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<p>Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 The month of pursuing marriage in prayer is coming to a close and I can not say thank you enough for joining me on this journey to a {more than fine} marriage. &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/30/wait-with-anticipation-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>The Myers Briggs test explains much when it comes to my behavior this time of year. I am one who loves deep tradition, especially during Holidays, and my ESTJ personality type is known for this enthusiasm.  Who knew? Myers Briggs explains why I must make Mamaw Arden’s dressing for Thanksgiving and prepare it in her &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/27/move-under-the-mistletoe-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav"

<p>Iron sharpens iron, as one man sharpens another.   Proverbs 27:17 Marriage does its diligence to mirror back our sin. Before Brent, no one had to be bothered with my snappy, selfish attitude. Before Brent, no one had to be bothered with my body image struggles. Before Brent, no one had to be bothered with &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/25/our-mirrors-our-mates-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span

<p>&#8220;Grieve not the Holy Spirit.&#8221; — Eph 4:30 &#8220;All that the believer has must come from Christ, but it comes solely through the channel of the Spirit of grace. Moreover, as all blessings thus flow to you through the Holy Spirit, so also no good thing can come out of you in holy thought, devout &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/24/spurgeon-the-spirit-and-marriage-that-is-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="me

<p>Have you ever taken a Myers Briggs test? Myers Briggs is a series of random questions used to give us a basic understanding of our personality types. Brent and I took it several times as we served with Campus Crusade for Christ. Myers Briggs is helpful insight for knowing your teammates&#8217; way of thinking, feeling and best &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/22/myers-briggs-and-marriage-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span cla

<p>Saturday, I grabbed three yard rakes, three children and a large box of lawn bags and to the backyard we went. Today was the day for the Autumn task of raking leaves. Brent had gone camping so it was just the boys and me, plugging away one pile at a time, trying hard to rediscover &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/20/raising-secret-keepers-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>{Here is a word from Mr. Crenshaw, himself&#8230;} Early November, Becky asked me to pray about co-writing a few upcoming posts for a blog series on marriage. While at first it was difficult to know exactly what  to write (and still is), it is not difficult to know why  to write on marriage. My &#8220;why to write&#8221; is summed &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/19/because-of-now-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="met

<p>Guest Post by Beth Boggs @ Strengthened By His Word “When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted.” Psalm 138:3 (NIV)  “In the day when I called, You answered me; and You strengthened me with strength {might and inflexibility to temptation} in my inner self.” Psalm 138:3 (AMP) “In the day &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/18/boldness-in-marriage-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</s

<p>Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:8-9 Yesterday morning, as soon as my eyes opened, the Lord directed my thoughts towards &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/17/money-praying-on-the-offense-more-than-fine/">Continue read

<p>[Andrew] brought him to Jesus, Jesus looked at him and said, “So you are Simon the son of John?  You shall be called Cephas” (which means Peter). John 1:42  I blame it on the cell phone.  I really do. I noticed it first on college campuses.  Students walking to class, backpacks on, heads down, their &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/15/icontact-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Let all that I am praise the Lord!  How good to sing praises to our God!  How delightful and how fitting!  The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem and bringing the exiles back to Israel.  He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.  He counts the stars and calls them by name.  How Great is our Lord! &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/14/praying-psalm-147-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></

<p>Guest Post by Jody McNatt, even the sparrow&#8230; have you thanked God today for your marriage? 24 years ago, when i was lovestruck and waltzing through wedding plans, i would have bet you my bottom dollar that i&#8217;d have no problem giving thanks every single day for my soon to be husband. of course i &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/13/thank-you-honey-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a>

<p>Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.  1 Thessalonians 5:11 Meet Brent&#8217;s lunch box. This puppy is jam-packed with nutrients via a turkey sandwich, cottage cheese, peaches, a protein bar and a honey crisp apple. All compliments of yours truly.  {Que &#8211; back pat} But if you look &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/12/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-encouragement-more-than-fine/">Continue re

<p>I [Paul] was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan’s angel did his best to get me down; what he in fact did was push me to my knees. No danger then of walking around high and mighty! At first I didn’t think of it as &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/11/lets-talk-about-weakness-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Jesus said, &#8220;Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you.  Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy to bear and the &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/09/if-you-married-an-introvert-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>&#8220;Christian women have come to believe on the one hand we’re to always treat others the way we want to be treated, and on the other that doing this for our husbands makes us a doormat.&#8221; -Elspeth, Traditional Christianity [Jesus] emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.   And &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/08/serving-counter-culturally-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span

<p>Since God chose you to be the Holy People he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tender-hearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Make allowance for each other&#8217;s faults and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:12,13 My three boys argue as fiercely as they &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/07/forgivenss-is-a-choice-more-than-fine/">Continu

<p> I&#8217;ve been praying about today. I&#8217;ve been praying because the past month Jody McNatt and I have been spending our Wednesday words on a vision the Lord gave Jody for {Grace Words Wednesday}.  And I was concerned that {More Than Fine} and {Grace Words Wednesday} might be too many words and themes and series surrounded &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/06/before-you-cut-out-your-tongue-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <sp

<p>{Guest post by Sue Molitor@ Living Free In Him} In May 2012, my husband and I were on a getaway in Key West.  It was just the two of us without the kids, a rarity!   We were in one of God’s most beautiful creations together, yet we seemed more distant than ever in our 13 &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/05/7-words-that-can-change-your-marriage-more-than-fine/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Do not let the sun go down on your anger&#8230; Ephesians 4:26b I didn&#8217;t go to bed mad.  Things were just unresolved. September and October were record-breakers for our busiest months on file.  Week after week we jam-packed each day full of activity.  Our iCalendars were to the max, posing us as &#8220;event hoarders&#8221;. And &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/11/04/if-marriage-gets-a-bellyache-more-than-fine/">Continue readin