Why Should I Stand Strong In Setting Boundaries? Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”Acts 3:19 Boundaries help set moral limits for ways to cope with outside influences on our lives. Our personal decision to accept Christ’s salvation leads […]
Read MoreHow Can I Work With My Husband To Set Boundaries? For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.”Romans 8:7 It can be very difficult to set boundaries in marriage. However, God set boundaries for us and we should also […]
Read MoreWhat Can I Do To Serve God’s Purposes In My Marriage? As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”1 Peter 4:10 If we consider God’s grace, as it is present in our lives, it is almost incomprehensible. God is so good to us with […]
Read MoreWhat If My Husband Asks Me To Keep This Confidential? A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.”Proverbs 11:13 Kay was very aware of her role in setting the emotional temperature in her home. “Like most women, I am great at talking and even better at emoting! If I were asked, […]
Read MoreI Married A Christian, So How Could This Happen To Me? Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.”Jonah 2:8 Jennifer grew up in a home with parents in a dysfunctional marriage. She was determined that her marriage would be different than what she had witnessed through the years. It […]
Read MoreHow Much Sin Should I Tolerate In My Marriage? Find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness.”Ephesians 5:10-11a Rebecca knew about her husband’s pornography use because she occasionally stumbled upon it. She could sense that the more he engaged in pornography, the more it was affecting their […]
Read MoreWhat If I Have Put My Marriage On A Pedestal Above God? Do not love the world or the things of the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him … whoever does the will of God abides forever.”1 John 2:15-17 Kristi thought she had her priorities straight. […]
Read MoreHow Do I Forgive A Debt I Am Owed? Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”Matthew 6:12 Sandra knew she harbored bitterness when someone’s presence or the mention of the person triggered a visceral, physical reaction within her. “I tense up, my thoughts turn immediately ugly, and my mood makes a complete 180 […]
Read MoreWhat If I Also Have Sins To Confess? Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”Proverbs 28:13 Beth was very concerned about her husband’s involvement with pornography. It was affecting their marriage and family life. His concealed thoughts and actions were easy targets for pointing a […]
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