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Take a moment to reflect on the direction that your marriage. Thought of the week: You can’t do marriage without God. Scripture tells us in Hebrews 10: 24 – 25, “And let us consider how to spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the
Take a moment to reflect on the priority level that you give your marriage! Marriage expert, Dan Seaborn, (our speaker at From This Day Forward 2016 – for more information see below), offers an easy way to remember make marriage a priority. Consider that marriage requires four priority time zones. Just like our country has
“Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger” Ephesians 4:26 The emotion of anger was designed for a purpose. Anger can help preserve life in the face of attack, or it may alert us to stand up against injustice. However, when anger is vented thoughtlessly, it
Unresolved anger can “trap” us in many negative life consequences. It can turn us into a ticking time bomb. Anger that is explosive quickly destroys relationships. On the other hand, holding anger inside is also counterproductive. Suppressing anger can lead to bitterness and may even contribute to depression. The first step to avoiding these “traps”
Anger is not always a problem. Used wisely, it can communicate strength and competence. However, dysfunctional patterns of anger are often at the core of out of control, damaging habits and broken relationships. Anger can be the root of marital issues, failure to perform at work, and chronic isolation. When does anger become a “trap” and
Addiction and drug dependence have a high cost. Although debates over legalization will continue, families are clearly concerned as they witness (maybe once illegal) drugs become more available to teens. Furthermore, many community leaders may now fall silent on the harmful effects of mood altering substances, as recent opinion polls demonstrate that public opinion is
Panic Disorder is reported to affect 2 to 3 percent of adults and adolescents in the United States. Generally, this pattern can emerge by the age of 14 but most commonly starts to affect those who are between 20 – 24 years of age. Many people who struggle with recurrent and severe panic attacks will
Too much stuff can lead to hoarding. A recent article in a popular magazine told a story of a person who decided to engage in “retail therapy.” She reported that her new habit was therapeutic in the fact that she experienced sheer joy when shopping. Eventually, this endeavor resulted in an 8 foot dining room table
It is easy to fall into a habit of worry and anxiety. Today’s fast paced, high pressure life is full of stress. For many, worrying is a habit that started early in life. Dysfunctional patterns of worry and anxiety can last quite some time before they become unmanageable. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the
Thanks in advance for reading our new weekly series “Mind Matters.” If you check in with us often, you may have noticed that for the past several months we have focused exclusively on the issue of marriage. Thank you for following the series, “Marriage Moment.” I hope you were blessed by focusing on this important
Top-Ten List Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him.” (Genesis 2:18) Marriage holds times of great joy and challenge. As time passes, it is easy to forget that marriage completes who we are. This week, remember all the
Who Am I? “But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep His covenant and remember His precepts to do them.” (Psalm 103:17 – 18) In the 1940’s, psychologist Erik Erikson became well known for studying “identity” and
A recent article at Forbes.com asked the question, “How much does the average divorce cost?” Just calculating the average legal fees, the estimated price tag was at $15,000 to $30,000. A closer look reveals other factors that are costly. Court costs, split assets, 401(k) loss, and other potential credit issues can raise the above estimate
This week, reflect on Hebrews 10: 24 – 25, “And let us consider how to spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” One of the
“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2010) estimated that by age 5, up to 14% of children are developing significant social or emotional issues. Similar reports
Friendship is a foundational part of a strong marriage. Marriage expert John Gottman uses the term “love maps” to demonstrate a type of friendship that occurs in strong marriages. Simply, a love map is the part of your brain where you store all the relevant information about your partner’s life. Take a moment and consider,
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Appreciate Use your extra marriage moment to appreciate your spouse this week! Popular culture often teaches us that love is a feeling. In romantic movies a loving relationship is cast as a state of being, in which you are either “in” or “out” of love. God directs us to focus our attention on appreciation in
“However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—” — 1 Corinthians 2:9 
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