If you're a single and feel like you're excluded from functions at your church, take the initiative to develop friendships with married church members. Attend as many functions as you can that don't exclude singles.
When your spouse confesses their failure to you, forgiveness is always the Christian response to confession and repentance.
Teachers know that if children feel loved by their teacher, they're far more likely to learn from that teacher. This will have a tremendous impact in the educational system.
Do you have to be perfect to have a good marriage? No, but you do have to learn to deal effectively with your failures.
If your desire is to start a marriage discipleship ministry in your church, where should you start? With your Pastor's direction, find several couples with strong marriages to serve as facilitators for the group - sharing their years of wisdom with the young couples.
Gary Chapman, Ph.D. is an author, speaker, pastor, and counselor who has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over twenty million copies, and has been translated into 50 languages. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life marriage and family counseling since the 1970s, and his two radio programs air nationally on the Moody Radio Network and affiliate stations.
For more information visit www.5lovelanguages.com
A Love Language™ Minute draws from Dr. Gary Chapman's years of counseling experience, excerpts from his live events, and his answers to listeners' questions to give encouragement and practical help and hope for the relationships in your life.