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Growing closer
“Marriage, ultimately is the practice of becoming passionate friends” Over the course of time, as our partners demonstrate their love for us, as they learn about and accept our hidden selves, and as we stretch to love our partners, our pain and self-absorption diminishes. Harville Hendrix
Read MoreEmpathy – Seeing the world from your partner’s perspective.
Seeing the world from your partner’s perspective. “What does the situation, problem, or event look or feel like from my partner’s perspective? How is his or her perception different from mine?” Successful and effective communication requires: Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; James…
Read MoreSoul Mates
Becoming one in a marriage, or becoming soul mates ? “Marriage thrives when its soul is nourished.” Tending to the spiritual dimension of marriage is what bonds and unites couples in a firm and unbreakable bond. Both have a void that can only be filled by spiritual intimacy. The closer we get to God, the…
Read MoreGratitude
“Making marriage work, however, does not depend solely on recognizing our differences. It’s a matter of appreciating those differences too. ” Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott – Saving your Marriage before it Starts.
Read MoreIntimacy goes farther than the physical
What is seen in the world today, on social media, movies and community does not represent the God intended covenant marriage. God the creator, and inventor of marriage knows how it should be. It was created under His blessing to be a blessing to each other, humanity, community, society as well as the body of…
Read MoreThree C’s of Holy Matrimony
Ceremony The festivities that we find in Scripture would often last for days (Matthew 22) and would ultimately culminate with the vows and the giving of blessings. Thus, for a marriage to take place, it seems fitting that there would first be a ceremony. Covenant 24 For this reason a man shall leave his father and…
Read MoreRoom for improvement
Marriage can be used as a means of improving our devotion to Jesus. Let’s not get it backwards and think of him as the means of improving our marriages.
Read MoreProtect Your Marriage
Spiritual welfare; the one overlooked source of marriages falling apart.
Read MoreThe Christian Husband
“The Christian husband displays what he thinks of Christ by the way he treats his wife..” John McArthur
Read MoreBecoming a Spirit-Led Spouse
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13) Choose to serve yourself (flesh) or serve your spouse, empowered by the Spirit! Your choice determines what kind of marriage you’ll have.
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