Feb 13
Like a car engine needs oil to run, so the moving parts do not create lots of friction and melt down, so a marriage with all of its stress needs lots of love to keep it from burning down. Love needs to be expressed daily to maintain the strong vibes and positive feelings between spouses. …
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Nov 16
In an earlier post I wrote about six challenges church leaders must face. Number two on that list was the role of the preacher’s wife. I promised to do a separate post discussing the unique role and challenge the preacher’s wife faces. These thoughts come from a lecture series I did at Polishing the Pulpit …
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Oct 30
Sex is a privilege, not a right! We are created sexual beings that have a desire for sexual gratification.¹ But it is not a right. God intended for us to enjoy the privilege of sex when we make the commitment in marriage to another person.² When sex becomes a part of a relationship outside of marriage …
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Oct 27
Shaunti Feldhahn is a researcher and author on marriage. She, along with her husband, have written numerous books on the subject. Her best-selling work was For Women Only and its partner volume For Men Only. She is noted for her analytical and statistical approach to the study of marriage and family. She brings a unique …
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Aug 10
— These six characteristics were taken from the book pictured – The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages. You can also listen to this sermon in the Audio Resources page.
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Jun 24
Here are some things we are doing in the church today to save marriage. Marriage sermons Marriage classes Marriage seminars Marriage counseling Marriage mentoring Marriage small-gropus Pre-martial counseling Marriage books Marriage retreats We have tremendous resources available now to save marriage and build families. There are great books that you can find to teach you …
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May 22
To listen to the sermon preached on this topic please visit this link. Also, these points are not original to me, but were a collection of thoughts gained from others.
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May 11
I am speaking this August at Polishing the Pulpit on church leadership and marriage. I would like as many church leaders and their WIVES too to fill out this survey. It is for all ministers, youth ministers, elders, deacons, and their wives. It only takes a few minutes. I would appreciate your help in sharing …
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Mar 20
Do you ever leave a great class feeling worse about yourself than when it began? The speaker didn’t want to communicate this message, but they presented such material that it overwhelms you! Being a preacher, I can feel like this sometimes when I go to a lectureship or conference. The speakers do a good job and …
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Mar 09
I am reading Byron Nelson’s autobiography. Nelson is a golfing legend who still holds several records. He was a member of the Church of Christ and known for being a great gentlemen. I found this little story about him wanting a new driver amusing. You see in golfing circles, and sometimes in my home, it …
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