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Dear Friends,
As February 14th rolls around, it is always a good idea to look for ways
we can celebrate marriage. Guys, here is a quick list of ways we
can do that. Ladies, although this list is more focused on the men,
look for ways that you can honor your husband. Remember it
takes frequent "deposits" into your emotional bank to yield huge
dividends!
10
Ways to Honor Your Wife:
10.
Give small gifts even when it's not her birthday! When you go to the store, pick up
a flower, some candy, or a small present. If she likes crafts, pick
up some materials that she uses to make them. It doesn't need
to be expensive, but it says your spouse was in your thoughts while you
were apart.
9. Be supportive! When she
is troubled by something, even if you think it's nothing, remember
... it is real to her.
8. Listen! When she has a
problem, realize that she may not be asking you to solve it but simply to
listen and let her know she's not facing it alone.
7. Please her! Do things to please her
because you love her ... not so she'll return the favor.
6. Be interested
and caring!
Let the things that matter to her matter to you. If she roots for a
particular team, root with her. If she is involved in a hobby or
ministry activity ask her to share with you what is happening in those
areas of her life.
5. Share her! Give her a break ... and
encourage her time with other women, who understand what it means to be a
woman, and can affirm her femininity in ways that only women can.
Take the kids out for fast food and give mom a night off.
4. Help her! If you are going out, offer
to run errands for her while you are out. If she is going out, ask what
things you can do around the house while she is gone.
3. Encourage her! If she is trying to improve
herself, take note and encourage her. Be careful that you don't
suggest that you'll love her more after she improves herself.
2. Hold her! Not all loving touch needs
to lead to something more. Our wives need to know that there are times
when we are holding them because we love them and not because we are
looking forward to our own pleasure.
1. Pray for her and with her! Take the spiritual
initiative and ask her how you can pray for her ... and set up a regular
time to pray with her. Get a couple's devotional book to help you
get started ... we have some in our online bookstore !
If you haven't already, consider joining us at
one of our two Sweetheart Banquets. We plan to focus the entire
evening on celebrating your marriage! For more information,
locations, and to register, click here. We
hope to see you there!
Happy
Valentine's Day!
Bruce McCracken
Founder, House on the Rock Family Ministries
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If you
found this information helpful, we have made other Pebbles of Truth articles
available on our website (www.hotrfm.org). Each month we feature
articles on the topics of: men's issues, marriage, blended families,
parenting, and church ministry to families. You will also find a
great deal more information about House on the Rock Family Ministries!
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