Are You Up For A Challenge? Try It, I Dare You!

Give your spouse, in person, one positive statement per day. It can be physical, a character trait, or a spiritual quality. (David Clarke) http://ow.ly/djQh1  -FamilyLife Weekend to Remember

 

The Privilege of Loving Your Wife

A husband's privileged role is to love his wife as Christ loved the church. "Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." (Eph. 5:25)

Do you consider loving your wife a privilege?  Is loving your wife more of a burden or obligation?  As husbands, are we loving our wives unconditionally with the love and devotion that Christ demonstrated for us?  Are we loving our wives in such a way that we are giving up on them or for them?  What will it take for you to love your wife like Christ loves you?

Do You Truly Understand Your Spouse?

What do you think it means for a man to "live with your wife in an understanding way?" (I Peter 3:7) http://ow.ly/dk9rh -FamilyLife Art of Marriage

 

What Does Your Mate NEED From You?

Love one another, even as I have loved you. (John 13:34) Pray that God will always keep you sensitive to the exact expressions of love your mate needs from you at any individual moment. -Dennis Rainey

 

What Positive Qualities Do You Contribute to Your Marriage?

Pray that God will help you see and appreciate your spouse's positive qualities. Think about them. Dwell on them. Thank God for them. http://ow.ly/dk65b -FamilyLife

 

The link above will take you to the FamilyLife store.  There you will find a book by Dr. David Clarke, entitled Kiss Me Like You Mean It,  featured.  You will also find a brief description of the contents of the book, as well as information about its author.

 

 

CAUTION: Marriage Under Construction

No matter where you are now, your marriage can be fixed. With God's help and hard work. The first step is to create some positive flow in your relationship. (David Clarke)http://ow.ly/djM5F -FamilyLife

 

There is no such thing as a perfect marriage.  I am sorry to burst your bubble if you thought otherwise.  Regardless of where you are at in your marriage, how good or bad it might be, it can "easily" be repaired or remodled.  As long as you "hire" the right contractor, the work will go quick and smoothly.  Who is your "builder of choice"?  If you allow God to mend what has been damaged or broken, you will experience full and complete restoration.

 

Hebrews 3:3-5

 ³ Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. ⁴ For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. ⁵ “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,” bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future.

 

I Want To Know that Your My Hero

Research has shown that wives wished their husbands knew was that: he is her hero! Men, how does that make you feel? http://ow.ly/d9hui  -FamilyLife

 

Does this research reflect that truth in your marriage?

 

The Title to this post sounds like some of the words from a once, and maybe still, popular Bette Midler/Celine Dion song.  Can anyone name that tune? :)

 

The link above will bring you to a book available at the FamilyLife store.  This book, written by Shaunti and Jeff Feldman is entitled For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide to the Inner Lives of Women.  Scroll to the bottom of the page for a description of the book and information about the authors.