Marriage

We have been going through a series on families at our church and I am going to make the next blog posts from that series.  I am learning so much and hope you find a few helps too.  This first post comes from a sermon on marriage:

Kids can have some interesting insights on marriage and dating.

When asked, “How does a person decide who to marry?”

Allan (age 10) said, “You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.”

Kirsten (age 10) replied, “No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you got to find out later who you’re stuck with.”

What do most people do on a date?

Lynnette (age 8) says, “Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to

know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.”

Martin (age 10) has some youthful wisdom: “On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.”

Fifteen Tips For Marriage 

Philippians 4:8

By:  Mark Sterling (gleaned from years of study and living)

1. Praise the positive and pray about your concerns.
2. Deal with one problem at a time.
3. Be Responsible for your own emotions, words, actions and reactions.
4. Be willing to change.
5. Avoid emotionally charged words like:  you never, you always, I don’t care, whatever ….
6. Don’t keep records of wrong for example:  Remember when you ________.
7. Avoid selfishness share the load.
8. Remove unneeded stress (don’t make decision when you are tired).
9. Work hard at communication don’t assume the other understands.
10. Guard your heart and mind.
11. Give without expecting something in return.
12. Practice the golden rule Matthew 7:12.
13. Date and (Listen – Learn – Love).
14. Avoid trying to control your mate.
15. Pray together (establish a family altar).