69: 5 Surprisingly Romantic, Doable Dates that Won't Break the Bank...for Valentine's Day & the Whole Year!

Matt & Lisa have a lot of fun talking about the Bible's surprisingly candid comments about romantic love (at least Matt does . . . Lisa blushes a lot and tries to change the subject!) Are you intentionally pursuing each other or is life just happening and your marriage is along for the ride? What priority does God place on romance in marriage? Many are surprised to learn, the Bible has a lot to say about it! And, it's not just the "big romantic gesture" that says it all. Matt & Lisa talk about all this and offer 5 Surprisingly Romantic, yet affordable, date ideas for every couple. 5 Inexpensive, Romantic Date Ideas:1)Home Date:a.Earlier in the day get a couple of desserts from a bakery or store near youb.Put the Kids to bedc.Light a candle (ChosenCandle.com)d.Put on some soft musice.Make drinks you both will enjoyf.Sit together ask each other questions . . . expandi.Favorite memory togetherii.Favorite place you visited together . . . or would like to visit!iii.Express appreciation for the three things you love most about each other.g.Run a bath for two or shower together2)Walking/Hiking Datea.Get to a trail, walk along a river, even a golf courseb.Reach out and touch each other – hold hands, slip your arms around each other when you stop.c.Stop back at a cafe for coffee/tea/whatever you liked.Express something you love about each othere.Talk about the coming season ahead of you. 3)Winter Zone Datea.Tubing, sledding, snowshoeing (often done for kids but a lot of fun for just a couple, too!)b.Bring a warm blanket & Hot Chocolate in a thermos and a snackc.Sit close and share the blanket.4)Inner City Walking Datea.Walk, holding hands and poking into various shops.b.Find a food cart and have lunch/early dinner (our story)c.Walk through a museum together5)Ice/Roller Skatea.A lot of fun even if you’re not good!b.Gives you a good reason to hold onto each other!c.Hold handsd.Go out for coffee afterGET MATT & LISA'S BOOKS HERE:100 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR HUSBAND/WIFE BOOKS(Big Discount!) https://amzn.to/2MCdMbJ 100 WORDS OF AFFIRMATION YOUR HUSBAND/WIFE NEED TO HEAR:(Big Discount!) https://amzn.to/31knPpQMARRIAGE WISDOM FOR HIM - https://shopfaithfulman.christianbook.com/marriage-wisdom-for-her-him-pack/matthew-jacobson/pd/444925?event=Home-Pages|1013587MARRIAGE WISDOM FOR HER - https://shopfaithfulman.christianbook.com/marriage-wisdom-for-her-him-pack/matthew-jacobson/pd/444925?event=Home-Pages|1013587ADVERTISED BOOK ON THIS EPISODE, Praying Women by Sheila Walsh - get a copy here: https://amzn.to/31nBttVCONNECT WITH MATT & LISAFollow Lisa on Instagram & Facebook @Club31Women and Club31Women.comFollow Matt on Instagram @FaithfulMan & Facebook @FaithfulManMinistries, and FaithfulMan.comAnd Don't Forget: 1) Leave A Podcast Review!! 2) Take a screenshot of the podcast and share it on social media!!