I am developing a new curriculum and book on the importance of memorizing scripture and the four most important beliefs. I would greatly appreciate you all sharing with me what your two favorite verses are. What verses have most comforted you throughout your life? I hate to do this to you, but you have to pick your top two favorite verses.
Secondly, what are your top two beliefs or truths that you think everyone should have inside themselves or hold onto with great respect? I will pick some winners to receive my latest book, signed of course, As Long As You Both Shall Live.
Thanks for helping me with this new project, and I can’t wait to utilize your input!
I was browsing my marriage articles I read each week and found this post by Perez Hilton (who I certainly do not endorse, but found the article led me to some important insights):
Then, her twin sister, Josefin, came to her and persuaded her not to file the papers while she was so emotional. She urged Elin to think of the children and let the papers sit until she could make the decision rationally, rather than out of anger. Then, when Tiger finally came to Elin to apologize, it was Josefin who insisted that she could repair her marriage if she wanted to.
Why was this post important? Because every marriage needs a Josefin. Whether this post is true or not, does not matter to me. Because the point is true, we all need someone in our lives that encourages us to stay together whether that be for the kids, our own lives, or something else. Too many marriages end in divorce when they do not need to end in divorce. Sometimes we need to suck it up and hang in there, patiently waiting for God to change our spouse’s heart.
If we bail too quickly, we run the risk of missing out on a miracle or our spouse’s change of heart. What’s the rush? Slow down and take your time. Divorce is so painful, and frankly, it practically always makes things worse. There’s no need to rush to divorce. Let the “Josefins” in your life encourage you when you need encouragement the most.
There are times in every person’s life when people feel difficult. They hurt your feelings, let you down, frustrate you, and simply mess with you. What do you do? How do you respond? What’s the best way to handle a difficult person? Check out 2 Timothy 2:23-26:
23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights.24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth.26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.
The bible is full of brilliant advice on how to handle your relationships, the difficult part is following through and being obedient to the word! I am truly convinced, after 15 years of working with couples in conflict, that the best thing you can do when frustrated with your spouse is be patient and loving. Unless you are being abused emotionally or physically, of course.
How could you live 2 Timothy 2:24 this week with your spouse? Leave a comment and let us know what you want to do this week to love your spouse like you are challenged in 2 Timothy.
I’m leading a men’s class at my church, WoodsEdge, for the next few Sundays. This Sunday’s message is on what women really want. Amy and I have talked a little bit about what the ladies really want, but I got curious tonight wondering what men thought their women wanted. So let me know by leaving a comment on this post. What do you think your lady wants most from you?
The Daily Record is reporting that Tiger’s wife, Elin, is giving the marriage another try:
The wife of shamed golfer Tiger Woods is set to move back in with him. Friends of Swedish model Elin yesterday revealed she was prepared to give their troubled marriage another shot. Since Tiger’s string of affairs became public, Elin, 30, has been living in a rented mansion near their home in Windermere, in Orlando, Florida. Celebrity website RadarOnline claim she agreed earlier this week to move back into the family home with their two children. Relations had been thawing in recent weeks. On Wednesday, the couple spent around three hours together at the family home, a source claimed. They were in the backyard and at one point Tiger, 34, kissed Elin three times on the cheek and they hugged. However, Elin has yet to put back on her wedding ring.
Does Tiger deserve another chance? Absolutely! No one is unredeemable, especially if they do the work necessary to repair the damage. As long as he’s not being abusive currently (either physically, emotionally, or contuing with the affairs) then he deserves another chance. What do you all think? We’ve written a few posts on the Tiger situation here.
Does Tiger deserve another go? What say you…either leave us a comment or vote in our poll.
I’ve just started a new series titled “About a Girl”: the definitive guide on how a man can love his wife for my church here in Spring (WoodsEdge)! I posted the first article today, you can read that here. But I thought I needed to offer a poll to see what you all think about what women really want. So ladies, what do you really want from your husband?
