True Love for Your Spouse Is an Attitude, Not a Feeling By Gary Chapman Facebook Youtube True love, the kind of love that keeps a couple together for a lifetime, is not a feeling but an attitude. It says, “With the help of God, I’m going to do everything I can to enhance the life …
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What Cherishing Your Spouse Really Means By Gary Thomas Facebook Youtube While loving and cherishing your spouse are complementary concepts, there is a difference between the two. So what, exactly, does cherishing your spouse mean? Wayne Williams grew up a Chicago Cubs fan because that was his father’s favorite team, which also meant that for …
Saturate Your Marriage in God’s Unfailing Love By Dannah Gresh Facebook Youtube Every person on earth has a deep desire to be loved. And as wonderful as love in marriage is, it will never be a fulfilling love unless it’s rooted in the unfailing love of God. “Lord, fix my husband. Fix us!” As quickly …
Perfectionism in Marriage Isn’t the Point By Jill Savage Facebook Youtube Perfectionism can take its toll on marriage. To release yourself and your spouse from the pressure to be perfect, fall back on the grace of God. I was putting the finishing touches on the sweet potatoes when I realized the Jell-O salad I’d made …
How to Make God’s Presence the Center of Your Marriage By Gary Thomas Facebook Youtube When we remember that God is always present, all the Scripture verses about how to treat each other take on an added importance. With His presence at the center of our relationships, we can transform our marriages. It was such …
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Understanding How Men and Women are Different in Marriage `By Shaunti Feldhahn Facebook Youtube “At least tell me what you’re thinking!” I pleaded. Without meaning to, I had disparaged hours of effort my husband, Jeff, had invested in a project with the kids. We were at odds, and it had escalated into painful words and hurt …
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by Shana Schutte “Our souls crave intimacy”—Erwin Raphael McManus Sometimes singles will do anything just about anything to get close to someone they find interesting, intriguing or just plain irresistible. One single woman I know drives through Starbucks daily to get her dose of caffeine. One morning as she approached the speaker to order, she …
“For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.” (John 16:33, NLT) Positive communication allows couples to become emotionally connected. Two individuals can understand each other better when they listen well and express their needs, …
The key to a great marriage is communication. What kind of communication? Dr. Greg Smalley recommends couples have four key marriage conversations. In her memoir, You’re Better Than Me, comedian Bonnie McFarlane writes that when her husband made her super angry, she gave him the “silent treatment” for the entire week. Finally, on day …
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Couples often don’t have a lot of communication tools when they enter marriage. When conversations get tough, they may need better tools than they have. Here are some basic skills they’ll need. “Could you please bring home a few apples?” my new bride, Diane, asked. I was headed to the store, and Diane made …