“Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” I Pet. 3:7 (ESV) It's been a bad day; a really bad day. So, what do you [...]
How many times have you thought you were communicating clearly, only to discover that your words were taken in a way you never could have imagined—and likely, more negatively? Here are 5 explanations as to why communication that, however carefully delivered, might be quite different from what your mate actually heard: The other person is angry [...]
Key Thought The process of becoming one depends heavily on a couple’s ability to communicate effectively with one another. It is the lifeblood of a healthy and growing relationship. Without it, a marriage will weaken and die. What is effective communication? The process of listening and talking with one another in order to truly know [...]
Key Thought: There are three basic principles that a couple must consistently practice in order to fully enjoy their sexual experience. I Corinthians 7:3-5 “Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the [...]
Origin: Marriage was instituted or ordained by God at the beginning of human history (Gen.2:22). Implication: It was not man’s idea but God’s. God, Himself, performed the first marriage ceremony in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 2:22). Man, therefore, has no right to set it aside or make rules/regulations concerning marriage. 2. Marriage is a [...]
Key Thought: Oneness grows only through the consistent practice of marital love by both spouses. Introduction: The ability to speak the same language is critically important for people (i.e. person to person, groups, nations, etc.) understanding and working together cooperatively (see Genesis 11:6—Tower of Babel). Principle: The development of oneness between a couple is greatly [...]
Key Thought: A wise woman discerns that her role is crucial in achieving oneness. The wife’s role includes four areas of responsibility: The first area of responsibility is respect (Eph. 5:33) The second area of responsibility is submission (Eph. 5:22) The third area of responsibility is love (Titus 2:4) The fourth area of responsibility is [...]
Key Thought: God created differences in men and women to enable them to fulfill their roles. A wise woman discerns that her role is crucial for achieving success. Definition: ‘Role’—the specific function that a husband or wife perform in a marital relationship. (Implication: the failure to carry out one’s assigned role can jeopardize oneness.) The wife’s [...]
Key Thought: God created differences in men and women to enable them to fulfill their roles. A wise woman discerns that her role is crucial in achieving oneness. Definition: ‘Role’- the specific functions that a husband or wife carry out in a marital relationship. (Implication: the failure to carry out one’s assigned role can jeopardize [...]
Key Thought: A wise husband discerns that his role is crucial in achieving oneness. The husband’s role includes three responsibilities: The first area of responsibility is loving (Eph. 5:25) The second area of responsibility is leading (Eph. 5:23) The third area of responsibility is caring (Eph. 5:29) In this article, we will address the husband’s [...]
