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What does the Bible say about love in 1 Corinthians 13?  Who was 1 Corinthians 13 written to and how do we apply it to modern lives.  Can 1 Corinthians 13 help a millennial marriage?

3 Ways To Overcome Selfishness in Marriage: Love Does Not Seek Its Own

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Tiffany Montgomery 1 Comment

Are you a selfish person?  I am.  At least 50% (or more) of my thoughts and actions each day revolve around keeping life running without stress.  In my not so humble opinion, life is best when it is easy, doesn’t require change, and creates a sense of comfort.  If I am living life from a […]

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9 Steps to ID and Heal Disrespect in Marriage

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 44 Comments

Dealing with disrespect in marriage has two sides. When wives disrespect their husbands and when husbands disrespect their wives.  When I started trying to address the issue in my own marriage I wanted soooo badly to start with, “How do you deal with a disrespectful husband?”  God had other plans and they start with the […]

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2 Strong Ways to Fight Pride in Marriage

August 31, 2020September 1, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 48 Comments

The struggle with pride in marriage is real!  “Why did I ever get married?” “I would be better off doing this thing alone.” Do those kinds of thoughts ever cross your mind? They cross my mind.  Oh hello, my name is Tiffany, and I am a proud person by nature.  Today we will look at […]

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13 Powerful Ways to Show 1 Corinthians 13 Love in Marriage

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 16 Comments

Love is a desire we all share.  The desire to be loved is powerful yet the feeling of being loved is elusive, especially after some time being married.  Today we will pull together everything we have learned while studying 1 Corinthians 13 love as it applies to marriage. What Is The Meaning of 1 Corinthians […]

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Validation in Marriage: Why Love Does Not Brag in Marriage

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 5 Comments

I know my little blessings are trying to show off when I hear the tell-tell sounds of “Look at me, mommy.  Watch this.  Mommy, did you see me?”  They are quick to brag about all the good they do, eager for the praise they know will follow. As adults, we call that validation and validation […]

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How To Be Sure Love Is Not Jealous in Marriage

July 14, 2020July 21, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 2 Comments

When you walked down the isle what did you envision your life looking like in 5 or 10 years?  Did you picture yourself becoming jealous? I sure didn’t.  In fact, until recently I still didn’t think of myself as having an issue of jealousy in marriage.  Then in an in-depth study through 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 […]

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How To Show Kindness in Marriage

June 23, 2020July 21, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 1 Comment

Do you think of yourself as a kind person?  I always did before marriage.  Somehow when marriage is hard or I am irritable after a long day I struggle to know how to show kindness to my husband.  1 Corinthians 13 can help us understand kindness in marriage from a practical standpoint. What Is Kindness […]

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How to Show Patience in Marriage: Love Is Patient

June 9, 2020July 21, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 10 Comments

Are there parts of the Bible you read and think, ‘that sounds nice but how do you live that way for real?’  1 Corinthians 13 is one of those passages for me.  Love is patient, God says but how do you show patience in marriage when marriage is hard? Why Patience in Marriage is Important […]

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Reclaim Hope from Cultural Love in a Biblical Marriage

April 4, 2018May 17, 2019 Tiffany Montgomery 1 Comment

I just don’t feel that “in love” feeling anymore in my Biblical Marriage.  Why doesn’t he want to spend as much time with me?  What did I do wrong this time?  Ever thought any of these things as that Hopeless feeling overwhelms you? What if I told you that we have been sold a lie […]

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How to Create a Marriage Where Love Endures All Things (#Christianmarriage #Biblicalmarriage #Christianliving Marriage Monday #FindingHopeandJoyinmymarriage)

How to Create a Marriage Where Love Endures All Things

February 26, 2018July 21, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 9 Comments

Did you go into marriage expecting a fairytale ending?  I did.  Disney really sold me on the whole idea of a brave knight on a white stead who would ride in, gallantly sweep me off my feet, carry me into the sunset… and we would live happily ever after.   Disney lied – or at […]

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"The things you have learned and received and hear "The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." 

Philippians 4:9 NASB
Most days I get so caught up in the chaos and need Most days I get so caught up in the chaos and needs of life that I forget God has a plan for my life. 

Between feeding children and folding clothes, who has time for God’s plan? 

Then you add in all the problems that come through different seasons of life and I can begin to feel alone in the struggles. 

Today we will look at how to be still and really see God in the midst of our troubles. 

We will see that God is bigger than any problem!

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/be-still-see-that-god-is-greater/
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For years I struggled to feel loved or lovable. For years I struggled to feel loved or lovable. 

There are days that feed the fear and insecurity in my life, like Valentine’s Day! 

What is a Christian woman to do when she feels unloved? 

Is love important? 

In my search, I began to wonder about the great love of God. 

What does God say about His love? 

A Lot. 

Today I will share over 50 Bible verses about God’s love that convinced me I am loved and help me keep growing in faith!

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/how-to-find-true-love-valentines-day/
Happy Easter! He is risen... let's rejoice and p Happy Easter! 

He is risen... let's rejoice and praise Him for the salvation that is now ours to embrace!
Who else is excited to celebrate Easter together? Who else is excited to celebrate Easter together?

This is my fav day of the year... this one day is the entire reason for the Christian faith!

💕Jesus lived a life with no sin
☠️Jesus died the death I deserved because I - like all humans - am a sinner
🥰But death could not hold Jesus!  He conquered death and rose alive on the 3rd day!!!!!!

I didn’t earn it and I don’t deserve it... but God gave this beautiful free gift because of His great love!!!!

He loves you.  He wants you to have that free gift too...

The gift is salvation and eternal life with Him but it is also peace and comfort and help through this tough life!

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"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory o "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23
Soon our campus will be flooded with thousands of Soon our campus will be flooded with thousands of Christ seekers young and old and in all stages of spiritual growth. 

They come to church for Easter and Christmas. 

This is an amazing opportunity to serve the Body of Christ on our knees with strategically prayed scripture. 

Today I am sharing an Easter prayer Guide to help you get started.

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/how-to-pray-a-powerful-strategy-for-easter/
This was on the front lawn when I went out for my This was on the front lawn when I went out for my walk tonight!!!!!

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"The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, "The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." 

Lamentations 3:22‭-‬23 NASB
I needed this reminder today! I needed this reminder today!
Easter is coming and one way we get our hearts and Easter is coming and one way we get our hearts and minds ready is through books. 

Today I am going to share a list of my favorite books about Easter to help you get ready as well!

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/34-christian-books-about-easter-for-all-ages/
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will b “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10
"...but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is i "...but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." 1 John 1:7
Who is ready to join us for this FREE 5-day weight Who is ready to join us for this FREE 5-day weight loss prayer challenge on March 15-19, 2021?

Comment below to let me know you're signing up! I'll be there too and will love having more friends to chat in the group!!! 🥰😍

What will happen in the group? 

📍A new PRAYER each day 
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📍 The support of other women who understand how tough it is, so you won't feel so alone.
📍 Becky and Sara will guide the group and they are each maintaining a 100 pound weight loss and understand exactly what it's like!
📍 Most of all, you'll grow closer in your walk with Jesus as you give this area of your life over to Him.

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Participate in each of the 5 days’ challenges and be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

So there will be prayers | challenges | Helpful videos | and even more fun surprises!!!!!!

Be sure to visit each day of the challenge so you don’t miss the excitement.
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Comment below to let me know you're signing up! I'll be there too and will love having more friends to chat within the group!!! 🥰😍
Have you ever gone back to your browsing history t Have you ever gone back to your browsing history to find something only to find out it has been wiped clean? 

As the wife of a man who struggled with an addiction that was a red flag. 

One such morning about 10 years ago, I found myself asking google a question. 

I struggled with how to word it because I didn’t want pornography to pop up – some words bring filth no matter how you type them. 

Finally, I landed on a safe way to ask the question. 

Is virtual infidelity a ground for divorce?

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/is-virtual-infidelity-a-ground-for-divorce-biblically/
"The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious "The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy." Zephaniah 3:17 NASB
Are you a selfish person? I am. At least 50% ( Are you a selfish person? 

I am. 

At least 50% (or more) of my thoughts and actions each day revolve around keeping life running without stress. 

In my not so humble opinion, life is best when it is easy, doesn’t require change, and creates a sense of comfort. 

If I am living life from a selfish mindset, and it turns out my husband is also living life from that mindset, we have a problem. 

Today we will see 3 ways to fight selfishness in marriage all tied together in the phrase, “Love does not seek its own.”

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/marriage-monday-week-8-love-seek/
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow w “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today." Matthew 6:34 NLT
Does your life feel like a constant battle? Mine Does your life feel like a constant battle? 

Mine has for so long that I get uncomfortable when there are seasons of peace. 

The truth is, there is a real battle happening than what we can physically see. 

There is a Spiritual War happening whether you acknowledge it or not. 

Over the years God has taught me how to prepare for spiritual warfare by being still when fear attacks.

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/be-still-spiritual-warfare-do-not-fear/
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