“I have never laid hands on and blessed my spouse,” replied the perplexed husband. Why not bless your spouse as often as possible? In the Old Testament, fathers often laid hands on their children and spoke a blessing. In the New Testament, early Christian leaders often laid hands on people to impart God’s Spirit and … Continue reading “6 BLESS AND PROSPER EACH OTHER”
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7 BUILD ON EACH OTHER’S STRENGTHS
When you really know someone it’s so easy to dwell on weakness instead of strength. The focus often becomes negative instead of positive. A husband or wife tries to correct and change instead of accept and pray. One of the most common prayers in marriage is, “Lord, change my wife,” or, “Lord, change my husband.” … Continue reading “7 BUILD ON EACH OTHER’S STRENGTHS”
2 RECHARGE YOUR MATE’S EMOTIONAL BANK WITH AFFIRMATION EACH MORNING
Doesn’t all that I did for you yesterday count for anything today?” asked the frustrated husband. It’s a new day. Have fresh love and affirmation for today. It’s not that yesterday’s expressions of love don’t count. They have built a foundation for today’s fresh expressions. But never rest on yesterday’s laurels. A new bouquet of … Continue reading “2 RECHARGE YOUR MATE’S EMOTIONAL BANK WITH AFFIRMATION
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3 BE GRATEFUL
Everyone around the table stuffed their mouths with the tasty meal. But at the end, no one said “Thanks.” The wife and mother had worked hard to prepare the evening meal for her family. I was a guest at the table. Everyone seemed to love one another. Everyone enjoyed the meal and appeared happy. But … Continue reading “3 BE GRATEFUL”
4 BE KIND TO YOUR MATE
“What is the number one advice you would give to couples in marriage counseling?” I asked Dr. Wayne Oates, the renowned marriage counselor and prolific author. Without a pause, the sage replied, “Be kind to one another.” It sounded too simple. But reality is that kindness is the last thing on an angry couple’s mind. … Continue reading “4 BE KIND TO YOUR MATE”
1 GIVE THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE YOUR SPOUSE RECEIVES
“Have you heard about the five languages of love?” the seminar participant asked. My memory was jogged. Of course, Gary Chapman’s list immediately came to mind: gift giving, acts of service, words of affirmation, quality time and physical touch. Each of us has an expressive and a receptive preference in these languages of love. For … Continue reading “1 GIVE THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE YOUR SPOUSE RECEIVES”
WORLDLINESS, WITNESSING AND
There was tremendous public resistance to the introduction of the Susan B. Anthony dollar. This small coin was designed primarily to be a durable and lightweight alternative to the paper dollar. But its size created problems, for it could easily be confused with a quarter. Legally it was worth a dollar, but practically speaking, many … Continue reading “WORLDLINESS, WITNESSING AND”
WORLDINESS
How would you feel if your spouse, needing something for the house, went to the next-door neighbor and got some money? Or if your child, needing help, always went to another instead of coming to you? It would break your heart. This is what we do to God when we go the world’s way in … Continue reading “WORLDINESS”
WORK, GOD’S
“When God’s work is done in God’s way for God’s glory, it will never lack God’s supply. God is not obligated to pay for our selfish schemes. He is obligated to support His ministry” (Hudson Taylor).1490
WITNESSING, INCONSISTENCY IN
Allowing the encumbrances and sins of the world to clog your life affects your witness in the world in the same way water in the kerosene affects a camping stove. The flame will flutter and sputter, or maybe go out completely. It is useless for light or heat. Likewise, when our lives are fouled with … Continue reading “WITNESSING, INCONSISTENCY IN”