Scripture and Christian tradition present a wide variety of worship approaches, all equally acceptable because God makes us with different dispositions and personal preferences.
Spiritual Growth
We have the choice of how we will perceive the opportunities God presents to us in the new year. We can let the challenges overwhelm us, or we can encourage each other to trust God.
One compelling reason to have sexual self-control before and after your wedding is that you’re more likely to have a healthy sex life in marriage.
When you discover the joy of helping your spouse succeed, you begin to establish or restore emotional health, respect, support and encouragement in your marriage.
When challenges come, married couples can make a conscious choice to look to God instead of falling under pressure, being fearful of the future or blaming each other.
Married couples can commemorate significant events in their marriage in which God proved faithful. What are some things you do to mark the milestones in your marriage?
No more good intentions or excuses, there are many benefits to praying consistently and intentionally for your husband.
Just as God brought about transformation in Saul’s life, He can bring about transformation in ours, including in our marriage.
Sometimes we mistakenly judge faith by superficial actions or by adherence to religious traditions. But when our faith is truly growing, the fruit of the Spirit will be evident in our lives.
To love with God’s love in your marriage, you need to be connected to Him and joined spiritually to your spouse, placing God at the center of your relationship and growing closer to Him as a couple.
What does spiritual leadership mean to you? When preconceived notions are inaccurate.
When a husband and wife are getting to know each other, the special kindness they show each other comes easily. But as the years pass, that kindness often falls by the wayside.
God has given us a spouse to encourage us and help us become more like Him. He often uses our spouse to shape us into the unique individuals He has designed us to be.
God never said having a godly marriage would be easy. He tells us that doing His will requires much endurance on our part. Thankfully, He gives us many precious promises in His Word that we can cling to.
We are called to die to ourselves and follow the Lord daily — not a physical death, but perhaps the loss of a relationship or an opportunity.
Instead of resolving to do more, what about asking God to help you be more? What does your relationship need you to be? More loving? More attentive? More available?
Keeping Christ in focus during the Christmas season might feel easier than any other time of the year. But keeping our hearts set on the life that Jesus lived is essential to our faith all year round.
God never intended couples to handle marriage and family issues alone. A community of fellow sojourners is an essential ingredient for a healthy marriage and a vibrant faith.
Since love is shown through purposeful action, so we need to find ways each day to make the expression of our love a priority. We must study our spouse to know what makes him or her feel loved.
Marriage requires sacrifice. Sometimes the sacrifices are small. Other times they’re life-altering. No matter the size, the sacrifice means nothing without love.
