Listening. Too often we are hearing and not listening. We hear our spouse speak only to wait for a pause so we can reply. Instead, we should be actively listening to understand what they are trying to convey. Active listening is not looking at your phone or the tv while they speak. That is simply… Continue reading Marriage Communication Tips: Part 6
Month: November 2021
Marriage Communication Tips: Part 5
Nagging, Contention, and a Soft Answer Nagging is defined as constantly harassing someone to do something. Harassing seems like a strong word, but that is exactly what nagging is. We see memes online all the time about nagging. Some play it off and justify it, blaming the husband’s lack of response for our nagging behavior. … Continue reading Marriage Communication Tips: Part 5
Marriage Communication Tips: Part 4
Apologies and Forgiveness Another tough aspect of communication is apologizing. Apologizing doesn’t mean one person is right and the other is wrong. It does mean that you care about the condition of your marriage. If there was an argument, you have something to apologize for. Do not just say “sorry” and move on. Say what… Continue reading Marriage Communication Tips: Part 4
Marriage Communication Tips: Part 3
Avoid using words like “always” and “never”. When you are upset, it is easy to say “You never take the trash out!” or “You always complain about everything!”, knowing good and well you are over exaggerating. These accusations will further upset your spouse, and will increase the tension. Nothing gets resolved this way. The goal… Continue reading Marriage Communication Tips: Part 3
Marriage Communication Tips: Part 2
I believe most of us battle with internal dialogue. Sometimes its helpful, but too often it isn't. A situation comes up and we have the whole thing figured out in our minds. We know what we will say, what our spouse will say, and how we will respond. I know I'm not alone here. Unfortunately, there’s… Continue reading Marriage Communication Tips: Part 2
Marriage Communication Tips: Part 1.
Without a doubt, this is a universal problem. Every marriage faces communication problems at some point. Why are we not talking to the one person we vowed to spend our life with? Or, if we are talking, it’s not in a way that is effective. Maybe your spouse has reacted harshly to you when you… Continue reading Marriage Communication Tips: Part 1.
When They Hear You Speak
John 1:37, “And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.” There’s two disciples here that have been with John the Baptist. In verse 36 John says “Behold the Lamb of God!” Because of his declaration, those two disciples began to follow Christ. When others hear you speak, do they want to follow… Continue reading When They Hear You Speak
He Chose Me
“Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.” Mark 15:31 KJV Have you ever stopped to think of what this statement truly means? Yes, it was said in a mocking way. It was said as an insult. It was said in disrespect. But it… Continue reading He Chose Me
Thanksgiving Is Not Just For November
Over and over in Scripture we see words such as: Praise, thanks, thankfulness, thankful, thanksgiving Some of these words are used in a command while others are used from the heart to express gratitude to God from the writer. We are commanded to praise and thank God. Do you know why? Because He has used… Continue reading Thanksgiving Is Not Just For November
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