With all the generalizations flying around, and people wondering
if it is OK to be themselves, it is refreshing to find a couple
of short, readable books that study male and female differences
carefully, and apply the results cautiously but meaningfully, and
also integrate findings with what is taught about men and women
in Scripture! These books are For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn,
and For Men Only by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn. (Multnomah Publishers,
2004 & 2006).
Habits of Effective
Communicators:
Being Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak and Slow to Become Angry by Drs. Emily Scott-Lowe and Dennis Lowe
"Well, I cried myself to sleep again last
night" Jennifer mutters to her husband as he is preparing to
leave for work. "What was wrong?" asked Steve, her husband.
"You know!" Jennifer replies. "No, I don't know what
you're talking about," says Steve. "I can't believe it"
continues Jennifer, "as always, you made fun of me in front
of our friends last night and now you're acting amnesic! How many
time have I told you how much that hurts me?" "Oh no"
Steve retorts, "let's not go through that stupid discussion
again. If you would just lighten up a bit, you wouldn't get so upset."
Marriage is certainly one of the most important commitments that
individuals make in their lifetimes. Healthy marriages are associated
with greater physical and emotional well being. Couples who share
a Christian commitment and are part of a faith community have stronger
marriages.
Marriage is also the cornerstone relationship for family life.
Children do better in life when their parents enjoy a good marriage, so it is
important that our churches do more for marriage than host weddings. We need
to discover ways to encourage and equip couples in their marriage journeys. Through
this marriage enrichment ministry team we will support each other in this very
significant ministry. We invite you to join us. Let us know how we can best assist
you and the people that God has called you to serve.
