Posts Tagged ‘Marriage’
Live in Love // How Can I Leave a Legacy of Love?
The Power of Love as Experienced by the One Being Loved // 1 Corinthians 13 Thank you for being patient with me. It gives me a sense of connection with you. And how I so appreciate your kindness, particularly when I don’t deserve it. It lavishes me with great joy. You never show envy toward those who have more. Grace…
Read MoreLive in Love // Where Can I Find Real Love?
Love is God’s idea. He created it. And, God wants us to excel at it. In fact, Jesus said the two greatest commandments are to love God and love others. Life all comes down to how we love. Therefore, having a great marriage starts today. It starts with putting God first in our own heart,…
Read MoreLive in Love // How Do I Grow in Love?
The impact of sin on all our relationships. (Genesis 3) Sin brings shame and blame in our relationship with God and with each other. God calls us to live in love. And yet I will show you the most excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31b In 1 Corinthians 13, the apostle Paul tells us how to…
Read MoreLive in Love // What is Love?
1. God created love. Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:7-8 We all want real love. There is a big difference between what the…
Read MoreThe One // Part 4: Happily Ever After
The One: Dating & Relationships in Today’s World – Happily Ever After The World’s View of Love vs Biblical Love What’s your go-to movie genre for a Friday night? Whether your answer is thought-provoking science fiction, hide your face in your hands-scary, or a feel-good romantic comedy, the odds are that regardless of your movie…
Read MoreThe One // Part 3: Staying in Love
The One: Staying in Love Created Equally but Differently God created men and women differently, including in what each of our roles are in a relationship. Though we are not created to be exactly the same, we were created to be equal in role and significance. Our culture and world today is constantly redefining what…
Read MoreThe One // Part 2: Falling in Love
The One: Dating & Relationships in Today’s World – Falling In Love How God Uses Relational Difficulties for Good Do you remember the “honeymoon” phase of your relationship? The part where you believed that you would never fight about anything? The time when you thought that your relationship was perfect? For most of us, that’s…
Read MoreThe One // Part 1: Dating and Marriage in Today’s World
The One: Dating & Relationships in Today’s World Falling in Love with “The One” We live in a world that emphasizes the need to find “the one.” Many of the best-selling books, movies, reality television shows, and other forms of entertainment are all centered around seeking that other person that can “complete you” or be…
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