During the last session of our marriage conferences, we will often have a question and answer time. It is during these times that I will often receive questions that indicate something interesting about a few of our hearers.
Many times, I feel that some in our audience feel that we have a good marriage because we rarely irritate one another.
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If a man only works at providing an atmosphere of love and safety in his marriage, he will fall short of fulfilling his role as a husband. Though love and safety are vital, a man also needs to add a little danger to the mix in order to complete the romantic puzzle.
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We are very excited about our Fight for Your Marriage Without Fighting With One Another Marriage Conference at One Life Fellowship in Ocala, Florida on September 23rd and 24th, 2016.
General Details:
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We are looking forward to being a part of the Eau Claire Gospel Center’s Family Conference from September 16th-18th, 2016. Below are a few details about the event. Should be a great time.
Dates:
Friday, September 16th thru Sunday,
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It was a hard lesson to learn as a young man, but once my wife’s spirit was wounded, all the words and logic in the world would fail in making things better in the immediate. Only time, action, and a genuine change in my attitude would prove to help.
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I am increasingly mesmerized at the amount of Christians that have a light view of the marriage covenant. Instead of till death do them part, it’s as if they vowed, “as long as I am happy”, “till we grow weary of one another”, or “as long as my expectations are met”.
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The tendency to love conditionally seems to run through our bloodstream. I see this as I pastor, counsel, deal with children, conduct business, and manage my own emotions.
Let’s face it, we are conditional lovers by nature. Maybe this is why God described mankind in the following way in Romans 3:17:
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On June 1st, our little community in Ocala, Florida came together with heavy hearts to remember our Grace Evangeline. We were also all in need of a little clarity, healing, and the peace of God.
I feel the Lord answered our prayers in an almost unexplainable way in that we left the memorial service with a natural sense of sorrow yet a sense that God had strangely moved in our hearts to draw us closer through the passing of our sweet Grace.
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We have always viewed our audience as an extension of our family, especially the family of God.
Over the last 10 days, we have experienced a very sad chapter of our lives as we have lost our little Grace Evangeline. In the picture to the right she is the little girl in the red bow.
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We are excited to be having a Marriage Emphasis Night at Fellowship Baptist Church in Williamston, NC on Wednesday, May 18th at 7:30 pm.
Topics
Author, speaker, and marriage coach, Dr. Raymond Force, will be teaching couples a Biblical and refreshing approach to strengthening their marriage.
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It is more than common for men to read an excerpt from my marriage book, How to Fight for Your Marriage Without Fighting With One Another, or one of our blog posts and reply with statements as such:
“Just remember,
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A woman is often asking her husband for the same treatment he wants from Christ. However, men sometimes prove to be hypocritical in that they expect from Christ what they are unwilling to provide for their wives.
Here are a few areas where I find that men show this subtle form of hypocrisy:
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As Americans, we are not a very settled people. In fact, we are probably the most depressed and dissatisfied generation that America has ever produced.
Here are a few reasons why we seem to have almost an epidemic on our hands of people that are heart sick with feelings of anxiousness,
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Dysfunctional people have a way of turning the tables on others. That is, they find a way to make those around them feel like they are the problem, when, in reality, their turbulent heart is the source of turbulence in their lives. (James 4:-1-2)
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Though I loathe cliche’s concerning marriage, some phrases and expressions are overused for a reason, they are universally applicable.
To say communication is important in a marriage may be a cliche, but it is, nonetheless, an all-important subject. Here is a little encouragement as to why we should put such a high priority on communication in marriage.
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My wife and I are not so much great lovers, but good fighters. However, our fight is not with one another as much as it is against the evils of society and our world.
If a couple’s only goals involve securing a good retirement, purchasing things, mere survival,
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I Have More Faith Than You Do
First off, I want you to know that though we charge for our marriage conferences, we barely break even. So, what I am about to say is not a way to get you to buy a ticket.
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The older I get and the longer I teach the Bible, the bolder I become in teaching that the Bible is the best and only standard for couples to follow. Here is a short-list of reasons why I believe this to be the case.
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This last Sunday, I taught out of the book of Kings and Chronicles. The entire sermon was based on one principle: When Israel’s kings obeyed God, they were blessed by God. When they walked in disobedience to God, their tenures were plagued with treachery and trouble.
The application to our families was simple: though there are many possible steps and approaches to solving our issues,
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Christian Marriage Conference – March 19th-20th, 2016 – Poland/Youngstown, Ohio
We are looking forward to coming to the Poland/Youngstown, Ohio area on March 19th-20th to minister at their Christian Marriage Conference and Marriage Emphasis Sunday.
To register or to find out more details about the event,
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Christian Marriage Conference in Ocala, Florida
Hitting Home Ministries as well as Crossroads Bible Church in Ocala, Florida, is bringing to you a Christian marriage conference on March 12, 2016.
For details, please visit the web site for Crossroads Church in Ocala,
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Ecclesiastes 10:10 tells us that sharpening an ax is a much better way to improve the cutting process than simply swinging a little harder.
In the same way, many of you have worked ever so hard in the last year on your marriage only to come up a little shorter than a year ago.
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Few view themselves as an unloving spouse. This is usually because we tend to have what I call comparative holiness. That is, we tend to believe that we are good because we are better than our parents, siblings, neighbors, or how we acted at another time in our lives.
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There are some things that just need to be said from time to time but those that work with couples may be afraid to say it. Here are a few points that are difficult to articulate in our current culture yet still need to be said. In fact,
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Most of my coaching involves encouraging people to do what their parents should have taught them growing up. Whether the need is to exhibit more self control, show contentment, be thankful, or to love unconditionally, I find that the greatest ailment plaguing our society is that of immaturity.
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Marriage Evangelism
I have been told that 3 out of 4 couples that visit church for the first time make that decision because they are having problems in their marriage. That said, this is one of the reasons why I say that all of our counseling and coaching on marriage falls underneath two categories: evangelism or discipleship.
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Someone once said the reason why God gives us friends is because we cannot pick our family. Though humorous, all humor has an element of truth.
What is a person to do when the only thing they have in common with their family is DNA?
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When men fail to love their wives because of what they perceive to be a lack of responsiveness, they are allowing themselves to be controlled by the behavior of their wives. In fact, I find that these two things are occurring when this transpires:
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I often receive the question, “Is there hope for my marriage even if I am the only one working on the marriage?” Let me take a few moments to provide some help for those that feel they are a lone ranger of sorts in their marriage.
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The more I counsel and coach married couples and families the more I find out that many families have pushed away from the family dinner table. However, they have not done this for health purposes as much as for the unhealthy purpose of busyness.
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How to Survive in a Loveless Marriage
It seems to be common to hear people tell me that they feel they are in a loveless marriage. Some wonder how long their time of waiting will last while others feel they are often at their breaking point.
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Our marriage book is also designed for use as a couples devotional book. Here are a few key points that you should know about using our book as a devotional book in your marriage.
Presents A Forward-Focused Look At Strengthening Your Marriage
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What do you say to a spouse or a couple that has lost all desire for their marriage? For spouses or couples in such a state, I often have a rather unique question that I ask.
The Question
Instead of asking,
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Family gossip may be normal, but so are tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricanes. Here are a few points to consider as to why husbands and wives should learn to refrain from airing their dirty laundry before others.
The Reputation Factor
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I have never seen two truly spiritually healthy people with a bad marriage. What can we learn from this? What does this say about the ultimate answer for our marriage problems today? Below are a few thoughts that should help us in this matter.
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Sapneil Tutoring – Learning Day
Thank you to Sapneil Tutoring for inviting us to be a part of their Learning Day on September 19, 2015 from 10 am to 1 pm.
Stress Management
We are honored to be making a webinar appearance for Sapneil Tutoring’s Learning Day.
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Couples sometimes find themselves standing on the banks of very turbulent waters. Unfortunately, many lack the wisdom to build the bridges that would allow them to cross without drowning in their issues.
For this reason, I would like to discuss what I call bridge statements.
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Money and Marriage
There are three things couples argue about the most: money, physical intimacy, and children. Though there are other matters that sometimes come into play, these three areas seem to come up the most when couples air their dirty laundry to me.
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Stonewalling – How it Hurts a Marriage
Whether you are on the giving or the receiving end of stonewalling, it is, nonetheless, harmful to a relationship. Let me share with you a few thoughts about what stonewalling is and how to better deal with it.
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When conflict arises between you and your spouse, how old do you act?
Confession
Early in marriage, I was on a 10 year old level when conflict came my way. As most ten year olds do, I would get emotional,
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5 Week Marriage Class in Ocala, FL
As of 3:42 pm on Tuesday, September 22nd, Only 2 spots left for our Marriage Class – Preregistration is required
We are looking forward to having a 5-week marriage class in Ocala,
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When dealing with difficult marital situations, I often say that it is good to remember that we are not able to do more than God. However, I hope to give a little advice in this article to those trying ever so hard to reach that hard-hearted spouse.
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Do you have a Christian marriage? Have questions such as, “What is a Christian marriage?” Let’s take a look at what really makes a Christian marriage.
A Little Test
A few years ago, if I were to give a test to see how Christian a Christian marriage is,
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What I am about to share is slightly difficult to explain in person let alone through a short article. However, at the risk of being misunderstood, I would like to share with you what I find is a very powerful communication tip for married couples.
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I am finding an increasing amount of men that are just plain mad. They are mad about their marriage, the treatment they receive from their wives, and what they view to be an uneven playing field when it comes to marriage.
Below are few reasons why I believe this to be occurring.
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Our Trip to Belleville, Illinois – Faith Baptist Church
It was an honor to speak at the Faith Baptist Church in Belleville, IL this last Sunday. I am truly thankful for this ministry as this is the place God used for my family to come to Christ.
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The Main Reason Why Some Couples Don’t Make It
Why do some couples make it while others divorce? Let me give you what I find to be the biggest reason why some couples don’t make it.
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I Peter 3:7 teaches that husbands are to honor their wives. What does this mean? How can a husband put this into practice? What are some practical ways that a husband can honor his wife? Here are a few pointers from Dr. Raymond Force, author of How to Fight for Your Marriage Without Fighting with One Another.
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Over the years, I have met a number of people that name the name of Christ yet tell me that they feel they have an unhappy Christian marriage. Let me offer a few possibilities as to why this may occur from time to time.
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Are You a Reactionary Spouse?
How do you handle your marriage or pre marriage problems? Are you simply reactionary or are you what I call a life-long learner?
The Negative Consequences of Being Reactionary
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