Tuesday, December 31, 2013

A Quick Observation

Marriage is similar to a roller coaster ride. For example, the couple enters together, experiences it's ups and downs, twist and turns and even a few occasional ruff spots around certain corners too ...

A quick observation, the same person that began this joyride with you, held your hand even when you felt a faint and is still the one that chats away your fears, consoles you when your feeling blue and lifts up your spirit like no other person on this planet ... Finally, their always willing to extend their loving hand to you when the ride concludes ...

The moral to this post is that a roller coaster ride is a metaphor for a loving marriage  ...
  #Amen,
 
Blessings,
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Thank You Jesus

My GEM is serenading me with his guitar, blowing kisses my way and whispering sweet thoughts into my hears. Lord have mercy, this man is truly a multi tasker when it comes to making my heart beat 90 miles per hour ... 
 
During all this lovely dovely stuff, our 4 joyful sons  are out like a light. WOW, my hubby truly knows how to push my romantic bottom ... Thank you Jesus for blessing me with such a caring man ...

#HaLLeLuJaH,
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Two Innocent Babies


Conversations between couples can at times spiral roll in distinctive directions ... For the following reasons: one,  the male or female can feel a bit intimated, clam up and put a lid on their emotions even before the discussion starts. Or two, both of  them can eventually mature and grow as a couple, based upon the fact that their sincere with each other, just like two innocent babies  ...

Not to mention, whatever you share with your spouse during a discussion, make it your duty to address him or her with love and respect, this way those minor issues won't turn into major ones ... Why don't you try this on for size?
 
Proverbs 10:19 (HCSB) - When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his lips is wise.
 
Blessings,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (C)Copy Right 2011 All Rights Reserved

Monday, November 25, 2013

Let's Get ReaL?

Love just isn't a four letter word that's written on: postcards, notebooks or t-shirts. It's how you value the person you proves to love, respect and/or apparently forgive their silly mistake ...

Let's get more real when it comes to love? If the man or woman you love is dealing with some serious and unexpected issues, do you rush to your knees, aid them in prayer or do you go "A Wall" and join th
e crowd that's tearing him or her down? Did you know that this is what the bible suggest when it comes to love?

Galatians 5:22-23 (NCV) - But the Spirit produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23. gentleness, self-control. There is no law that says these things are wrong.

Which tree are you picking your fruit from?
 
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Friday, November 22, 2013

Secrets shouldn't Exist!

The foundation to a loving and successful relationship is called trust ... Without trust, it's likely that a couple won't make it past 2 to 3 mouths. Statistic also show that couples that tend to withhold information from each other are only building endless walls of sorrow and unnecessary misunderstandings ...

Think about this before you confide more in a friend instead of the person your dating, engaged to or plan on marrying in the future ...
 
Proverbs 4:23 (NCV) - Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.

PONDER THIS?

Introduce Jesus Christ into your life's, sprinkle a dab of love, respect, forgiveness and oh yes, trust ...

1 John 4:18 (NCV)  - Where God’s love is, there is no fear, because God’s perfect love drives out fear. It is punishment that makes a person fear, so love is not made perfect in the person who fears.  

Blessings,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (C)Copy Right 2011 All Rights Reserved

Monday, November 18, 2013

Moving In

My GEM of a husband and I are always talking about how its a pity that the words Moving In has such a different definition from when we were kids.

In the past, the neighbors that lived in the neighborhood for a longer period of time would introduce themselves to the new families that entered the community. For example, they'd invite the new families for a cup of coffee and a slice of apple pie. Or they'd accompany their kids in order to meet the new neighbors son or daughter and happily share a little parental advice regarding the school systems, teachers and other teen activities in the neighborhood.

We're writing all of this because yesterday we saw a new family Moving In and everyone acted like they didn't care. Moving In, the process is the same; however the way people react, has definitely changed. What a shame that society has forgotten this ...
 
John 13:34 (NLT) - So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.

With this we'd like to conclude, have a Terrific Tuesday everyone ...

Blessings,
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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Just Relax!

Ever so often, a man(husband) and woman(his wife) tend to debate about how to eventually handle past issues that as a result evolve into martial disputes, needless arguments and/or pushing each other away ... Maybe, at that moment you feel like it's a sure fire method to all the above madness; however why don't you two take a step back and ponder this? Don't you understand that you didn't meet by accident or chance; but instead that your loving encounter was destined by God? 

Furthermore, both of you were joined together for greatness and that's why the devil doesn't waste any time when it comes to meddling in your relationship. You see this is the proper of his destructive mission; but without a doubt the Lord has a heavenly design for both of your life's. That being said, read and study the following bible verse carefully?
 
John 10:10 (HCSB) - A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.
 
Thus, instead of focusing your attention solely on your martial bumps, why don't you switch gears and reminisce about when you two fell in love, wed and finally brought forth little bundles of joy(babies) into this world? Now, the moral of this post is to pray so that Jesus Christ can teach you two how to Just Relax!  
 
Blessings,
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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Together, We Pray!

During our sunny days or toughest storms, together we pray everything away! We join together in order to ask God through bending our knees, holding each others hands and opening our mouths with endless praises for the Lord ... We know and believe in our hearts that in our unity, all our struggles are minor, our tears are less and our laughter is louder.  Oh yes, we're happier because together we pray in this type of way ...

Matthew 6:6 (HCSB) - But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
 
Praying together has been the key to our blissful 25 1/2 years of marriage ...

Blessings,
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A Spur of the Moment: Got the Just?

A Spur of the Moment: Got the Just?: Decisions shouldn't be made on a spur of the moment or to tickle a person pink either. Due to the fact that your going to have to liv...

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Thursday, September 19, 2013

The Prescription

A bit of advice for all you wife's that feel the need to turn a conversation into an altercation ...

Proverbs 14:1 ~ The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
 
Take this into consideration when you chat, discuss or share your opinion about anything with the: man of your dreams, the guy you dated for a period of time, got engaged to, finally said "I Do To" and gave birth to his & yours tokens of love(the babies) ...
 
Proverbs 15:1 (HCSB) -A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Haven't you discovered that a kind and respectful tone goes a long way? Furthermore, it leaves a positive and lasting mark in the mind and heart of the person you wish to spend the rest of your life with ...
 
Food 4 Thought,
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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Rain Drops

We love the rain, especially when it falls on our faces; because its a perpetual reminder of all our most jubilant childhood memories ... The unconventionally ways we used to jump up and down in those messy puddles of water, while at the same time playfully ignoring the stuff our loving parents would say to us all the way home. For example, this was one of their favorite phases, "Don't get your school clothes dirty" ...
 

Nonetheless, what really stands out in our minds was the first time my GEM & I experienced our first kiss under an unexpected rain storm ... That was and still is Pure Heaven in our eyes and we're also convinced that this is what the Lord had in mind for us too ...

Genesis 2:18 9NLT) - Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.”

We live and love to praise the Lord's name, in the rain ...

Blessings,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (C)Copy Right 2011 All Rights Reserved

Monday, July 29, 2013

Marriage Monday

Husbands and wife's all over the world, we have a little loving  advice and here it is ... Can you find it in your hearts to stop yelling so loud because your keeping the kids in your community up all night? Besides the neighbors who live 4 blocks away from your house can clearly hear how your bashing each other. Another thing, conduct yourselves like mature adults and refrain from rolling your eyes in front of your kids or answering each other in a vulgar tone also ...  

Enough is enough, why don't you get back on track and try to focus on the positive stuff that's gone on in your marriage. You know what we mean, when you fell in love, experienced your first kiss, got hitched and gave birth to your wonderful kids? Those are the mile stones that you should look back on and not the endless debates over power, who's turn it is to take out the trash or how much money you earn more than your spouse ...

Before both of you say good night, don't forget to take the time to say I'm sorry about whatever was said in a moment of anger, on the other hand be more courteous when you savor this ...

Ephesians 4:32 (NCV) ~  Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ.

Blessings,
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

"Definitely for You"

Two titles, one person and a bag full to the rim of non stop responsibilities to tend to; nonetheless we can't forget that some of you were first wife's, married to the man of your dreams before God blessed your wombs; with the fruit of bottom of your love ...

That's right loving wife's, I'm talking from experience, your children will always be your babies, needing you all through their: infantile, toddlers and you'll still witness their adolescent stages; however during all of that time, what's your husband supposed to do? Are you expecting him to bury his head in the ground like an ostrich? On the other hand, have you forgotten that both of you have anniversaries to celebrate, memories to create and a fire in both of your hearts that continues to burn - Till Death due you Part?
 
Keep this in your heart and mind 24/7 ...
 
Proverbs 14:1 (NLV) - The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

Blessings,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (C)Copy Right 2011 All Rights Reserved

Friday, June 21, 2013

A Couple's Seminar

When a person is content with who they really are, where they've come from and how long it took them to get where they're at, while at the same time learning a wise lesson during that journey. Then and only then will you truly know who you are ...

This is crucial in a marriage, because if either spouse comes into the relationship not realizing their true sense of value, then any wind can blow them away. In addition to, leaving a deep emotional scar that only God and time can heal. In conclusion, prayer is essential in every moment of our life's ...
 
Psalm 119:58 (HCSB) ~ I have sought Your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your promise.
 
Blessings,
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Let's Talk

Why do so many marriages end up in domestic violence or divorce for the smallest things? Words are said, feelings are hurt and objects are tossed in a violent rage. All of this could have been avoided if  both parties would have: commonly sat down, thought first before they spoke and realized that it wasn't worth all that stress ...

Most of all, so many couples don't want to say the two magic words ... "I'm sorry". If these two words are pronounced with love and respect then the loving couple will remember why they joined hearts and said ... "I Do"... Husbands and wives all over the world, don't forget to set aside some spousal prayer time, a honest and heartfelt chat, sprinkled with this ...
 
Colossians 3:19 (NLT) ~ Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.
 
Dear readers, now the above bible verse also works in a visa versa fashion too ...

Blessings,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (C)Copy Right 2011 All Rights Reserved

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Eureka ~ 25 Years

I have an inclination not to always believe everything I hear or read .... It could be based upon what martial counselors call the myth of the 7 year itch. If your in a daze about what I'm Implying, well allow me to explain it to you?

The 7 year itch is a concept that various couple's analyst took the time to researchers husbands & wife's of distinctive: ages, races, financial backgrounds and questioned them about how their felt about being married before, during and after 7 years. I read a few of the couples replies and it truly blew my mind! For example, a few couples that stated that their married life was going down hill because of the following: it didn't taste the same, boredom was knocking at their door and/or they needed to add a new chapter to their life's. Oh well, in order for democracy to go into effect,  along with the right to exercise freedom of speech, everyone must be able say what they feel, even if not everyone agrees ... 
 
In light of everything that I've presented to all of you, I'd like to conclude with the following. Life is  what you put into it and what you get out of it, is truly up to you. Despite the all the hoopla about the 7 year itch, in my opinion it's only another reason for couples not to be accountable for their foolish  actions. That's why I'll never stop thanking Jesus Christ for sprinkling our marriage with His heavenly advice and this too  ...
 
Genesis 2:24 (GW)  ~ That is why a man will leave his father and mother and will be united with his wife, and they will become one flesh. 

Blessings,
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Thursday, May 30, 2013

ReaL Life

Repairs being made, bills to be paid and getting kids off to school ... That's the life of this husband and wife. Running around and acting like clowns, is what we have to do; so we don't go cuckoo.

Life is a race and once in a blue moon a person can lose their pace; because your mind isn't on what's ahead but what you've left behind ... If you truthfully think about it, that's the price most couples and parents tend to pay in order to maintain their family standing on solid ground ...
 
Deuteronomy 6:7 (NLT)
Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting

Blessings,
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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Operation Time

Husbands & wife's, this is for you! When you and your aren't seeing eye to eye on a particular subject, the last thing you should result to is this ...

Ephesians 5:4 (GW) ~ It’s not right that dirty stories, foolish talk, or obscene jokes should be mentioned among you either. Instead, give thanks to God.


Therefore, if you wish to live Happily Ever After, then ignore the 1st. part of the above verse and hold tightly in your hearts the last part ... Hallelujah
 
Blessings,
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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Various Chapters

Our life is an open book, full of a variety of chapters to: read, adventure with, and stories to grow old with too. Our home is a classroom full of alot of horsing around, spiritual growth, while at the same time educational lessons that have shaped, formed and comforted us through those difficult days and nights ...

Before we bring this thought to a peace end, our professor is named Jesus Christ, now he doesn't believe in giving test; but he does agree that we should follow our dreams ... Awesome right? That's why I rejoice in this ...
 
Philippians 4:7 (HCSB) And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Blessings,
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Monday, April 22, 2013

2 Red Cups

Anyone that takes a glims at our 2 cups may say to themselves, there's nothing special about them; however my GEM & I know the truth behind those 2 red cups. For us, those 2 cups symbolize our toughest moments and how we over came them with the sweetest gesture. Every time the enemy attempted to knock down the foundation of our unity, my Honey Bunny & I would do the following:
  1. Pray
  2. Hold Hands
  3. Enjoy of cup of coffee, tea or hot coco ...
By doing this, we'd set aside all our troublesome times, the Pity party couldn't jump into effect. Hee Hee Hee ... The LORD used those 2 Red Cups to turn our frowns upside down ... Yea,

Blessings,
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Sunday, March 24, 2013

LiKe Niagara Falls

The calling of the Lord fell over us like a ten ton truck. It started with my GEM when he was in his mommy's womb in the Dominican Republic. Now, the same thing transpired for me while I too, was in my mom's womb in the United States. Little did we know that God chose the day, month and year when our eyes would meet, first date would occur and especially when we'd say "I Do" ...

As time went on, the anointing hit us like Niagara Falls, filled with bricks instead of flowing water. Our Heavenly Father also blessed us with 4 wonderful sons and a Pastoral Ministry too. Two individuals were joined together as one, in every sense of the word. The Teaching and Preaching was birthed in two different locations and destined from above ...

By the grace of God, this Bible verse is definitely stamped in our hearts ...

Philippians 2:2 (ESV) Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.


Blessings,
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Thursday, February 14, 2013

25 Yrs. Ago ~ Our Engagement

This is what I'm grateful for ... That 25 years ago today, my sweet  GEM & I got engaged! In God's House and in the presence of the congregation and siblings too. After that day, the Holy Ghost allowed vessels from far and near to reconfirm that our unity was and is ~ Destined from ABOVE ... Hallelujah :D


With this, I'd like to share with all of you the following: I LoVe the manner in which the Lord used and still uses my GEM to teach me the true meaning and feeling of laughter birthed through LoVe ... Thank you, Heavenly Father for blessing me with such a wonderful: husband, father, role model and especially A God Fearing Man ... Have Mercy :-)

Blessings,
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Friday, February 8, 2013

Drop the Claws?

They come out for the most childish reasons ... Couples tend to wash their dirty laundry in public and when their spouses least expect it ... Alerting everyone in an unpleasant way, about  their personal business!

When a husband or wife display their sharp claws in public, it's because their trying to let out some past stream in an immature manner. We'd like to ask all of you 2 questions ...
  1. What do your kids, friends, neighbors and/or extended family think?
  2. Shouldn't personal issues be dealt with behind closed doors, instead of outdoors? You decide and please get back to us?
Now, we're not giving you the third degree, it's just something you should give some thought to ... For if this is the way you act when small marital issues pop up, then this only foretells how you'll deal with major  controversy in your marriage ...  Obviously you haven't taken this bible verse to heart yet ...

1 Thessalonians 5:22 ~ Abstain from every form of evil.

Because when you broadcast your marital business to the world, it seems as if you've forgotten about the above verse!

Blessings,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (C)Copy Right 2011 All Rights Reserved

Monday, January 21, 2013

Was NEVER Pronounced,

Let's chat couples? Now back in days, the term divorce was NEVER pronounced in or out of the house. I'm not saying that husbands and wife's didn't argue from time to time ...

What I do recall is this, lots of issues were settled over a cup of coffee, a slice of cake, a little rolling of the eyes and at the end of the day or night, a loud I'm sorry so the neighbors could hear would be said, then the couple would kiss and make up, based on this ...

Ephesians 4:32 ~ Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Lord, we miss those good old days ...

Lord, we miss those good old days ...

#Blessings,
Written by Pastor Nancy Advincola (C)Copy Right 2011 All Rights Reserved

Monday, January 7, 2013

Sipping Our Coffee

Photo: My Dominican Danish of a Husband & I are sitting at the kitchen table, discussing God's word, sipping our coffee and exchanging loving vibes ... While our 4 humorous sons are watching tv, playing video games, working on their computers and sending a few smiles our way from the living room ... 

2013 is Looking Good,
My Dominican Danish of a husband and I(his Apple Pie) that's what my Hubby calls me, are sitting at the kitchen table, chatting about the Lord's word, sipping our coffee and exchanging loving vibes ...

While our 4 humorous sons are watching television, playing video games, selecting their classes for next semester on their computers and sending a few silly smiles our way from the living room ...

Oh yes, our 4 playful young men have been resting in their beds for some time  ...

2013 is Looking Good,
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