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#121: “Dates”, Common Interests, And Other Good Times
I have called you friends, for all things I heard from My Father I have made known to you. (John 15:15) Friendships requires a commitment to spend time together, enjoying one another’s company and finding common interests. Without that commitment, the friendship will never develop any real depth. Very late in Christ’s earthly ministry, He…
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#120: Speaking Words Of Exaltation
Speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) We desire enrichment in our marriage, but we have a bit of a communication problem. Each of us care deeply for the other, but we rarely express it. We are extremely reserved people. In addition to having trouble…
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#119: Practicalities Of Respect
Let each of you regard one another as more important than himself. (Philippians 2:3) One general guideline of respect is that before you make a commitment that impacts another person’s life, you take take the time to discuss it with that person. It is important to discuss business commitments, trips, house guests, and major financial…
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#118: Ready For Rebuke?
Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long suffering and teaching. (2 Timothy 4:2) Love definitely has its soft side, but let me suggest it also has a sharp side. Deep love means caring enough to set somebody straight when that person has driven off the…
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#117: The Two Become One
A man shall leave his father and mother… and they shall become one flesh. (Genesis 2:24) Our marriage looks a lot different now than it did when we first started out. Time erodes idealism and exposes the futility of the world’s shallowness. It didn’t take us long to see what our sin nature looks like…
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#116: Building Up By Exposing Wrong
He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. (Proverbs 15:32) God’s reproof is consistent with His character. He reproves us to keep us on the pathway to blessing. God often “whispers” warning through His still, quiet voice, but He also speaks “audibly” through His Word and almost “shouts” His pleas during…
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#115: Marital Entreaty (An Earnest, Urgent, Emotional Request)
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You. (2 Chronicles 20:12) “I think we should save more money for our children’s education”.“I think we should pay off our debts”.“I don’t like the church we are attending”.“I love our church”.“I can’t go on like this!”“Things aren’t nearly that bad!” Marital oneness…
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#114: Equipping For Life Through Words And Examples
The purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart. (1 Timothy 1:5) A familiar saying in the Christian home is “your wife and kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”. Let us slow down on trying to “know” everything and focus more on caring. That seems…
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Devotions for Wives #2
5 Things To Do To Make Your Husband Fall Deeply In Love With You There is a common mistake many wives make. They believe that once the wedding is over, love will automatically take care of itself. But that is not how marriage works. A wedding creates a marriage, but it does not guarantee a…
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#113: A Triangle Of Grace
As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (1 Peter 4:10) Marriage is one of God’s gifts – an extension of His divine grace. In marriage, God has designed a three-dimensional relationship where two people share friendship, fellowship, and passion. We often…
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