In Season 5 Episode 3 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our talk about how, if we want to rekindle romance, the first thing we have to do is to "remember what’s good about our mate."

After the newness of marriage has worn off, it's easy to let our differences become barriers to our intimacy in marriage. These differences can be frustrating sources of contention and bitterness. But it's important that we, instead, let our differences serve as bridges. How do we do this?

We must accept one another (Rom. 15:7). Our acceptance of one another must be in the same way that Christ accepted us. How did he accept us? Romans 5:8 says, "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." 

In this episode Scott and Dawn also mention a helpful tool to utilize when faced with a frustrating difference you see in your spouse - a series of questions to ask yourself regarding your spouse's actions. 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Pre-episode fun commentary: PSLs, Farm House Coffee, Phil Mickelson's The Good Stuff, and if it's possible to run a sub 20:00 5K at 41 years old... stay tuned to find out!!
• Scripture: Romans 15:7, Romans 5:8, Colossians 3, Proverbs 11:27