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Move Under The Mistletoe {more than fine}

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 … Continue reading

Our Mirrors … Our Mates {More Than Fine}

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 … Continue reading

Myer’s Briggs and Marriage {More Than Fine}

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’ way of thinking, feeling and best … Continue reading

Raising Secret Keepers {More Than Fine}

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 … Continue reading

Because of “Now” {More Than Fine}

{Here is a word from Mr. Crenshaw, himself…} 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 “why to write” is summed … Continue reading

Boldness In Marriage {More Than Fine}

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 … Continue reading

Money: Praying On The Offense {More Than Fine}

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 … Continue reading

“iContact” {More Than Fine}

[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 … Continue reading