A marriage is a lot like a garden. Both require a lot of tending. In Episode 54 of the Loving Life at Home Podcast, we'll explore six essentials that must be present if you want your marriage (or your garden) to thrive.

- Psalm 139:23-24 - "“Search me, O God, and know my heart..."

- Hosea 10:12 - “Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap the fruit of unfailing love..."

- Jeremiah 4:3 - “Plow up the hard ground of your hearts! Do not waste your good seed among thorns.”

- Galatians 6:7 - “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”

- Matthew 7:16-18 - "“By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes..."

- John 4:14 - "But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will...."

- John 7:37-38 - “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.  Whoever believes in Me...."

- Hebrews 12:15 - “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up...."

- James 1:21 - “...in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”

- John 15:4-17 - "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself...."

- Proverbs 17:22 - “A merry heart does good like a medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”

- 31 Scriptures to Pray over Your Spouse

- St. Fransis of Assisi’s prayer

- Love Your Husband/ Love Yourself

- 25 Ways to Communicate Respect to Your Husband

- 25 Ways to Show Love to Your Wife

- Terra Cotta Ollas for gardening

- My Backyard Mural

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