The Conundrum Over the past couple of months, my wife and I have been working on marriage material for our ministry. The material is based primarily on Ephesians 5:21-33. Verses 23 to 25 really caught my eye as a man and husband. It states “For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head... Continue Reading →
It has been a while since my last post marriage, and a lot has happened during that time. God closed the door on my job of five years, the one that brought us back to Texas after 20 years in Alabama. In the midst of the tension and chaos, God has been working, He is... Continue Reading →
Role Confusion "Any fool can be a Dad, it takes a real man to be a Father", is a quote I have heard most all my life. It is true, it only takes one sexual encounter to become a dad, but what do you do after that? The answer determines. whether you are the fool... Continue Reading →
Way Point 4 - Relational Maturity Preface Greetings, dear friends welcome to the final waypoint on our journey to oneness. It doesn't mean we have arrived, it simply means we have reached the farthest point to which we can go, relational maturity. As always I want to preface our discussion with this call out. While... Continue Reading →
Way Point 3 - The Adolescent Phase Who remembers the awkward phase between childhood and adulthood? When you felt you were old enough to take care of yourself and make your own decisions, but your parents knew otherwise? If you are old like me, you remember snippets of time but not the details. It might... Continue Reading →
Way Point 2 - Conception of the Marriage Relationship Jack and Jill went up the aisle, one day to be wed. In front of God, and in front of man, Their vows were boldly said We promise now to love one another, no matter, come what may. To you my dear, I will be true,... Continue Reading →
The Starting Waypoint - Twoness In our last session we discussed the marriage relationship and the concept of becoming one. Unity in will, thought, and purpose. Striving toward the same goal in one accord, and no, I don't mean a Honda. How does a couple obtain such a lofty state of being without losing one's... Continue Reading →
Discerning the Distance In life there are many forms of relationship. Family, friends, acquaintances, enemies, spouses, just to name a few. Each having its' own set of challenges, and its' own reward. The human existence was designed for relationship and the sooner we understand that, the sooner we realize the importance of relationship. I want... Continue Reading →
How attitude, approach and focus can impact Life, Ministry, and Business I (Ricky), am a Continuous Improvement professional by trade. My job is identifying and solving problems within organizations businesses, and ministries. What I have learned over the years in this role is that processes in business organizations mimic those in life, and vice-versa. The... Continue Reading →
Our non-profit ministry is called "Ministry-Manna", and our purpose is to grow and expand life's ministries through learning, life, and love.
