by chrisgoins | Dec 1, 2023 | Marriage and Family, Personal Growth
When Janet and I went through the greatest marriage crisis of our life, my counselor would often quote to me the lyrics of a famous Don McClean song. “They would not listen. They did not know how.Perhaps they’ll listen now.”—Don McClean, Vincent [2] Dr. Michael...
by chrisgoins | Nov 21, 2023 | Christian Life, Devotional, Mental Health
Three Decisions That Will Grow Your Faith “Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 contain three short verses with three simple,...
by chrisgoins | Nov 15, 2023 | Christian Life, Uncategorized
Our culture has deserted God’s law.The drift and desertion has been gradual and incrementalTaking place over decades.But the gap or chasm that now exists between God’s law and our thoughts, attitudes and behavior is colossal.The result?We’ve “embraced depravity.”One...
by chrisgoins | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
“[I will give them] a crown of beauty INSTEAD of ashes, the oil of joy INSTEAD of mourning and a garment of praise INSTEAD of a spirit of despair… INSTEAD of your shame, you will receive a double portion and INSTEAD of disgrace, you will rejoice in your...
by chrisgoins | Aug 15, 2023 | Christian Life, Jesus, Mental Health, Music, Personal Growth
Over the past few days one song has taken the nation by storm. The song? Rich Men North of Richmond Oliver Anthony Written and performed by a blue-collar man who worked 12-hour shifts six days a week in a factory in North Carolina. Like all of us, Oliver Anthony is a...
