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How can a father make Scripture a priority in his home?
Making Scripture a Priority tips for family wisdom searches A father who makes the Word of God a true priority in his life and his family establishes a foundation for success in his home. God instructed the Israelites’ leader Joshua, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but ...How can a husband help preserve his marriage?
How a Husband’s Actions Can Preserve His Marriage key areas of loving leadership God gives the husband the role of authority and responsibility in the marriage covenant. He is to faithfully, lovingly lead his wife in a responsible manner, not to dominate her, but to care for and protect her. Sc ...How can a wife help preserve her marriage?
How a Wife’s Attitudes Can Preserve Her Marriage seven key areas of respect and submission Many couples can trace the conflicts in their marriage to negative attitudes that slowly decayed their relationship. One woman described her experience in this way: When I was first married, I felt that ...How can I help my husband take on spiritual leadership?
Help Your Husband Be a Spiritual Leader following, respecting, and encouraging your husband’s leadership In Scripture we find a model for the complementary roles of a husband and wife. The man provides servant leadership and the woman responds with reverent submission and assistance: Wives, su ...If I'm focused on my husband's perceived failures, how can I walk in obedience to God?
Lists, Lessons, and Lasting Love a wife shares her journey of rebuilding a marriage Do you have a list? Not one of those “honey-do” lists of what we would like to have done around the house, like fixing the dripping faucet or cleaning the garage. I’m talking about a list of your husband’s failu ...How can immorality lead to financial trouble?
Immorality Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses A couple who is struggling financially should look beyond the numbers and discern if there are other issues that need to be resolved. For example, when a man struggles with moral impurity, his bondage to sin af ...How do hurts hinder communication with my spouse?
Hindrances to Communication in Marriage hurts that tempt your spouse to stop offering you counsel When the trust in a marriage relationship is damaged by unresolved conflicts, the couple usually becomes unwilling to share openly with each other. The husband or the wife, or both of them, may rea ...How can my wife’s counsel benefit my life?
Heeding the Cautions of Your Wife listen to your wife’s counsel When God designed the roles of husband and wife, He fashioned the wife as a helpmeet for her husband. Among other gifts, God often grants the wife an alertness and discernment that He may not initially give to the husband. God said ...How can self-rejection lead to financial trouble?
Self-Rejection Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses When a man struggles with self-rejection or a sense that his wife is rejecting him, his attitudes affect every aspect of his life, including his marriage and finances. The following progression traces the d ...Have spoken blessings changed lives?
Spoken Blessings Change Lives how children and adults have benefited from spoken blessings As mothers, fathers, and children have learned to bless one another in the Lord’s name, the power of spoken blessings has become evident in their families. Below are several testimonies from family member ...How is courtship different than dating?
What Is Courtship? understand how courtship differs from dating Courtship is a relationship between a man and a woman in which they seek to determine if it is God’s will for them to marry each other. Under the protection, guidance, and blessing of parents or mentors, the couple concentrates on ...If I’m a widow or divorced, who is my authority figure?
Since you are no longer accountable to a husband, God fulfills the role of Husband in your circumstances. However, be quick to seek wisdom through Godly counselors, such as parents, parents-in-law, pastors, or mature believers. God takes special care of widows. He is their protector: “A father ...What is an "umbrella of protection"?
Understanding “Umbrellas of Protection” embracing the Biblical principle of authority An umbrella is designed to provide protection from various elements of nature: rain, hail, snow, wind, or sunshine. As long as a person is under an umbrella, he finds shelter from harsh weather conditions. If ...If I married the wrong person, do I still need to honor his authority?
Your marriage may not have been one that God would have arranged. However, He established the authority structure of the marriage relationship, and He is eager and able to bless your marriage and to use it to work in your life. “With God, nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37). Learn more abo ...What are God-ordained authority structures?
Structures of Authority order in the home, church, workplace, and government Recognizing and obeying the one in charge brings security and order to a group. Each person looks to the leader for direction and accountability, and he or she provides guidance for working through questions or problem ...What rewards are promised to those who submit to authority?
The Blessings of Obedience rewards for those who submit to authority God promises rewards to those who submit to authority. The following Bible verses reveal that this concept affects many aspects of life. Things will be well with you. “Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandme ...What is the power of a spoken blessing?
The Power of Spoken Blessings an excellent way to intercede for others Our words have great influence in the lives of those around us, and spoken blessings can bring hope, encouragement, and direction to our families, friends, and others. Many people are experiencing deepening relationships and ...How can I meet my husband's basic needs?
Meeting Your Husband’s Seven Basic Needs how to be a Godly wife As a wife, you are uniquely qualified to fully meet your husband’s needs and cause him to “rejoice in the wife of his youth” (Proverbs 5:18). In His Word, God clearly establishes the responsibilities of a husband and a wife. (See G ...How can I meet my wife's basic needs?
Meeting Your Wife’s Seven Basic Needs loving her as Christ loves the Church As a husband, it is your responsibility to nurture and cherish your wife, to instruct your wife, and to meet her needs. You are to love your wife as you love yourself. (See Ephesians 5:22-29, 33.) As you gain insight ab ...What are my spouse's basic needs?
Basic Needs of a Husband and Wife understanding and meeting the needs of your spouse God’s Word declares that “a man [shall] leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). This is a great mystery. One might assume that a man and wom ...