Loving Your Spouse!
Stephanie and I, my bride of 30 years, dive into some tips to enhance your Valentine’s experience, but most importantly, how to strengthen your marriage! Based on Ephesians 5, together, we dive into the elements of “love and respect” and how we apply these to serve each other better. We throw some fun ideas in there to keep it fun!
Words Matter: The New Word of theYear
Each year, we set out to START the New Year right! We set new goals, establish new year's resolutions and maybe even commit to a new diet or join a gym. (Not so sure on the diet part)
For the past couple of decades, I have chosen a very specific word. Yes, I said wordas in one word. I research that word, study it, pray over it and preach it. 20 years ago, this all started with the phrase the Lord gave me regarding the word: Choices. This phrase rang in my ear and became a Chapter in my book, "Start Here, Go Anywhere." "Choices Made equal Consequences Paid" and the opposite is true as well. "Choices Made equal Rewards Gained." That one word, "Choices" is critical to our humanity, our past, present and future circumstances. The subtitle of my book became my life's teaching: "making good Choices and Recovering from bad ones."
Previous years have included in depth studies on words like: Joy, Gen Z, Courageous, Fasting, Delineation and Unequaled. Of course, Wisdom was an early "choice" of words as I began this 2 decade word search.
As I grow older and have come through what I call a "mid life mellow," I find myself thinking more about the beginning of a new life. The end of this life has never scared me, but the curiosity of what I will reveal as this year's word is becoming more and more the top of mind thought.
Before I announce this word, please let me challenge you to think about what your word would be? Study, Research, Discuss and even Preach that word throughout the coming year. You will find, like I did, there is so much treasure in a single word.
My word for 2025 is ...... (drum roll, please) .... ETERNITY.
I am excited to continue my study on the Great Return of Jesus Christ to Rapture HIS Bride. I plan to study the Prophecies in greater depth, see those continue to be fulfilled and prepare for that Glorious day. ETERNITY is a long time... and I want to be ready. How about you?
I speak my 5 P prayer over you today: May the Lord grant you Peace, Protection, Prosperity, Promotion and Productivity in Jesus name!
- Richie Hughes
Thanksgiving Top Ten
While I love Christmas and Easter and the attention to worship during those 2 holidays, sometimes I appreciate the Thanksgiving season in a different, but inspiring way. The focus on simply being "Thankful," and the time of Reflection for ALL that our Lord has done for us is special to me.
By nature, I am a note-taker and list-maker. I journal daily. I document the day by noting my prayers, reflections, my Hopes, and Dreams. I challenge you to make a list of the things you are Thankful for in this season. Mine reflects the most serious and also a few little things that I am thankful for in 2024. (In no particular order)
My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. His Love, Mercy, and Grace!
Family-
My Wife (she is Exceptional- I call her Godly HOTTY!)
My 2 daughters who love the Lord and Make me Proud everyday
My NEW Son-in-law- I finally got a boy!
My Heritage instilled by my Christian Parents. I honor my Father/Mother
SEC Football! College Football in general > NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.
Salsa, Pico De Gallo, Queso- CHIPS! Chuy's, El Cazador, La Parilla
My Church, My friend and Pastor and Loving People to do life with
TN River- Wake Surfing, Jet Skiing, Fishing, The Summer Sunsets
ruachglobalnetwork.com Faith Leaders! IYKYK.. if not, JOIN us!
Krispy Kreme and Chick-fil-A - Enough Said!!! (Don't judge me!)
The most precious Holy Spirit..."Through it All" - Andre Crouch
Prayer! His Answers! Without Ceasing for more Faith, Family, Finances and Friends. (His promises and to be "Anxious for Nothing")
Well, there you have it. Yes, I know I left out SO MUCH, but that is where YOU come in! Make your list and post it! Let's share how Thankful we are for this most Joyful time of year!