A quiet prayer opens into a frank talk on priorities: why spare time exposes what we worship, how daily habits build intimacy in marriage, and why Scripture—not shifting culture—must lead. We read Hebrews 3, rejoice in Psalm 104’s order, honor a forgotten hero, and examine Maryland’s 1776 charter.

• carving time for God and spouse as a daily practice
• resisting cultural pressure to edit Scripture
• Hebrews 3 on Christ above Moses and warning against unbelief
• Psalm 104’s picture of ordered creation and human rhythm
• Proverbs 26 on actions revealing true character
• Medal of Honor story of Willibald Bianchi and reordering our honor
• Maryland 1776 constitution on faith, office, and public order
• resources for study and family reading, plus support link
• closing prayer and blessing for families and nations

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We reset our hearts around Jesus, ask hard questions about spare time, and walk through Scripture that reframes marriage, family, and courage. We draw lessons from Hebrews 2, Psalm 103, a Civil War hero, and Delaware’s early faith declarations to anchor daily choices.

• prioritizing God and spouse in spare time
• rethinking what we call necessary
• Colossians 3 on marriage and family roles
• Hebrews 2 on drift, death, and deliverance
• Psalm 103 on mercy, forgiveness, and praise
• warning against smooth words and hidden hearts
• Medal of Honor story of Hilary Barr
• resources: Founders Bible, American Patriot’s Bible, Federer’s quotes
• Delaware’s historic faith requirements and civic virtue
• the Lord’s Prayer as daily pattern

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We call for urgent, practical faith—read Scripture daily, pray, and reorder priorities toward eternity—while pressing into the meaning of “cleave” in marriage and the unchanging supremacy of Christ. History, Psalms, Proverbs, and a Medal of Honor story ground courage, character, and culture.

• gratitude and prayer for everyday gifts and first responders
• urgency about time, death and eternal priorities
• marriage as covenantal cleaving, not casual closeness
• Hebrews 1 on Christ’s radiance, authority and immutability
• Psalm 102 for lament and hope, Proverbs 26 against quarrels and rumors
• Arthur O. Beyer’s courage reshaping the battlefield
• founders urging daily Bible reading and Scripture in education
• culture shifts versus God’s steady truth
• practical steps to read, pray and pursue your spouse

If you are looking for a fun, family-friendly middle grade series, I would humbly recommend Countryside. And if you check it out and you enjoy it, if you would leave a review somewhere, I would greatly appreciate that.

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We press pause on daily noise to ask hard questions about time with God, marriage as a daily priority, and the quiet power of integrity at home. Along the way we read Titus 2, Philemon, and Psalm 101, warn against gossip, honor Albert Beyer’s courage, and revisit providence in the Constitution.

• gratitude for Scripture and freedom to read it
• marriage as daily priority over distractions
• Titus 2 roles, self‑control, and mentorship
• Philemon’s model of restoration and brotherhood
• Psalm 101’s call to integrity at home
• Proverbs on gossip as fuel for conflict
• Medal of Honor remembrance: Albert Beyer
• founders’ quotes on providence and the Constitution
• critique of Everson and church‑state confusion
• practical steps to reorder time, habits, and home

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We explore the math of time that shapes faith and marriage, then turn to Scripture, history, and vocation to call for courage, mercy, and daily acts of good. Prayer, Mark 10, and Titus 3 anchor a practical path from quarrels to gratitude and unity.

• opening thanks and prayer of intercession across vocations and families
• time arithmetic applied to faith and marriage priorities
• lay leadership and being Christians in every profession
• Mark 10 on one flesh and covenantal unity
• Titus 3 on mercy, doing good, avoiding useless quarrels
• Psalm 100 on gratitude and steady joy
• Civil War Medal of Honor story as courage and providence
• historical quotes on faith in public life
• warning against appeasement and compromised principles
• closing blessings and recommended reading

If you're looking for a family-friendly middle-grade fantasy series to read, I would humbly recommend Countryside. There's two books in the series, working on the third. And if you enjoy it, if you would share it with somebody else and leave a review somewhere, I would greatly appreciate that.

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We open with gratitude and confession, then settle into a plain, sturdy vision for prayer, marriage, and civic virtue rooted in Titus 2 and Psalm 99. Along the way we honor a Civil War sailor, consider John Adams and Lincoln on affliction and hope, and challenge the distractions that steal our devotion.

• simple prayer as a daily anchor
• marriage fidelity and actions proving love
• Titus 2 roles and lived integrity
• Psalm 99 holiness, justice, and grateful discipline
• Proverbs 26:17 on restraint and meddling
• grace that trains us to say no to sin
• Asa Betham’s courage and ordinary duty under fire
• John Adams, Lincoln, and virtue forged by hardship
• reordering loves away from sports, screens, and noise
• celebrating liberty with devotion to God

If you're looking for a family fun middle grade read, I would humbly recommend Countryside. You can get it Amazon, Barnes Noble, pretty much any bookstore can order it hardback, paperback, ebook. And if you enjoy it, if you'd leave a review somewhere and share it with somebody else, I'd be very grateful for that.

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Jesse Coop explores how viewing relationships as divine gifts rather than entitlements transforms how we treat our loved ones. Drawing from Andrew Jackson's 1834 letter, biblical wisdom, and early American leaders' perspectives, he emphasizes treating people as blessings we're grateful for rather than possessions we're entitled to.

• The difference between seeing loved ones as blessings versus entitlements
• When we view people as gifts from God, we pay attention to them daily like precious treasures
• Reading from Titus 1:1-16 highlighting qualifications for church leadership and the importance of sound teaching
• Readings from Psalms 97-98 celebrating God's righteousness and justice
• Medal of Honor spotlight on Charles Albert Besse, who demonstrated extraordinary courage during the 1877 Indian campaigns
• Noah Webster's assertion that neglecting biblical principles causes societal ills
• John Jay's statement that the Bible teaches us how to be happy in this world and the next
• The importance of biblical literacy for both personal and national flourishing

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Today we explore what it means to live an authentic Christian life through daily disciplines and faithful obedience. We examine whether our actions truly align with our professed faith.

• Challenge to evaluate if there's enough evidence to "convict" you of being a Christian
• Scripture reading from 1 Corinthians 7 on fulfilling marital duties and mutual submission
• Paul's powerful testimony in 2 Timothy 4 about fighting the good fight and finishing the race
• Reflection on storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth
• Historical quotes from John Adams and Benjamin Rush on Christianity's role in society
• Warning from Churchill about how "unwisdom, carelessness, and good nature" allowed evil to gain power
• Medal of Honor recognition for Henry Bertram's service in the Indian Campaigns

If you're looking for a family-friendly middle grade fantasy book series, check out "Countryside." Two books are available in the series so far, with a third one in progress. Your reviews online would be greatly appreciated.

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