Intimacy is not just sex. However, sexual and nonsexual intimacy are both vital for a healthy marriage. Marriages need more than sexual intimacy to survive, but a marriage without it, will not survive. You must strive to be totally vulnerable, in all areas. Being transparent with your spouse in areas of communication, feelings, struggles, wants,… Continue reading Intimacy in Marriage: Part 1
Month: December 2021
Respect in Marriage: Part Three
Ephesians 5:21 “Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” Marriage is a constant balance of giving and taking, meeting in the middle so both spouses are pleased with the results and direction of the marriage. Some requests your spouse may have will not make sense to you. You may often find yourself… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part Three
Respect in Marriage: Part Two
Wife, this one is mostly for you. I am speaking to myself here as well. Please hear my heart here. We all struggle with this to some degree from time to time. I am not trying to pick on you. We hear plenty from the pulpit and other male teachers on this topic. But just… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part Two
Respect in Marriage: Part One
I feel like there needs to be a huge PSA at the wedding that says: You are married. Stop living as if you are still single. Your finances, your friends, and your schedule are no longer yours alone. You are on the same side. You two are now one. There is nothing you will do… Continue reading Respect in Marriage: Part One
Realistic Expectations and Changes in Marriage.
Realistic expectations and changes in marriage Did you know that the person you married is not perfect? If you have not realized it yet, you will soon. That's okay though because you aren't either. Sometimes we get married and think that we have married the perfect person and that love is all we need to… Continue reading Realistic Expectations and Changes in Marriage.
Do You See Christ?
In Matthew chapter 2 we see the wise men searching for Jesus. They come to the palace, where you’d expect a king to be, and they find Herod. He feels threatened by the news of a new King in town. He calls his closest advisers: the scribes and Pharisees. These men gave their lives to… Continue reading Do You See Christ?
Will You Sing At Midnight?
In Acts chapter 16 we see Paul and Silas on a missionary journey. They are following the leading of the Holy Spirit and preaching the gospel where they are led to go. They are doing the work of God. This chapter is not a highlight reel of blessing and ease. Too often we think the… Continue reading Will You Sing At Midnight?
What Will You Do With Jesus?
Jesus is Lord, Saviour, Creator, and more whether we accept it or not. Our opinion of Him does not change Who He is. Christ was born into a physical body some 2,000 years ago with one purpose: to save sinners. That’s everyone ever born, other than Him. Throughout Scripture we see His life and ministry,… Continue reading What Will You Do With Jesus?
Having Basic Goodwill For Your Spouse
Goodwill is defined as “friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude” Philippians 2:3 reminds us, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” Taking a moment to think that maybe your spouse had a bad day, forgot, or had something else on their… Continue reading Having Basic Goodwill For Your Spouse
Be it Unto Me, According to Thy Word
This simple statement is found in Luke 1:38. It is Mary’s response to the angel. She has just been given great and exciting news, yet humanly impossible news at the same time. She would be the vessel God would use to bring the Promised Messiah into the world. As a teenage girl, still a virgin,… Continue reading Be it Unto Me, According to Thy Word
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