Here is our second in the series, "3 Facets of Intimacy in Marriage." “Intimacy in Marriage” Podcast #003 We take time in this episode to define what "Intimacy" really looks like in a Biblical Marriage. We define what we see as the 3 Legs/Facets necessary to not only identify but to also address which leg(s)/facet(s) …
Pursuit of Marriage 3 Day Retreats are Texas Bound!! Join us in March 2019
You asked, we responded. Texas...Here we come!! Yes, we are taking our Marriage Retreat to Athens, Texas: Caplin Ranch This is a Three-Day Marriage Retreat facilitated by Joe and Kerry Vivian. Come and spend the weekend at Caplin Ranch in Athens, Texas for our " 3 Facets of Intimacy in Marriage" retreat. During that weekend …
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Adulterous Affairs Don’t Begin with Sex; They Begin with Inappropriate Friendships
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 It seems …
Forgiveness…4 Principles to Apply to Your Life
“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and then hoping the other person dies.” –Saint Augustine Forgiveness is one of the most difficult and most misunderstood concepts in all of life. Refusal to do it can create a toxic root of bitterness in our hearts. A lack of …
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Communication Conference-POM
Effective communication in your marriage is not just about saying and hearing words—it’s all about relaying ideas accurately with the intent of building a mutual understanding. When a husband and wife practice healthy habits for talking, listening, and processing together, it’s not only good for their marriage, but ultimately for the glory of God. …
A Necessary “No”
For the past 10 weeks in our Marriage/Family Bible Study Class on Sundays we have been focused on the verse 3 John 1:2. With this verse, we have been asking ourselves, “How’s Your Soul?” Each week has been a different facet of “How’s Your Soul?” and what that looks like according to God’s Word and …
Victim or Survivor?
Victim: Something destroyed; something completely sacrificed in the pursuit of an object or situation. Survivor: One who outlives another or a situation of conflict. In this world, it seems that we begin to classify ourselves as either a “Victim” or a “Survivor” of our past or current circumstances. It’s become easy to play the victim …
Pride Destroys Marriages
There is nothing more annoying in a marriage relationship than a proud spouse. Pity the one who is married to a proud husband or a haughty wife. A proud spouse does not see the need to apologize. A proud spouse thinks they are always right, even when they are dead wrong. Even when it is …
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