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NEW CHRISTIAN BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN LIVING

Author: Authentic Christian Living team

We believe it is important to continue to learn and grow in our faith. Our main
source for growing in the Lord is by reading His Word, anaemia praying and
seeking wisdom (which He promises to give us when we seek Him for it.)

It is also beneficial to our spiritual growth when we glean from the wisdom God
has granted others in this Christian walk.  One of God’s many blessings to us
is the availability we have to learn from other pastors and believers. Here we
are posting some recent books that we have enjoyed. Below are some new Christian
books recommended by our team:

1. Unstoppable by Christine Caine:


In Unstoppable, story Christine Caine mesmerizes us with true stories and
eternal principles that equip us to run the race we were born to win, pharmacist
receiving and releasing the baton of faith in sync with our team, the body of
Christ.

 

2. The Story of Marriage by John Bevere:
  

In The Story of Marriage, John and Lisa Bevere invite you to rediscover God’s
original plan. Whether you’re married, single, or engaged, your story is a
part of His.

 

3. Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions by Tim
Keller:
  

In Encounters with Jesus, A renowned pastor Timothy Keller explores Jesus’
answers to life’s biggest questions by showing what happened to those who met
Jesus personally.

 

4. Love does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World by: Bob
Goff
  

In Love Does, there are light and fun, unique and profound, the lessons drawn
from Bob’s life and attitude just might inspire you to be secretly incredible,
too.

 

5. Girls with Swords by Lisa Bevere
  

In Girls with Swords, Lisa Bevere explains a spiritual enemy is seeking to
disarm women on every level.

 

We also have other blogs on the website with suggested reading by topic. A few
of those include:
1. Parenting books for all stages.
2. Streams in the Desert – devotional
3. The Jesus Answer - biblically based answers to the most commonly asked
questions about the life and person of Jesus
4. Gary Chapman education – learning to grow as a friend, spouse and do
relationships better
5. Christmas Movie – The perfect gift is a wonderful christian movie
6. Soul Surfer – Looking for an uplifting hollywood movie that shows the
Christian life? You’ll love Soul Surfer.




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SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSES: HIDING GOD’S WORD IN OUR HEARTS

Author: Authentic Christian Living team

DAVID WROTE PSALM 119 AND INCLUDED A POWERFUL EXAMPLE FOR US: WHEN WE KNOW GOD’S
WORD (HIDE IT IN OUR HEARTS) WE RECALL IT IN TIMES WHERE WE ARE TEMPTED TO SIN.
 I KNOW THIS TO BE TRUE IN MY LIFE. MOMENTS WHEN I’M DISCOURAGED I REMEMBER
VERSES ABOUT HOW TREASURED I AM, EPILEPSY AND THAT GOD CALLS ME HIS CHILD. IN
MOMENTS WHEN I GET ANGRY, I RECALL VERSES ABOUT BEING SLOW TO ANGER (JAMES 1:19)
AND IN MY ANGER DO NOT SIN (EPHESIANS 4:26).

OFTEN, WE POST VERSES AS BLOGS AT ACL THAT WE THINK YOU WOULD BE WISE TO
MEMORIZE. THIS IS ONE OF THOSE POSTS.



A FEW TRICKS I’VE LEARNED OVER THE YEARS TO HELP ARE: 1. WRITE THE VERSES ON MY
MIRROR AT HOME WITH A DRY ERASE MARKER. 2. PRINT THE VERSES OUT AND KEEP ON MY
DESK AT WORK AND IN MY CAR. 3. SET CALENDAR REMINDERS TO READ THAT WEEK’S VERSE.



 

 

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that
whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.



Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your
paths straight.



Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us
our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

Galatians 2:20  I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but
Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son
of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and
this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no
one can boast.

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the
servant of God  may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Philippians 4:13  I can do all this through him who gives me strength.



Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still
sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s
mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to
God—this is your true and proper worship.  Do not conform to the pattern of
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be
able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect
will.

Psalms 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against
you.

John 1:12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his
name, he gave the right to become children of God—

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of
his glory in Christ Jesus.



John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you
wish, and it will be done for you.

Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.



Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has
come: The old has gone, the new is here!



Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who
love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we
will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

 

Hiding God’s Word in our hearts allows us to remember God’s perfect word in the
times when the enemy seeks to steal the truth from us. Make the effort to begin
today!

What are some of the tricks you’ve used to memorize scripture?




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10 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM PASTORS

Author: MinJea Jung

I once heard my pastors compare his job to a waiter. He said his main role was
to serve good food to us.

Check out these 10 inspirational quotes from pastors that we love. Our prayer is
that they will satisfy your appetite!

1. Andy Stanley

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“when…God initiated his relationship with mankind, read it didn’t begin with a
command; it began with an invitation: will you trust me?” – Andy Stanley Quote 


2. PERRY NOBLE



“Every number has a name! Every name has a story! Every story matters to God!” –
Perry Noble quote


3. MARK DRISCOLL



“Dead faith rooted in morality, patient religion, spirituality, or tradition is
fruitless. Only faith rooted in Jesus will produce lasting fruit.” – Mark
Driscoll quote


4. TIMOTHY KELLER



“Religion says, ‘I obey; therefore I am accepted.’ Christianity says, ‘I’m
accepted, therefore I obey.” – Tim Keller quote


5. DAVID PLATT



“Radical obedience to Christ is not easy… It’s not comfort, not health, not
wealth, and not prosperity in this world. Radical obedience to Christ risks
losing all these things. But in the end, such risk finds its reward in Christ.
And he is more than enough for us.” – David Platt quote


6. CHUCK SWINDOLL



“God often turns tragedies into yet another opportunity for spiritual growth. ”
– Chuck Swindoll quote


7. MARK BATTERSON



“You cannot be in the presence of God and be bored at the same time. For that
matter, you cannot be in the will of God and be bored at the same time.” –
Mark Batterson quote


8. MAX LUCADO



“Haven’t you shouldered that guilt long enough? Let grace happen for heaven’s
sake. ” – Max Lucado quote


9. CHRISTINE CAINE



“Life is too short, the world is too big and God’s love is too great to live
ordinary.” – Christine Caine quote


10. LISA BEVERE



“Jesus did not go around “being good”; he went around “doing good” and
releasing all who were oppressed. What has he anointed you to do?” ” – Lisa
Bevere quote

 


WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PASTORS TO LISTEN TO?  DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE
INSPIRING QUOTE?

 




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15 BIBLE VERSES FOR SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION

Author: MinJea Jung

Out of more than 31, prescription 000 verses in the Bible, ailment we selected
these wonderful 15 Bible verses for scripture memorization.  We hope you print
them out and take them with you to remember and memorize.  Feel free to Pin
them and come back later if that works well for you.


1. 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13



And now these three remain: faith, approved hope and love. But the greatest of
these is love.


2. ISAIAH 41:1



So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will
strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


3. GALATIANS 1:15






Before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace.


4. ISAIAH 45:2



I will go before you, and make the crooked places straight. 


5. MATTHEW 19:26



With God all things are possible.


6. PROVERBS 31:25



She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the
future. 


7. PROVERBS 18:24






A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks
closer than a brother.


8. JAMES 1:19



My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to
speak and slow to become angry.


9. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:11



Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.


10. LUKE 18:1



Always pray and never give up.


11. MATTHEW 28:20



I am with you always.


12. NUMBERS 23:19



God keeps his word.


13. ACTS 4:12



And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven
given among men by which we must be saved.


14. MATTHEW 9:29



Then he touched their eyes and said, “Because of your faith, it will happen.”


15. PROVERBS 16:9



A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.

 

 


LEAVE US A COMMENT WITH THE VERSES YOU RECOMMEND FOR US TO HAVE ON OUR NEXT
SCRIPTURE MEMORY  BLOG POST.

 




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CHRISTMAS IN JULY: 16 CHARITIES YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT

Author: Authentic Christian Living team

Today we launch our annual Christmas in July campaign.  Our pages will promote
16 charities that we think are worth noting. If you have Christmas in July
ideas, epidemic we want to hear them.


WILL YOU TAKE 5 MINUTES TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT EACH OF THEM DO?


1. A21 CAMPAIGN

Work: Be a voice for those in captivity! Through raising awareness and sharing
information with your friends, you will advance the fight for freedom.

Equip people to help in the fight against slavery.

Where: Worldwide

Website: www.thea21campaign.org


Social media:

A21 Facebook:
A21 twitter:

 





2. BLUE SKIES MINISTRIES



Work: Blue Skies offers week long family retreats to bring the hope of Christ
to families living through the challenges of pediatric cancer. Our hope is that
children who are sick will laugh and play again; that siblings, who often
compete with illness, will feel cherished and valued; and, that marriages and
families will be renewed and strengthened.

Where: Southern United States

Website:  www.blueskiesministries.org 

 

Social media:
Blue Skies Facebook
Blue skies Twitter
Blue Skies Instagram





3. THE 3:15 PROJECT

Work: The 3:15 Project empowers and challenges people to write a short
testimony, record it on video and share it on the internet where God can use it
to reach people in times and places otherwise impossible.  The participant
grows by going through the process an intentional and reverent process.

Where: United States

Website: www.the315project.com 


Social media:

315 Facebook
315 Twitter
315 YouTube


4. CARE FOR AIDS



Where: Kenya

Website: careforaids.org

Social media:

C4A Facebook
C4A pinterest
C4A twitter

Opportunities to serve:

If you have wanted to do a mission trip to Kenya, I highly recommend them. I
have 5 friends who have gone on mission trips with Care for Aids and had their
own lives changed.


5. AMAZIMA MINISTRIES

Book: Kisses from Katie

Where: Uganda

Website: www.amazima.org

Social media:

Amazima Facebook
Amazima Twitter
Amazima YouTube

 

 


6. END IT MOVEMENT

Work:  The End It Movement has a simple goal – make it known that slavery still
exist in the world today. They have partnered with many organizations who are
doing the work to help end slavery, but after hearing these organizations tell
them over and over that people are unaware – they set out with a mission to tell
the world!

Where: worldwide
Website:  Enditmovement.com 

Social media:

End It Facebook
End It Twitter
End It Instagram

 


7. NIGHTLIGHT INTERNATIONAL

 

Work: NightLight is an international organization committed to addressing the
complex issues of commercial sexual exploitation through prevention,
intervention, restoration, and education.

NightLight’s mission is to do “whatever it takes” to affect change within
the global sex industry.

Where: Worldwide

Website: Nightlightinternational.com


Social media:
Nightlight Facebook
Nightlight Twitter

 


8. SHE IS SAFE



 

Work: Preventing sex trafficking all over the world. Educating girls. Restoring
women after tragic times.
Where: Worldwide
Website: sheissafe.org Visit the Resist the darkness campaign and your
donations will be matched.

Social media: 


She Is Safe on Facebook
She is safe on Twitter
 She is Safe on LinkedIn

 

 


9. SAMARITAN’S PURSE

Work: Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian
organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the
world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are
victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose
of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Where: Worldwide
Website:  www.samaritanspurse.org
Social media:

SP Google +
 SP Facebook
 SP twitter

 

 


10. COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL



Work: Compassion International exists as a Christian child advocacy ministry
that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and
physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian
adults.
Where: Worldwide
Website: www.compassion.com
Social Media: Compassion Facebook
Compassion Twitter
Compassion Instagram

 

 


11. HOPE FOR THE CHILDREN OF HAITI




Work: Hope for the Children of Haiti is called by God to give Haitian children
the opportunity to become well-rounded adults who are self-sufficient in Christ.

Where: Haiti
Website:  hfchaiti.org
Social media:

HFC Facebook
 HFC Twitter – @HFCHaiti
 HFC Instagram




 




 


12.WEARS VALLEY RANCH

Work: Wears Valley Ranch provides Christian homes, education, and counseling to
children in crisis situations. Our vision is to see each child inspired to
follow Christ, healed from the past, and equipped to reach their potential.

Where: Sevierville, Tennessee

Website: www.wvr.org

Social media:

Wears Valley Facebook










 

 


13. HOPE INTERNATIONAL

Work: HOPE International’s network provides a variety of services and
resources across 17 countries to address the pervasive employment gap faced by
the world’s poor.

Where: Worldwide
Website: www.hopeinternational.org
Social Media: Hope Int Facebook
Hope Int Twitter
Hope Int Instagram

 

 

 

 

 


14. LIVING ON THE EDGE



Work: Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians.
Founded by pastor and author Chip Ingram, the ministry provides Biblical
teaching and practical tools that help believers live out their faith on a daily
basis by fulfilling God’s calling on their life.

Where: Worldwide
Website: livingontheedge.org/
Social Media: Living on the Edge Facebook
Living on the Edge Twitter
Living on the Edge Pinterest

 

 

 


15. RADICAL MENTORING


Work: Our vision is for believers to follow Christ’s instruction to create
disciples in His name. We do this by enlisting older, wiser, Christ-followers
(mentors) to focus on intentional mentoring relationships with younger men
(mentees) that challenge, inspire, and encourage them to be better husbands,
fathers, and leaders in their businesses, churches and communities.

Where: Worldwide
Website: www.radicalmentoring.com
Social Media: Radical Mentoring Facebook
Radical Mentoring Twitter

 

 


16. ANGEL TREE


Work: Angel Tree, a program of Prison Fellowship, reaches out to the children
of inmates and their families with the love of Christ. This unique program gives
your church an opportunity to share Christ’s love by helping to meet the
physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the families of prisoners.

Where: Worldwide
Website: www.prisonfellowship.org/programs/angel-tree
Social Media: Angel Tree Facebook
Angel Tree Twitter




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TRUSTING THE LORD WITH YOUR PLANS

Author: Authentic Christian Living team


TRUTHS TO HOLD ONTO ABOUT THE ONE TRUE GOD:


1.HE IS SOVEREIGN.  HE IS LORD OVER ALL AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT IS NOT IN HIS
CONTROL.
2. HE IS GOOD.  GOD DOESN’T USE HIS CONTROL FOR EVIL- INSTEAD HE WORKS ALL
THINGS TO HIS GOOD AND PERFECT WILL (EVEN OUR REBELLION AND SIN.)

SO NOT ONLY CAN WE TRUST HIM AND REST IN HIS PLAN, VISIT WEB WE CAN COUNT ON IT…

 

There are going to be countless times in our life where we grow uncertain in our
hearts and let that uncertainty drive us towards distrust, ailment questioning,
and often an attempt to control.  In those moments of uncertainty it can seem
logical to control as many things as we can so that we feel like we are in
control again.  The opposite is actually true! You will feel more secure as you
let go and trust God with all your plans.  He is good, He is all powerful, He
knows everything (including the final outcome) and He only wants the best for
us.  Therefore, as we trust him in times of turmoil – and unleash our tight
grip on the small things we are trying to control – our hearts grow more at
peace.
Trusting God with my plans is wise and ultimately brings peace.


WHAT DO YOU NEED TO HAND OVER CONTROL TO TODAY?




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WHAT MOM REALLY WANTS: APPRECIATION

Author: Authentic Christian Living team

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Appreciation

Last year we posted a question on Mothers day on one of our Facebook pages. The
responses from mothers had a bit of a theme: “recognize how much I do around
here.”

A buzz word right now in the business world is “employee engagement” which comes
down to recognition, information pills rewards,  appreciation and support. The
needs of everyone in the home are not so different  (after all we are the same
people with the same emotional needs as the business world.)  What if we took a
small page out of a business playbook and applied some of the lessons they are
learning about the needs of people within our relationships at home?

It is going to start with you. Yes- you.  You have the ability to start
changing the culture in your home by being the example. Start by saying things
like “Thank you for ___”  or “I really appreciate all the time you spend doing
____.”  Take a little time to think of the things that your family are doing –
the things you probably haven’t really thought about before and TELL THEM. All
of us need to know that we are appreciated, and you can be the encouraging light
in the home. You can start a new tradition of showing gratitude. You can make it
normal to start that pattern of noticing all the things mom does (or dad, or
siblings, etc).

Tips:

 * mention something specific that she did
 * mention something recent (within the last week)
 * when she says “you don’t have to thank me for ___” respond with  “I know,
   but I want to”

Give Mom what she really wants this Mothers Day. Tell her how much you
appreciate her. Be specific with examples that you took the time to notice. That
will be a gift that lasts in her heart much longer than you realize.




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PARENTING BOOKS FOR ALL STAGES

Author: Authentic Christian Living team

There are thousands of books on parenting. Even if you had time to read them all
(and what parent does) you wouldn’t want to read most of them.  Authentic
Christian Living has put together a few categories of Christian parenting books
to help narrow down what to read and what you can skip over. All the books below
link to Amazon where you can review the details a little closer. No book is
perfect, condom but we think each of these books are amazing and would help grow
any parent.

As you grow and learn as a parent, we hope that you are doing so in the light
and love of your heavenly father. Know that as you raise up these precious
children of yours that He beams with fatherly pride at the person you are
choosing to grow and become. Let us continue to seek to be closer to Christ,
more like Christ and to grow as parents who teach their children about Christ.


BOOKS ON FATHERHOOD:




BOOKS ON MOTHERHOOD:



BOOKS ON SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN:
 


BOOKS ON DISCIPLINE FOR CHILDREN:



PARENTING IN TODAY’S MODERN CULTURE:



RAISING BOYS:



RAISING GIRLS:
 


 BIRDS & BEES CONVERSATIONS:



Of course, we also believe that great parenting comes from putting your marriage
first. There are a lot of great marriage books out there, but here are a few
that we highly recommend…


MARRIAGE BOOKS:

    

We also have reviewed a few books for single parents. Here are some great
options for you to read:


BOOKS FOR SINGLE PARENTS:
   

Step parents and blended families:

   

 


REMEMBERING WHAT YOU READ

Now that you know just what to put on the nightstand to continue learning and
growing as a parent, we ask that you pass on the wisdom!  Donate any books
you’ve got collecting dust to your church, goodwill, local library, friend or
other parent that would enjoy them.

We also suggest a little organization to your reading. Take the time when you
finish a book to do a 1 page summary with your favorite takeaways.  This will
help you in the future remember what you thought of the book, what points you
need to remember and help you decide at some point if you want to read it again.
 Writing a summary also helps you remember the book in the short term, what the
key take-away’s that apply to your life will be and help you think to implement
them in your life.

Be an active reader. Take notes in the margins, highlight favorite lines, book
ear pages that you want to come back to in the future… this is especially true
for reading books on parenting because you may want to pass the book to your
spouse. This gives them a chance to see what was meaningful to you. (Even if you
are a single parent- you may want to pass the book on to someone you are dating
or when you get married.)  Taking notes and highlighting reinforces what you
read to your mind. It also lets you come back later and skim a book that you’ve
already read.  Finally, being an active reader will help you write your
summary.

Let us know what you think of the Parenting Books we’ve recommended in the
comments below.

 

 

 

 




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MARRIAGE MEMO’S – LITTLE QUOTES

Author: Authentic Christian Living team

There are days when we need reminders on how to love well.  We often post
encouragement and hope on our support marriage Facebook page. Here are some that
we have recently posted.  Keep them nearby as a reminder or Pin them to your
pinterest so you can see them again.

1. Be the person you want to be married to. 
This came from a simple idea similar to the golden rule. We all have
expectations of others. Often these lead to disappointment. The truth is,
abortion it isn’t logical to be mad at another for something they never agreed
to. Often our expectations are not only not something our spouse agreed to, but
we haven’t even communicated it!  Instead of building up expectations of the
other, lets be awesome DOERS of love and BE the kind of person that YOU would
want to be married to.

Be the person you want to be married to.

2. If you can’t be kind, be quiet.
What a wonderful habit to get into. Proverbs 12:18 says, “The words of the
reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” When
you begin to pray and ask God to change your thoughts and how you see your
spouse, you will notice that your words to them also begin to change.  Let’s
build up our marriages. Become an expert in the strengths of your spouse.

If you can’t be kind or encouraging, it may be best to keep your mouth shut.

3. Your love should drive your spouse closer to Christ.
Is your sport and encouragement bringing your spouse toward Christ? Or do you
push them away from Him?
It can be little things like wanting to watch movies or TV shows that push us
away from God – or it could be our attitude and mood…there are so many ways we
can pull one another away from the Lord.  Seek to find ways to be a light to
your spouse and gently show them the light of Jesus.

Your love should drive your spouse toward Christ. Do you think that it is?

4. Covenant Love
The love you share with your spouse, isn’t like any other kind of love. It isn’t
the same as brotherly love, or friendship, or romance – there is some of all of
those kinds of love within it… but it is so much more. Covenant love isn’t
dependent on the other person. Once we make a vow – that is our word to our
spouse, and it is not based on their actions, feelings, mood, health… etc.
Covenant love says “I will, even when you won’t.”  It says “I do, even if you
don’t.”  Covenant love is beautiful and powerful and a glimpse at the way God
is faithful to us.

1 Corinthians 13:4 – Bible
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not
proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily
angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil  but
rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always
perseveres. Love never fails.

If you want to know more about what covenant love looks like, ask yourself if
these 3 statements are true of the love you see.

5. To have and to hold… Forever
Did you say something like this to your spouse: “To have and to hold, from this
day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in
health, to love and to cherish ’till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you
my faithfulness.”
Take some time and write out your vows to your spouse again. Put them somewhere
that you will see them often and renew the promise in your heart.

When you said “to have and to hold until death do us part,” you were making a
vow. Forever.

6. Walking together for a lifetime
God made Eve from Adam’s rib. He put her by his side. Adam is not in front of
Eve, nor is he behind her, rather God intended Adam to walk alongside Eve. Yes,
Adam is to gently lead Eve and take responsibility for their family. God called
men to lead our families as a way to give order to the home (anything with 2
heads is a monster.) It isn’t about men being more important or more valuable-
it is about order. The same way that order is needed in the military, you can’t
say that a soldier is less important than a captain…both are needed and valued!
However, we need order and headship provides that order in our families.

Walking together for a lifetime. Side by side. Hand in hand.

7. Speak my love language
What is your the love language that your spouse needs from you? Learn to speak
their love languages (most of us have 2 primary). You should be an expert in how
they receive and give love, take the time to learn them…

Make an effort to speak the love language of your spouse. You can take a free
quiz online at Gary Chapman’s website. Learn your spouse. Become an expert on
them.

8. Be a moment maker – create lasting memories together
When we take the time to plan memorable trips & special dates. Say all the
things that you would wish you had said if you lost your chance. Be a great
moment creator. It takes planning, effort and prioritizing.

Be a moment maker! Create beautiful moments that you will remember for a
lifetime.

9. Be wise in choosing who you you listen to.
Counseling is a great source of help during troubled times, however be sure to
ask your counselor if they believe in divorce. Unless you hear an emphatic “no”
keep looking. We hear countless stories of couples who have made it through the
hardest of times.

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HOW TO FILL YOUR CUP, TO LOVE YOUR SPOUSE AGAIN

Author: Kurt Uhlir

Have you ever thought: “I just don’t love my husband any more.” “I’m just not
attracted to my wife anymore.” “My life would be so much better if I was married
to _____.” “I wish I lived like _____”? You know how you’re “supposed to act”
towards your spouse but it’s just so hard, order and it doesn’t feel like things
will ever change. The good news is that these feelings will not stay around
forever. That marriage love will come back. The better news is that we can give
you some tips that we’ve seen bring an incredible joy and love into hundreds of
relationships.

Plug the holes in your cup
Picture a big glass cup in your kitchen. No, urologist not the dirty one that’s
on the counter – a clean one. Let’s imagine that this cup holds all of the love
you could possibly have for your spouse. Now, let’s imagine that there’s a small
hole on the bottom of the cup and a few more on the sides.

These holes are there in our real life too and the sooner we patch them, the
easier it is for the cup to refill.

 * Stop focusing on your past mistakes: This is one that is really hard for me
   personally. I’ve messed up so many times my family and friends could write a
   book – maybe even several books. If you’re a Christian, you know you’re saved
   by grace, but there’s also a little voice that likes to remind us of our
   pasts. Focusing on your past mistakes actually makes it more likely to repeat
   them and others. Stop it! You may still have to deal with the consequences of
   your past actions, but you have to decide to believe God’s promise of grace.
   For me, this often comes from talking to Father about it and listening to His
   answer.
 * Change the station: This includes TV shows, the radio station and the movies
   you and your family watch. Without realizing it, the toxic relationships and
   actions we see and hear in these seep into our cup and pollute our thinking.
   Be very intentional in finding shows and movies that support positive
   relationships. For music, turn to K-LOVE. Google K-Love or search for it on
   your phone’s app store.
 * Choose whom you listen to: Everyone likes to give advice (my hand is raised
   right now too), so whom do you listen to? For me, an easy guide is to look at
   the person’s life. Would you want their life? Are their relationships
   healthy? If you want to rebuild your love for your spouse, listen to the
   people that have the relationships that you’d like to see in your house.
   Listen to those that are open to exposing the cold seasons and downturns, not
   just the joyous time they may be in right now.

Increase the positive flow

 * Spend more time with Father: If you’re only source of meaning and love is
   your spouse and your children, you will be crushed whenever it feels like
   they turned on you. Spend time in Scripture, talking to and listening to God.
   His view of you never changes and He loves to boast on His children.
 * Doing things side-by-side: Take a few hours and make a list of all the things
   in your area that your spouse would like doing, even better if you’d like
   doing them too. I mean make a long list. Play tourist, find those hiking
   trails, pick up a bocce ball set for the park, ask friends and Google for
   community events in the next four months. Now, put some time on the calendar
   to spend some time side-by-side with your spouse. It’s easy to fall into the
   same routine and just sit around the house. This will take away those excuses
   and side-by-side time is VERY important.
 * Intentional time with couples that have strong marriages: Think about the
   people in your life and community that are maybe a little older than you in
   terms of your marriage that have strong marriages. Talk to them; ask them to
   one of those activities; make time for them. This step is hard. People have
   busy lives and are sometimes reluctant, but stay diligent in it.
 * Prayerfully serve: Nothing transforms a marriage and our feelings like
   serving with our spouse. What is a need in your community that you, your
   spouse and maybe even your entire family could meet? Serving at a food
   pantry, volunteering to lead a small group with a local church, taking care
   of the lawn for an elderly neighbor? It’s less important the “what” and more
   important that you pick something for the next 3-6 months and start.

Many people will tell you that you can’t fall back in love with your spouse, but
that just doesn’t match with reality, with God’s Word or with the stories of
couples that have been married 50+ years. The initial “in love” feelings only
last a few years at first, and our relationships tend to go through highs and
lows. The good news is that learning a few news skills and having the motivation
to use them can drastically shorten any of the lows in your marriage.

Let us know how refilling your cup goes and find more tips on your marriage on
twitter @SupportMarriage and on Facebook at Marriage is Forever.

Please share this post with your friends. New skills plus a little motivation
can change tomorrow.

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