoys the society and wins the friendship of a young lady unbeknown to her parents, does not act a noble Christian part toward her or toward her parents. Through secret communications and meetings he may gain an influence over her mind; but in so doing he fails to manifest that nobility and integrity of soul which every child of God will possess. In order to accomplish their ends, they act a part that is not frank and open and according to the Bible standard, and prove themselves untrue to those who love them and try to be faithful guardians over them.
A Foretaste of Heaven
by Ellen White
Man was not made to dwell in solitude; he was to be a social being. Without companionship the beautiful scenes and delightful employments of Eden would have failed to yield perfect happiness. Even communion with angels could not have satisfied his desire for sympathy and companionship. There was none of the same nature to love and to be loved.
God himself gave Adam a companion. He provided “an help meet for him”—a helper corresponding to him—one who was fitted to be his companion, and who could be one with him in love and sympathy.
Qualities to Be Sought in a Prospective Husband
by Ellen White
Before giving her hand in marriage, every woman should inquire whether he with whom she is about to unite her destiny is worthy. What has been his past record? Is his life pure? Is the love which he expresses of a noble, elevated character, or is it a mere emotional fondness? Has he the traits of character that will make her happy? Can she find true peace and joy in his affection? Will she be allowed to preserve her individuality, or must her judgment and conscience be surrendered to the control of her husband? … Can she honor the Saviour’s claims as supreme? Will body and soul, thoughts and purposes, be preserved pure and holy? These questions have a vital bearing upon the well-being of every woman who enters the marriage relation.
Qualities to Be Sought in a Prospective Wife
by Ellen White
Let a young man seek one to stand by his side who is fitted to bear her share of life’s burdens, one whose influence will ennoble and refine him, and who will make him happy in her love.
“A prudent wife is from the Lord.” “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her…. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.” “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her,” saying, “Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.” He who gains such a wife “findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the Lord.”
Vital Factors in the Choice
by Ellen White
Great care should be taken by Christian youth in the formation of friendships and in the choice of companions. Take heed, lest what you now think to be pure gold turns out to be base metal. Worldly associations tend to place obstructions in the way of your service to God, and many souls are ruined by unhappy unions, either business or matrimonial, with those who can never elevate or ennoble.
Weigh every sentiment, and watch every development of character in the one with whom you think to link your life destiny. The step you are about to take is one of the most important in your life, and should not be taken hastily. While you may love, do not love blindly.
Parental Influence on Children
by Ellen White
Parents should never lose sight of their own responsibility for the future happiness of their children. Isaac’s deference to his father’s judgment was the result of the training that had taught him to love a life of obedience. While Abraham required his children to respect parental authority, his daily life testified that that authority was not a selfish or arbitrary control, but was founded in love, and had their welfare and happiness in view.
Fathers and mothers should feel that a duty devolves upon them to guide the affections of the youth, that they may be placed upon those who will be suitable companions.
