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SCRIPTURE: “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. (Matthew 6:24) MEDITATION: Have you ever heard the phrase, “When you try to please everyone, you please nobody”? It … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (7of14): What are some of the most significant changes between the early years of marriage and a marriage that has lasted 10-20 years? – Your spouse tends to mellow out. – Develop better communication with each other. – Get into more of a comfort zone. – Develop a … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. (Proverbs 14:12) MEDITATION: In His Word, God tells us everything we need to know about what is right in His eyes. Regardless of what He says, some (maybe many) try to rewrite God’s instructions to … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (6 of 14): How does a marriage change when children are added to the family? – More stress. – Less sleep. – Less time to do things you want to do. – Life becomes less boring. – Find a new joy that never existed before; a different kind … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you. Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (5 of 14): What are some disappointments in the early years of marriage? – Spouse didn’t change like you hoped they would. – Wanted to have children and found out you could not. – Spouse no longer accepts your friends. – Job causes you to have to move to … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: (1 Samuel 1:1-19) MEDITATION: As believers, what we say and how we react to situations is very important (not only for how others perceive us, but also for how we are rewarded). Elkanah had 2 wives (Hannah and Peninnah) (I’m not sure why he had two wives, but times were different back then). … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (4 OF 14): What are some challenges in the early years of marriage? – Developing confidence and trust in each other. – Learning to accept the faults and bad habits of each other. – Learning to make joint decisions. – Balancing activities (with consideration for each other). – … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about receiving rewards (blessings) from God? We hear about how He blesses people, but doesn’t it just … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (3 OF 14): What are some stresses in the early years of marriage? – Financial (have to buy things to get started; who manages bank accounts?). – Give up independence (consideration for spouse must be factored in; have to think in terms of “we”, instead of “me”). – Accountability (accountable to each other, … Continue reading
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