A Love Language Minute

When a husband has been unfaithful but repents, forgiveness is in order. What forgiveness does is open the possibility for healing. But forgiveness doesn't always remove the consequences of his sin.

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What's the most effective way to show love to your girlfriend? Dr. Gary Chapman recommends taking the online Five Love Languages quiz at 5lovelanguages.com. When you discover what her primary love language is, you'll be far more effective in expressing your love to her.

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If your children are to thrive in life, it's absolutely essential that they hear you say "I love you." If a parent never received words of affirmation growing up, it may be difficult for them to express love to their own children. Dr. Gary Chapman encourages you to read the book "The Five Love Languages of Children".

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What do we do when someone has sinned against us? Scripture calls on us to rebuke them for their actions. If they repent, we are to forgive them. If they don't repent, pray for them. Don't repay evil for evil.

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Being obsessed with the in-love experience is a love that's based on feelings. With time, feelings fade. True love is based on actions - the commitment to demonstrate love in spite of how we feel.

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God's love for us is a model of how we should forgive others. We are to forgive as Christ has forgiven us. There are two parts to restoring a relationship - confession and repentance on the part of the offender, and forgiveness on the part of the offended party.

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If your daughter is obsessed with her appearance, it might be an indication she's struggling with her self worth. Condemning her will only push her away. If her love language is Words of Affirmation, offering positive comments about her appearance may make her feel affirmed and loved.

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Teens often push the boundaries of how they dress etc. This is their way of breaking away from their parents and becoming independent. Though the parents may be upset about this, it's vitally important that they still love their child, no matter what.

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The key ideas in Scripture for forgiveness are to cover, take away, or pardon. God's forgiveness relieves the sinner of God's judgment and extends mercy. That pattern should be followed when we struggle to forgive.

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Prayer is the only thing that has the potential for restoring relationships. That's because prayer brings God into the situation. When we try to work things out by ourselves, the end result isn't usually successful.

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