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Being a giver is important in the life of everyone who follows Jesus. We are called to imitate Him in everything we do, so being a giver with a pure heart and without selfish motives produces within us not only a worthy witness and reflection of the God we serve, but it moves heaven to do miracles in our lives and in the lives of our family.
Read MoreWe have had meetings with many couples looking for help to resolve their relationship struggles. Each couple having tried to work things out together but unable to come to a positive or a lasting solution, and so they look for help to resolve their conflict. Seeing couples bleeding and in pain is always difficult for us, especially when we see how the enemy has moved in and settled in – a thief with a single purpose – to kill and destroy.
Read MoreWhen a couple works together to achieve unity, they submit to each other in love and encourage each other by learning and sharing. They navigate the rocky places by learning to put each other first and serve. This is very much part of Gods plan and His deep desire for us (Mark 10:7-8). Although many may agree with the message of selfless service and have a willingness to pursue it in their marriage, progress can be slow, and laboured. At times we wonder how, despite the knowledge of God’s purpose we remain for years trying to overcome disagreement, anchored in an unwelcome state where conflict still exists, and self continues to rise up within us demanding attention.
Read MoreRomantic love can be dangerous. It is deeply passionate, yet volatile – intense and easily shaken by circumstances and conditions. When things are going well our love is a raging fire, but when things are not going so well, our love is easily quenched.
Read MoreIt is as if we are declaring to everyone else in that bus – only my push counts! If I push the button the driver will respond, if you push it, the driver will ignore you and the bus will continue.
Read MoreThis is not to say that traditions are always negative, in fact many of them good, but we must weigh them and hold them accountable to a greater authority and a better culture. Where human tradition comes against a choice for love and life guaranteed by God’s Word, traditions and personal ambitions must bow to the King…
Read MoreGive your teenagers much more of a say in what happens in family time. Let them engage you as much as you try to engage them. As family members move toward adulthood, it’s important that we learn and share together and that you honour their growing maturity. Family worship should be a source of victory for you and your family over every negative influence and challenge.
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Read MoreWe all learn something of these skills over time, but in marriage we have to learn our spouse so well that our communication is aligned perfectly to his or her need. This can only happen when we spend more time actively engaged with our spouse. If you are a smartphone addict, a workaholic or a entertainment box set devotee, it’s time to reset. A lack of meaningful personal communication is not good for any couple aiming for oneness!
Read MoreWhen we get married, we need to learn how to work with our joint resources as we move from being two sole traders to being 50/50 partners, and we prosper when we get it right.
Read MoreIn prayer, ask first that you would be renewed and that you would see your spouse as God sees him or her. Allow yourself to be humbled and transformed before you start making demands of God on behalf of your spouse. Pray that you would have a heart to accept your marriage relationship on God’s terms rather than your own.
Read MoreThe witness of the marriage relationship and the triumph of the family is one of the most powerful forces for transformation. It is the very foundation of humanity and the bedrock of society.
Read MoreEven when we have left self behind and learnt the importance of giving and honouring our spouse above ourselves, self-interest will often try to resurrect itself, and there is no time more likely for this unwelcome visitor than when issues arise and differences surface. In this environment, self tries to dominate again resulting in competition replacing our hard won cooperation.
Read MoreIf a couple wants to experience real growth in their relationship, it helps if their progress and intimacy is surrounded by a state of peace and harmony. This needs all of us to be in a good place regarding family relationships.
Read MoreIt is our intimacy that builds our marriage union toward the goal of oneness. In all its forms, intimacy creates the glue that binds us ever more securely to each other.
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As God shows us how to relate so that our marriage grows into oneness and is filled with abundance, He expects that we will prepare our children for the same success. Today, our blog article examines the skills and wisdom parents need to prepare children to transition into independence
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Read MoreChildren should have an amazing and positive impact on our journey to oneness, they should bring husbands and wives closer together in their common desire for the fullness of their identity and purpose.
Read MoreWhat a very special day! Joy, excitement, anticipation and perhaps a measure of nervousness. It has been in the planning for months and the couple and their families have all been busy in an attempt to produce a spectacle of epic proportions, a monumental drama. From the dress to the first dance and everything in between - it has to be perfect.
Read MoreThis woman, although physically weaker than you is mighty in power. Her spiritual strength and capacity to intercede for you is enough to put armies to flight. Everything in her that cares, that protects and supports has been magnified. If you are graceful to her, she will be A true helper.
Read MoreThe truth is, God’s Word says very little about the role of wives, but far more about husbands. There has been such a focus around the expectations of a wife in marriage that the message and instructions for husbands have been somewhat side-lined and ignored.
Read MoreJoseph, the understated character in the story of the Nativity was in fact a truly amazing example of what pleases God in a husband and father. Today we would like to present this unexpected man of excellence to you. We hope it will be a worthy prelude to some teaching on the role of the husband within the marriage covenant.
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