The Bible is clear about the power of words! The Boggs are always adamant in making sure that the people they lead know—--”Your life is being framed by the words that you speak, and constructed by the decisions that you make.” Keeping our words and emotions in check is key to building solid relationships that weather the storms that family life can offer. We must be able to overcome the temptation to be led by feelings and swayed by the desire to say whatever we “feel” in a particular situation or moment. God, help us all to Shut Up & Grow Up!

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Since we’ve just moved past the Christmas season, the story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus is fresh in most minds. In this episode, Eric and Gena take a look at the responses of Mary and Joseph in their “not-so-ideal” situation. What they modeled about dealing with difficult circumstances can serve as a lesson to us all! Marriage and family life can offer some uncomfortable situations at times, but the principles outlined here, from a very old story, will work in 2023!

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Every day is a new day with new opportunities to be thankful for! But, a new year is a great time to evaluate where you are and where you are going. The BEST is always ahead and a new year is a great time to make decisions on regaining lost ground and conquering new ground, individually and as a family! Eric and Gena encourage us in steps often needed to move marriage and family life to the next level that God has planned and outlined for us. 2023, here we come!

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In this abbreviated version of HomeMatters podcast, Eric and Gena take a few minutes to share about family in the holidays and to wish all HM podcast listeners a very Merry Christmas!

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In this second part of The Intentional Marriage series, Eric and Gena share some practical steps to living the EXTRAordinary life in marriage that God designed for us. Your marriage isn’t to be ordinary; and surely not status-quo. However, some new habits may need to be formed, some intentional pursuit may need to become our mode of operations, and some planning may need to be incorporated. These along with several other tips may help move us towards the relationship in marriage that we now only dream of having. The “Intentional Marriage” will result in an EXTRAordinary marriage!

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God has an EXTRAordinary life planned for each of us! He’s also been preparing us, all of our lives, for what He has prepared for us. However, the life God has planned for us won’t just happen! We must be intentional about doing the things we can do to usher in that amazing life. No less is true for your marriage! Marriage is a good thing—created by God for companionship and pleasure and to reveal God’s love to this world. But—that incredible fairytale marriage won’t just happen either. There must be some action put behind our words and some habits of intentionality formed. Join Eric and Gena in part 1 of this eye opening discussion!

Do you ever find yourself trying to be a people pleaser? We often look for approval from people by trying to align our lives with the opinions those people have expressed. With that, it is easy to succumb to building our home and family on culturally accepted opinions rather than on the opinion of the only One that really matters—Jesus Christ! The importance of knowing God’s opinion on home and family, and knowing God’s nature is the focus of this podcast. It is truly ONLY His opinion that matters!

As a follower of Christ, your best days are ahead! But—it won’t just happen! In this episode, Eric and Gena continue with thoughts about living an intentional life and they share several “intentional acts” that will make a lasting difference. With some intent and pursuit, you can have the marriage, family, and life that God desires you to have. “...the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.” Psalm 33:11 No matter where you are in your marriage and family life, God still has a good plan for your home! Will you partner with Him to see all that He has for you and your house?

Most of us are aware of at least a few things that we could start doing today to make our marriage and family life better. Eric and Gena talk about the importance of the intentional life; the life that turns knowledge and gained wisdom into action. God never intended our lives to be ordinary and status-quo! But—-rising above ordinary, will take intention and pursuit. Ask God to soften your heart and show you where you can start—today—on a new journey to an extraordinary life!

Although each of us are given the same amount of time, how do some people seem to accomplish so much more than others in their allotment? Being good stewards of time takes being intentional, every minute of the day! How well are you doing as a family in managing and making the most of your time? Is your life led by your schedule? Or, do you set the schedule and manage your activities and appointments? Has busyness become your constant mode of operation? Take a few moments and join Eric and Gena as they talk through the importance of managing life well when it comes to our time.