The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

Let His promises protect your relationship - statement #5 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 22, 2018

  1. Let His promises protect your relationship John 15:5 (Part 1 - the critical importance of intimacy with Jesus) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in...
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Hold on for dear life - statement #4 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 21, 2018

'Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”' John...

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The cost of freedom - statement #3 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage Sep 20, 2018

(Part 1 - the critical importance of intimacy with Jesus)

“The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, ‘Come, follow me.’” John 1:43

Our...

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Repent - statement #2 from Jesus 28 statements from jesus marriage smalley marriage radio Sep 19, 2018

'From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.”' Matthew 4:17

  • A true disciple is not first a learner or reader of his...
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The transformational power of Jesus' words for your relationship 28 statements from jesus marriage smalley marriage radio Sep 18, 2018

  1. The transformational power of Jesus’ words John 14:23

"Jesus replied,“All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of...

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The best marriages have GRIT [replay] marriage smalley marriage radio Sep 04, 2018

Great relationships have grit: Passion and Perseverance

GRIT: firmness of character; indomitable spirit; pluck (dictionary.com)

Passion
An intense desire or enthusiasm for something. strong and...

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Your Dream Implementation - Married on Purpose marriage married on purpose smalley marriage radio Aug 28, 2018

  1. What is your dream statement
    1. To honor God and others by relentlessly pursuing authentic relationships, valuing hospitality, self-awareness, diversity, adventure, joy and freedom in Christ.
  2. ...
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Married on Purpose - The Game Plan marriage married on purpose smalley marriage radio Aug 21, 2018

  1. Without a clear and defined purpose (which we will from now on refer to as your DREAM) how can you expect your marriage to be all it can be? If you do not know where you are headed together as a...
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Bright Tomorrows - a story about mental illness and two psychotic breaks interview marriage smalley marriage radio Aug 14, 2018

Tim and Nancy's story should inspire anyone about what it takes to stay committed to each other through "sickness and in health"!

Tim wrote:

Since 1979 I have lived with the consequences of a...

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Relentless Community - a special sermon from South Africa personal growth sermon smalley marriage radio Aug 07, 2018

  • Hebrews 10:23-25 “23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love...
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Relentless Grace - a special sermon from South Africa addiction personal growth sermon smalley marriage radio Jul 31, 2018

    1. Relentless Grace
      1. No matter how far you run away or how disobedient you are, God still loves you and bathes you with His unending grace
      2. Phillip Holmes wrote, “He’s not ignorant of...
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[re-air] Four things every couple needs to know about sex marriage sexual intimacy Jul 24, 2018

Today we are talking about sex, possibly one of the greatest gifts outside of eternal life God ever gave humankind! To help us with this conversation, Dave Willis of strongermarriages.com, is...

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