There are several popular quotes about change. The Serenity Prayer states: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Benjamin Franklin said, "When you're finished changing, you're finished." John F. Kennedy said, "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future." These are all amazing quotes about the necessity and power of change, but perhaps my favorite quote regarding change came from Walt Disney: "Change is inevitable. Growth is … [Read more...]
The Importance of Money Management
"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils." (I Timothy 6:10, ESV). This is very true; however, the lack of money is a root of much marital discord. When a person loves money, the pursuit of money consumes them and it causes them to stop at nothing to acquire more wealth. We hear so much about how miserable rich people are that we almost find it noble to avoid acquiring money. This is a misunderstanding of what was meant when the Bible called the "love" of money a root of all kinds of evil. Money is necessary to survive in our culture, and Scripture is full of verses telling us to … [Read more...]
Is It Important that We Enjoy the Same Recreational Activities?
While it is not realistic to have every hobby in common, it is vital that husbands and wives share several similar, recreational interests. Life is full of exhausting "to do" lists, and if not careful, husbands and wives can fall into a dangerous rut. Having fun together breaks the mold of the ordinary and opens up communication naturally. When a couple can look forward to a hike, a movie, or a nice dinner out after five days of exhausting work, they can get through the day to day, mundane tasks. It's when work takes over and there is no end in sight that despair and desperation sets into a … [Read more...]
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