DIFFERENCES IN PARENTING

DIFFERENCES IN PARENTING If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (James 1 vs 5) One of the issues that often disrupts marital unity is differences of opinion on how to rear children. One wife said, “we didn’t have any problems […]

Maximize Your College Financial Aid Opportunities

When it comes to saving for college, many of us focus on a dollar amount. And it is good to have a goal, whether monthly, annually, or over a lifetime, for saving for your child’s college education. But what many of us don’t consider are strategies for maximizing financial aid for our children when they […]

THE POWER OF LOVE

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. (Ephesian 5 vs 1-2) In the context of marriage, if we don’t feel loved, our […]

Change begins with me

Don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you only fooling yourselves…….if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. (James 1:22-25) Improving a marriage is […]

Dealing with distorted anger

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make temper flare. (Proverbs 15: 1) Distorted anger can destroy your marriage. Distorted anger is the emotion you feel when you don’t get your way. It is sometimes called selfish anger, because its root is in you rather than in any external circumstance. Legitimate anger is your […]

A POSITIVE MARITAL LEGACY

Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. (1 Timothy 4:12) What kind of legacy will you leave your children? When you die, you will leave some material legacy: money, clothes, furniture, cars, and so forth. But the most powerful […]

Quarantine Revival 2: Prophesy Edition

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Working Together for Stewardship

The master was full of praise. “Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities”. Let’s celebrate together. (Matthew 25: 21) A common biblical word regarding money is stewardship. We are responsible for using wisely all that God gives […]

Respectful Communications

Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters (1 Peter 2:17)  I have heard many people say, “My spouse won’t talk with me.” If this describes your marriage, the question is, why? One reason some spouse go silent is negative communication patterns. Here are some questions to help you think about your own patterns. […]

UNDERSTANDING OUR VALUES

 See how much our father loves us, for He calls us His children, and that is what we are! (1 John 3:1) Often, marital love makes the difference between low self-esteem and healthy self-esteem. Love makes a difference in the  way I perceive myself. In reality, of course, all of us are of great value […]