We don’t often think of gentleness as a godly virtue. If we are to correct others God’s Word calls us to do it in a spirit of gentleness. People are fragile, and we must take great care in speaking truth to one another, especially when we see a sin that needs addressing in one another’s lives. Last week I shared a post titled How Do We Handle Correction? As I wrote that post, my mind was on the way my husband gently corrects me. The Lord has gifted him in this area. I’m so thankful for his ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep 40: Marriage Series #7 – Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Sex is a beautiful gift from God. As Christian’s we have God’s permission to enjoy sex within our marriages – God invented it. We can learn not just to enjoy it but delight in intimacy with our husbands Martha Peace shares: The physical union of husband and wife is designed by God to meet God-given desire for companionship, to protect the husband and wife from temptation, and for the mutual giving and receiving of great pleasure and joy between the husband and wife. Companionship is ... continue reading...
My Favorite Resources on Sex and Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Inside: Resources to help you grow in your sexual relationship with your husband. We know from God's Word that sex within marriage is holy and good. Pleasure is assumed, and the greatest pleasure we can experience is from satisfying our spouse. Our times of sexual intimacy with our husbands should be frequent and regular. Sexual intimacy is just one area of our marriages and working through so many other biblical principles in addition to this one will be key in developing a true unity in your ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep 39: How to Communicate with Your Spouse – Marriage Series #6
We're going to discuss in today's podcast about how well we communicate with our spouses. God created us as relational beings so we are designed to communicate not just with Him but with one another. Because we're created in God's image, our communication within our marriages should be one of intimacy, beauty, and harmony. Communication is a huge part of our lives together. We share all of life together in our marriages and home should be a place where we can be vulnerable, open and ... continue reading...
Practical Suggestions for Good Communication in Our Marriages
Communication with our spouses is foundational for a good marriage. Our marriages are our closest relationships, and the hope is they would be spurring us on to love God more and through that loving each other more. God created us as relational beings, so it is natural to want to relate to other people. To have good communication, our marriages need to be built on trust. In Christ, we are no longer under condemnation (Romans 8:1), but sadly in our relationships, we fear as we open up all ... continue reading...
