Ministry Together

Average or Awesome?

It brings to mind a quote often attributed to the great artist Michelangelo: 'The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.'”.....

http://www.markmerrill.com/goals-for-marriage-aiming

Accepting Responsibility

"In healthy relationships, partners don’t get defensive when discussing an area of conflict. According to the Gottmans, they instead take responsibility for their role in the issue and express an interest in their partner’s feelings".....

https://www.gottman.com/blog/weekend-homework-assignment-accepting-responsibility/

Battling Sexual Temptation

"For the sake of our marriages, relationships, and spiritual well-being, we need to be able to find the answer. You are in a battle against sexual temptations, and it’s important to win early.
Here are 10 ways to battle sexual temptation".....

http://www.markmerrill.com/10-practical-ways-to-battle-your-sexual-temptations/

How to Support Instead of Solve

"Have you ever been caught off guard by a negative reaction from your partner in response to your suggested solution? You probably thought (or said), “I was just trying to help!” and maybe felt a little hurt or annoyed yourself. The thing is, sometimes a solution isn’t what your partner wants, or needs, or is ready for. So what do you do when they come to you in crisis or to share an issue or problem?".....

https://blog.prepare-enrich.com/2021/01/how-to-support-instead-of-solve/

Friendships in Marriage

Joy