It's important to remember that God wants your marriage to succeed and He's a mighty commander. He is stronger than the enemy that is working against you.

Don't let your marriage self-destruct. Fight for your marriage! It begins by knowing who the real enemy is. Fight the right enemy. Be alert and understand your enemy's tactics. There is hope!

Scripture referenced in this episode:

Ephesians 6:12-20, 1 Peter 5:8-10, James 4:7, John 8:44

For more teaching on guarding your mind, see Episodes 62, 46, and 3-12

God tells us that a cord of three strands is not easily broken.  When we invite God in to our marriage he helps us in multiple ways.   

Verses referenced in this episode: Ecclesiastes 4:12, Psalm 51:10

Every relationship needs this to survive and especially to thrive.  Why is it so hard then?  Add this to your marriage and watch the difference it makes!  

Verses quoted: Psalm 127:2, Ecclesiastes 3

Do you get tired of trying to please everyone and feeling like you always come up short?  It can be so exhausting trying to be all things to all people.  But God asks us only to glorify Him.  He is our audience of 1!

Link to the music lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFxVfAZj5Q0

Bible Verses Quoted in this Episode:

We're so in love when we are dating and first get married.  Then those "lovin' feelin's" wax and wane throughout our marriage. How do we get back to the beginning?  It starts with remembering...  

If you would like more information about working with our group cohort this year, contact me at [email protected]. 

Verses quoted in this episode: Revelation 2:3-5

If we seek first God's Kingdom and His righteousness, He promises that "All these things will be given to you as well."  Wow, what a promise! But what does seeking his kingdom and righteousness mean?  This is the final episode in the First Things First Series.  

Verses quoted in this episode: Matthew 6:33, Micah 6:8, Matthew 22:37-39

Most of us are seeking God's will for our lives. We get paralyzed sometimes trying to figure it out.  He may have specific assignments for us, but in general, there is one thing He wants of all of us. If we get this right, the rest will flow.    

Verses quoted in this episode: Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13

We all have problems. We all like to solve our problems.  We spend a lot of time, energy and stress trying to find solutions, when God probably has just what we need.  My advice to myself this year - Go to God First.   

Verses Quoted in this episode: 

Philippians 4:6-7 Isaiah 55:8-9 Psalm 46:10Matthew 6:27