Remember your wedding ceremony? The vows were like this: “Dearly beloved, we are gathered together in the sight of God...” Marriage is God’s idea. Remember His words? And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” Genesis 2:18 Then you declared your intentions toward each other: “Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her...in sickness and in health; and forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her so long … [Read more...]
December 5, 2012 By 4 Comments
Marriage–Inevitable Changes
Have you ever been expecting a certain outcome and then something happens that totally changes what you had expected? In this suspense-filled world of ours with its dramatic changes, one fact is certain–the certainty of uncertainty. You can expect the unexpected to happen. The mature person, especially the Christian, approaches the changes of life with interest, enjoying the variety and meeting the challenge. One of the great tasks facing marriage partners is that of accepting the fact of … [Read more...]
September 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Maintaining Good Marital Communication
The secret of good fellowship in marriage lies in two people applying the principle embodied in this verse: And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise. Luke 6:31 Here is a workable formula. And amazingly, it is easier to carry out than to try to figure out the other person and treat him accordingly. Scott and Ann found this out. Like practically everyone, each longed to be appreciated and have their viewpoint respected. They discovered that the rule Jesus gave is … [Read more...]
June 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
The Beginning of Marriage
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 “I want to be a better partner.” You say this, thinking back over a multitude of incidents that make up the history of your family. Some of them were funny when they happened; others are funny only as we look back on them. Still others were gravely serious. Some were puzzling. There are months on end when husband and wife get along beautifully; … [Read more...]
