Tag: loving marriage
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Selfless Love – 1 Corinthians 13 . . . A Pipe Dream or What God Wants for Your Marriage?
If only we were as loving as we give ourselves credit. If we’re not careful, many of us are in danger of breaking our arms trying to pat ourselves on the back! “Of course I’m loving to my wife/husband, kids, and others! “ And then, along comes 1 Corinthian’s 13, cutting through our pretensions like…
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What is Your Marriage Saying to Everyone Who Knows You? Matt & Lisa Interviewed by Aaron & Jennifer Smith
If you ever make it to Bend, Oregon, be sure to take a stroll through Drake Park. Lisa and I will often stop by The Lemon Tree for lunch then take a walk around the park by the river, holding hands. Seems that every time we’re there, people smile approvingly at us. The fact is,…
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Do You Realize the Powerful Impact of Your Marriage? – Interview with Aaron & Jennifer Smith, Marriage After God
He was highly intelligent, handsome, focused, intense young man in his mid-twenties who, I was certain, would make a great husband. But he was on a different path. Despite being a serious believer, his life experiences had left a sour taste in his mouth about marriage and he had no intention of subjecting himself to…
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The Indispensable Husband . . . and how he defeats the Voices Tearing Down His Wife
Hello. Maybe we’ve never met formally but, you’ve bumped into me a time or two. In fact, you can’t avoid me because I’m everywhere. My name is 21st Century Culture and I’ve got a lot to say to a lot of different people but let me start with what I like to say to wives and…
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The Essential Habit of Expressing Gratefulness
{First Lisa’s perspective, then mine follows} I can guess what you might be thinking. “Sure thing, Lisa. Of course, you’re happily married. After all, look at the man you’re married to.” And you’d be right. He’s the most wonderful, amazing guy I know. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’d want to be married to him.…