February 25th, 2024
There are many forms and types of families among us today. There are single-parent households. There are blended families. Children can be raised by two parents or a single parent. There are situations where grandparents are raising children. Other family members may step in and take on the parental role. Couples without any children can […]
February 24th, 2024
Seek Help When Needed “If he listens, you’ve made a friend. If he won’t listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again.” Matthew 18:16-17 (MSG) Marriage exists in community. Even though a couple should first seek to resolve a conflict or situation on […]
February 23rd, 2024
Solve What You Can, Not Involving Others “work it out between the two of you.” Matthew 18:15 (MSG) Fighting for your marriage means avoiding the collateral damage that comes from involving others unnecessarily. If you take your conflict to friends, family or (God forbid) social media before doing your best to patiently resolve it at […]
February 22nd, 2024
Bridge the Distance No Matter Who’s at Fault “If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him.” Matthew 18:15 (MSG) A common response to being offended by our spouse is to wait for them to come to you and make it right. You may have to wait a long time. If it is accurate […]
February 21st, 2024
Let Go of the Small Things “Sensible (wise) people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.” Proverbs 19:11 (NLT) Sometimes a lot of progress can be lost due to a very small transgression if it becomes the focus. It is wise to reconsider pouncing on a small offense. Context means a lot. Perhaps […]
February 20th, 2024
Communicate Only What is Helpful “Don’t let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.” Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) This is a tall order, but one worth pursuing. Fighting for your marriage includes thinking through how and what we communicate to our spouse. […]
February 19th, 2024
Stay “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 ESV Part of fighting for your marriage is sticking around when conflict comes. Genesis teaches us that marriage is about staying close and growing close. Although this has much to […]
February 18th, 2024
“Marriage is glorious but hard. It’s a burning joy and strength.”(The Meaning of Marriage – Dr. Tim Keller) This weeks’ devotional theme is “Fight for Your Marriage”, taken from the writing of James River Church’s Don Keene. Whether you’re newly married or 32+ year veterans like Becky and I, you will find principles in this […]
February 17th, 2024
Read John 16:33 TPT ”And everything I’ve taught you is so that the peace which is in me will be in you and will give you great confidence as you rest in me. For in this unbelieving world you will experience trouble and sorrows, but you must be courageous, for I have conquered the world!” […]
February 16th, 2024
Read Ephesians 6:13-17 NIV ”Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, […]
