Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."

C.S. Lewis

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You cannot give what you have not first received. 

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"Is this a loving thing to do?"

Focus on fixing yourself > allowing God to work on your heart and daily practicing putting off selfishness

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We're back for Season 2! 

Shorter, weekly episodes
Powerful content to take intentional action in your marriage to grow together
Rooted in biblical principles

This week's episode is all about LOVE- worldly influences/definitions, God's definition, intentional action, and a few screaming kids in the background (we promise, all are fine, hah!).

Enjoy!
Zach + Chelsey

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Big takeaway:

Love your children and that means discipling them in the most tangible way that you see behavior change.


Verse:

"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."
Proverbs 22:6

Action Steps:

1. Find a way to connect with each of your kids.
2. Be vulnerable with your kids.

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Big takeaway:

Make sure you and your spouse are on the same page for the direction you're going in life, short term AND long term.

Scripture:

"For wherever you go, I will go; wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God."
Ruth 1:16


Action Steps:

1. Talk about short-term goals are: What drives your daily activities? What Motivates you? What are you working towards (financially, spiritually, relationally, socially, physically, nutritionally, etc)
2. Talk about long term goals: Where do you see yourself as a married couple in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years? What are some dreams you have together? Have individually? Are they cohesive? Can you make small adjustments so that they are? 

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Big takeaway:

In order to grow, you've got to get uncomfortable--- get real with God, with your spouse, and with yourself.

Verse:

"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother, and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. The man and his wife were both naked , and they felt no shame."
Genesis 2:24-35

Action Steps:

1. Verbalize repentance and forgiveness to one another.

2. Get vulnerable/uncomfortable with your spouse, take action this week!

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Key Points:

1. Vertical (God/man)
2. Horizontal (man/woman)
3. Woman made from and for man
4. Woman wears the pants, man takes a back seat
5. 60's/70's rise and launch of feminism

Big Takeaway: 
 Man is responsible to God for his wife and his family, leading in LOVE; woman is responsible to help her husband, serving with RESPECT.

Verse: 
Genesis 3:6,16, 17
Ephesians 5:22-33

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"There's what you mean to say, what you actually said, and what was heard."

A few key points:

1. Communicate to understand/shared understanding.
2. Stay in your circle.
3. Understand your conflict style and practice healthy behaviors.
4. Tone, Timing, Technique are very important.

Big takeaway: Approach the table with love and the desire for shared understanding, staying rooted in Christ as His grace covers our weaknesses.

Verse:
"Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger." James 1:19b

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"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten..." 
Joel 2:25a

Takeaway:
There comes a point in every marriage where differences are amplified, feelings wane, and commitment becomes more important than anything else.

2 Actionable Steps:

1. Own where you are
2. Take an interest in something your spouse enjoys.

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