Chief of Sinners Posted April 11, 2015 Posted April 11, 2015 Love and marriage beyond the superficial materialism... Marital success has nothing to do with education, economics or social status. In fact, if ever there was an even playing field, it is in this area. Read more at: 10 Lessons I've Learned About Marriag From Divorce (BeliefNet) Stan 1 Quote
Members phkrause Posted April 11, 2015 Members Posted April 11, 2015 Thanks for the post and link. It made great points Stan 1 Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
B/W Photodude Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Biggest problem with belief.net, they put a little paragraph of info and make you jump thru 10 pages of stuff to read everything. Everything in this link, as usual for belief.net, could have been put in to one short webpage. However, it was good info. Sojourner, Dr. Shane, Gail and 1 other 4 Quote >>>Texts in blue type are quotes<<< ***************************************************************************** And therefore as a stranger give it welcome. There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. --Shakespeare from Hamlet ***************************************************************************** Bill Liversidge Seminars The Emergent Church and the Invasion of Spiritualism
Dr. Shane Posted April 18, 2015 Posted April 18, 2015 All the points are pretty basic. The Advenist church has freaquent marriage retreats where things like this are highlighted. Marriage takes work on the part of both parties. One point I do think is often not talked about was the first point in this presentation. I must create an environent that allows my spouse to be happy. I can't make her happy. Her happiness is something she needs to find on her own with God. However I can create an environent that will allow for that to happen. Those are two differnt things but often confused. Creating the environment will not make her happy unless she is right with God and her fellow man. However failing to create that environment can make her unhappy even if she is right with God and her fellow man. Stan, Gail and phkrause 3 Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted April 18, 2015 Moderators Posted April 18, 2015 A lot of wisdom there, Shane. I would add the following: I am not the conscience for my spouse. My spouse is directly responsible to God and God, in the person of the Holy Spirit, is responsible for the spiritual growth of my spouse. Yes, I have some responsibility for the spiritual environment that surrounds my spouse. Gail, Stan and phkrause 3 Quote Gregory
Administrators Gail Posted April 18, 2015 Administrators Posted April 18, 2015 Sometimes nurturing the spiritual growth in our spouses requires self-denial on our part. Ultimately, as Shane mentioned, the person's happiness depend's on the person. But we can do much to make a heaven on earth. I appreciate your comment, Shane. Dr. Shane, phkrause and Stan 3 Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
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