Marriage Enrichment: Money and Marriage
Money and Marriage By Gary Chapman Money is like a land mine in marriage—it lies quietly in the field, until one day you step on it a certain way and it explodes. Problems with money fester over time, bringing feelings of distrust and disrespect. These feelings can easily turn into alienation in marriage. 1. It’s Our Money “I’m the one working hard to earn the money around here, so I get to decide how we spend it.” “You’d think I could get a little respect, considering that I’m the one who makes the money to keep this family going.” ...
Marriage Enrichment: I Don’t Want a Divorce
Get the Dr. David Clarke book, I Don't Want a Divorce By Dr. David Clarke Your marriage is like a house that has been torn down. Without meaning to, you have torn it down yourselves, since you are the marriage. The rebuilding process must begin with a solid foundation. Your new foundation contains three pillars supporting it. God You need to begin now-right now-improving and strengthening your relationship with God. The words that John the Baptist said of Jesus must become your words: "He must become greater; I must become less" (John 3:30). Chances are very good that your ...
Annoying One Another……or…..Loving One Another!
On Sheila's birthday, we (our family + Edyie (my mother-in-law) and I were given the opportunity to be out on the Chain of Lakes for the afternoon. What a blessing it was. The boat was fast and fun to drive and we did nothing but relax for a whole day. One of the most incredible things about the day occurred while we were out on the lake. Edyie turned to me and asked me - "What kind of bird is that over there?" I glanced - and very briefly as I was driving the boat and replied in my best ...
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Marriage Enrichment
Marriage Enrichment: Money and MarriageMoney and Marriage By Gary Chapman Money is like a land mine in marriage—it lies quietly in the field, until one day you step on it a certain way and it explodes. Problems with money fester over time, bringing feelings of distrust and disrespect. These feelings can easily turn into alienation in marriage. 1. It’s Our Money “I’m... [Read more of this article]
Marriage Enrichment: I Don’t Want a Divorce
Get the Dr. David Clarke book, I Don’t Want a Divorce By Dr. David Clarke Your marriage is like a house that has been torn down. Without meaning to, you have torn it down yourselves, since you are the marriage. The rebuilding process must begin with a solid foundation. Your new foundation contains three pillars supporting... [Read more of this article]
Marriage Enrichment!
What Makes for a Happy Marriage? By Larry J. Koenig People have different ideas about what makes a happy marriage. But, for many, the question is one they have not asked themselves. Or at least if they have, they don’t have a definitive answer in mind. So I think it’s worthwhile to look at how other people define a happy marriage. Judith... [Read more of this article]
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