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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
SURVEY QUESTION/ANSWERS (2 OF 14) What are some highlights in the early years of marriage? – Clothes are washed and ironed. – Birth of children. – Get to know each other in a different way. – See the inner qualities in each other. – Develop a friendship with each other. … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTION/ANSWERS (1 OF 14) What are some reasons two people decide to get married? – To get out of the house (gain independence). – For financial reasons (combined incomes). – In love (can’t live without the other). – Both have the same interests. – Want to spend more time … Continue reading
I conducted a non-scientific survey asking a diverse group of married couples about marriage. There were a total of 14 questions and I documented their responses for sharing with others. Over the next few weeks, I will be posting these questions, along with the unedited responses I received to each question. Submit to one another … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) MEDITATION: What do you look forward to when you go on a trip away from home? If you go to the beach, you probably look forward to seeing, hearing and … Continue reading
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