The Puzzle of Your Addictions #1of 2
September 2, 2010
When we hear about addictions, many of us think of drugs and alcohol. But there are many addictions that can ruin our lives. Some marriages are short-circuited by an addiction to debt, or to pornography. No matter what we are addicted to, addiction is the blinding absorption of sin. Today we hear some advice from First John chapter one on making the move from walking in darkness to walking in the light.
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The trouble with money is: you can’t live without it, and to some extent, many couples can’t live with it. So what can you do? Financial pressures wreak havoc on many marriages, especially in a bad economy. Having a game plan for money management is critical if we as couples are to avert the damage done by squabbling over our funds. Today: more on the deceitfulness of riches.
September 1, 2010
In tough economic times, everyone feels pressure. Marriages can be stressed severely when money issues divide a couple. Many divorces are traceable to financial disagreements. Today, we will begin to learn about five key principles which can guide both marriage partners toward fiscal sanity.
August 31, 2010
What does a wife want from her husband? Leadership and love. A husband wants his wife’s reliability and respect. When these needs are met, a marriage is on the right track. Still, conflicts arise. The correct handling of times of conflict will determine whether that marriage will last. Today we hear a few words to men on what they must do to be the kind of leaders God wants them to be.
August 30, 2010
Expectations are something we all have. When contemplating marriage, both partners have a mental list of what they hope for. Marriage is designed to satisfy the deep desires of both husband and wife. Today, we will spend some time understanding what those desires are, and how to deal with the conflicts that arise when expectations go unmet.
August 27, 2010
Finding the will of God can be a challenge. Knowing you are walking in God’s will is really crucial in marriage. A lifetime is a long time. Second-guessing your choice of a mate is no fun, so today we’re going to hear more principles to live by in making wise decisions about marriage. These principles come from all over the Bible, so get ready to flip a lot of pages as we spend time in the Word.
August 26, 2010
When you look around, some people seem to have what’s known as “a marriage made in heaven.” Everything’s going great, or is it? When tough times begin, some wonder if their marriage came from somewhere far from heaven. Christians may think they married out of God’s will when the struggles really mount. Today we will learn how God’s will comes into play in our choice of marriage partners.
August 25, 2010
Men are natural providers, women are natural nurturers. Men are known for strength; women for beauty. There are natural differences that set men and women apart to complement each other in a marriage relationship. These differences are built into us, and can be seen in Adam and Eve, the first couple. Today we look at more on clarifying the roles each partner plays in marriage.
August 24, 2010
While gender activists want to equalize everything between men and women, there are fundamental differences they can’t erase. Fact is, men and women are made differently, and have different roles in a marriage. Today we will sort out those differences, and seeing why those roles complement each other perfectly. This can remove a lot of stress from your marriage.
August 23, 2010
Moses told Pharaoh, “Let my people go.” Only after doing so did Egypt have release from the judgments of God. When it comes to feelings about past injustice, we have to let our bitterness go as well. In a marriage, peace only comes after releasing our terrible memories into God’s hands. Forgiving your mate can help heal the deep wounds of a relationship on the rocks.
August 20, 2010
It’s like running a race with weights on your legs. Crippled by a secret past, many husbands and wives never feel free. Many bear enormous burdens from decisions they desperately wish they could undo. Keeping dark secrets from your mate takes a toll on your mind and heart, and only by coming clean can the past be faced, and a happier future enjoyed.
August 19, 2010
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