As we continue our third of nine posts in the Fruit of the Spirit series, we are focusing on joy. Merriam Webster defines joy to experience great pleasure or delight. Joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness is an emotion and is dependent on our circumstances. We experience joy apart from our circumstances; joy is […]
(Fruit of the Spirit Blog post 2 of 9) We get old and we get used to each other. We think alike. We read each other’s minds. We know what the other wants without asking. Sometimes we irritate each other a little bit. Maybe sometimes we take each other for granted. But once in a […]
Have you or anyone you know ever asked, “Did I marry the right person? How can I know for sure that I did?” We can look at the process that God took Adam through when He created Eve and gather our own conclusions on whether or not we married the right person*. Marry the Right Person […]
Married couples can learn two important lessons from a bachelor who lived a few thousand years ago: avoiding self-focus and bringing glory to Jesus. Can we learn anything from a bachelor who lived in the wilderness 2,000 years ago? It seems implausible that a man who dressed in clothes made out of camel’s hair, ate locusts, […]
Oneness in marriage can be an elusive concept, and it is not one that just happens. So what is marriage oneness, and how can you make it happen in your marriage? Oneness and Your Marriage as a Target “There is no subject where error is more dangerous…and discovery more fruitful than the oneness of the […]
Marriage has a spiritual component to it, so you must put on your spiritual armor to protect your marriage from the common enemy that is trying to destroy it. Gazing into the eyes of your soon-to-be spouse and pledging to a lifetime partnership before family and friends, you probably weren’t thinking about joining an epic […]
There are 8 character traits for a great marriage we can learn from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. By Don and Sally Meredith, founders, Christian Family Life “Character is destiny,” proclaimed one Greek philosopher. “The true test of a man’s character,” legendary college basketball coach John Wooden said, “is what he does when no one […]
One of God’s purposes of marriage is for you and your spouse to reign together in the power of the Holy Spirit. You and your spouse are not enemies, but rather you have a common enemy to fight. Note: This is part 3 of a 3 part series. Click to read part 1 and part 2. Our Need […]
One of God’s purposes of marriage is to reproduce a godly heritage in your children. As Christians, if we have children, we are to mold them to live for Him. Note: This is part 2 of a 3 part series. Click to read part 1 and part 3. Here’s a riddle for you: They can be the source […]
One of God’s purposes in marriage is reflect his character and unconditional love. Note: This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Click to read part 2 and part 3 What does the “perfect” marriage look like? Movies suggest it might be sharing breakfast in bed, a walk down a country lane or quiet time […]