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This One Thing We Do – The Secret to a Successful Marriage
When I look at the union between a man and his wife, I’m not surprised that God is involved. I’m in awe. His plan for marriage is a beautiful one, where two people grow together as one. “It’s not good that man should be alone,” He said, “I will make him a help meet.” (Genesis 2:18) And so He did. Causing Adam to fall into a deep sleep, the Lord God took out a rib, and from that rib He created a woman. He could have formed us from the dust of the earth, in the same way He created Adam, but He didn’t. That moment we were created, one…
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Storm-Proof Your Marriage
Who anticipates a season of drought followed by brushfires that strip the vegetation from the surrounding hills? This is the reality facing many in southern California. After the smoke cleared people took a breath. Thankfully, the worst was over . . . until it started to rain. No longer able to absorb water, the barren hills turned to mudslides, wiping out luxury homes. Years of investment . . . gone in an instant. What a waste. Every one of those homes was built on a solid foundation but it wasn’t enough. A good foundation is important but it’s never enough, especially in marriage. Eventually a careless match will ignite that…