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Why Investing In Your Marriage Matters with Dr. Gary Chapman
Episode 513
Marriage is a living relationship that requires constant care and attention. Dr. Gary Chapman, renowned author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, highlights this in his resource, A Couple’s Guide to a Growing Marriage. This Bible study helps couples invest in their marriage with a structured, intentional approach, ensuring their relationship grows stronger.
Working on your marriage benefits not just the couple but also their children and the broader community. Strong marriages create strong families, which have a positive impact on society. For Christian couples, it’s essential to follow biblical principles for marriage, as the Bible has much to say about how to nurture this sacred relationship.
What’s In The Study?
This 12-week Bible study includes:
- Weekly Activities and Bible Study: Each session starts with an opening activity and a Bible study focused on topics related to marriage and our relationship with God.
- Practical Exercises: Couples engage in learning exercises that apply biblical teachings to their relationship.
- Scripture Memorization: Memorizing verses helps reinforce the lessons learned.
- Daily Conversations: Couples are encouraged to have daily conversations with God and with each other, fostering open communication and deeper understanding.
Topics covered include communication, expressing love, handling anger, and resolving conflicts—essential skills for any marriage.
The Importance of Communication
A key theme in the study is the importance of regular, honest communication. Marriages don’t drift together; they drift apart. Therefore, couples must intentionally spend time together, discuss their feelings, and address issues. By listening to each other with the goal of understanding, not arguing, couples can find solutions and strengthen their bond.
Managing Finances Together
One chapter focuses on making money an asset to your marriage while stressing the importance of financial transparency and fidelity. Managing money together is a significant part of marriage, and disagreements over finances are common. The study encourages couples to align on issues like giving, saving, and spending while working as a team to manage household finances.
The Win: A Stronger, Healthier Marriage
Couples who commit to this study will be better equipped to nurture a loving, supportive, and united marriage. Not only will they benefit, but their children will also see a healthy model of financial and relational teamwork.
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