Whether we were looking for it or not, weve been taught innumerable lessons on what sex is from a very young age. These lessons, for better or for worse, have come from screens, from our own desires and from the people around us. The problem is, as with anything else in life, unless we filter what weve learned about sex through Gods word then we have, at best, a lesser version of what God intended and at worst, a twisted and deeply harmful version of something that God
While nobody sets out to sabotage their marriage, it's not that hard to do. And often, we may not realize that we're doing any damage at all—until it's too late. Here are ten ways to sabotage your marriage that I've learned to avoid.
Whether you're a goal-setter or not, creating healthy objectives in your marriage can make all the difference for success in the long run. Resist navigating "on a wing and a prayer," and be intentional about how you want your marriage to turn out. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a marriage that honors God and reaps the abundant blessings that follow.
Did you know that most men thrive on admiration, and it means the world to them when it comes from their wives? Honest admiration for your husband will boost his confidence and motivate him to take on the world. Men are competitive and tend to derive their worth from what they do. They, therefore, need to know that their wives notice and admire how they exert themselves for their families.
If you’ve been married for a while, you might think, “They know I love them.” Even if they do, it will go a long way to show them. Little acts have great significance. Whether it is a kiss goodbye in the morning or a quick touchpoint during the day, there are ways we can remind our spouse we care about them.
God gives us principles in His Word to help us manage our finances, as well as our attitudes of unity and harmony toward one another in marriage. Many marriages decay and eventually dissolve due to differences, resentments, and misappropriation of finances. It’s essential you and your spouse establish harmony in your finances so you can experience harmony in your marriage.
We all carry around an invisible emotional bucket. Others can do and say nice things to us to fill it up. Or, they can take from our bucket by being mean. Experts say the “magic ratio” for a marriage is 5 to 1: for every one negative interaction, there should be at least five positive ones. Every day, we should look for opportunities to build up our spouse.
There are endless possibilities for dating ideas. Sometimes you have to be a little creative and innovative. The next time you go on a date, keep these ideas in mind or plan something specific according to your own interests. Your significant other will love it no matter what.
When your spouse is in the thick of grief, you may feel helpless—but prayer is your greatest ministry. These 8 prayers will help you comfort them with God’s truth.
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