Marriage
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Episode 20: Are You Bouncing Your Eyes? {Podcast}
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_020.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not working in email/rss? Click here to listen.) All February, we have been spending our time thinking about love, especially in marriage. In this final and short podcast, we share one very practical way to show love and respect to your spouse, even if your spouse is not nearby. More from A Legacy of Faith To subscribe to A Legacy of Faith by email for free (and get a free eBook) click here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Subscribe via rss Find us on Stitcher Radio Visit the show archives —————— Music Credit Opening theme: “Josie Has the Upper Hand” by Josh Woodward…
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Episode 19: 5 Ways to Show Respect to Your Spouse {Podcast}
https://media.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/content.blubrry.com/faughnfamily/Legacy_Podcast_019.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS(Player not working in email/rss? Click here.) In the month of February, we are focusing our podcasts on marital love. This week, Adam and Leah share five ways you can always show respect for your spouse. We hope you find this discussion encouraging and helpful for your marriage. The Five Ways 1. Listen Carefully *Seek to understand. *Listen if you are not that interested in the subject matter. *Remember the importance of nonverbal cues, such as body language. 2. Always speak well of your spouse. *Even if he/she is not present! *Be honest if he/she has weaknesses, but choose respectful ways to discuss…
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A Covenant Worth Keeping
And so it begins. The previews are now showing for “50 Shades of Grey.” Honestly, it makes me sick. Go to the movie theatre and you will be reminded that there are many movies that don’t need to be seen. Do we even screen what is on the big screen? I know many people who consider themselves Christians who have absolutely no problem letting Satan have control of their lives for two hours while they are entertained. And they have done it so many times that their hearts are calloused. They believe it is their God given right to watch activities that if they participated in them themselves would seal…
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The Memories of a House
Tomorrow, they start packing and Friday we move out. For about 6 1/2 years, one address has been the place we called home. It has been a wonderful house. Still, it is made up of wood, concrete, vinyl siding, carpet, metal and other material “stuff.” Through the designs and work of people with different skills than I have, all this “stuff” becomes a beautiful and functional place to live. When looking for a place to live, we think about if our couch can go here or if all our pots and pans can fit in there; we consider if this room will work for an office or den or if…
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Praying Together
One recent religious survey noted that the average minister only prays three minutes each day. I found this astounding. I do not know if it is accurate, but if this is true, is it any wonder why the church is not growing?Hey wait a minute…maybe we should ask ourselves how much we are praying? It’s not that there is a required amount, but rather it has to do with where we are in our spiritual lives. Prayer is key. Prayer can change everything. I am finding that one of the most important things I can do to change and improve my own prayer life is to pray with others. When…
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One Step to Improve Your Marriage
Every marriage will go through times where sparks aren’t flying. No matter how wonderful a marriage might be, there will be times when the doldrums threaten to take over. These times do not necessarily mean that sin is involved (although that could be the case). More often, it is just the hurry and hustle of life that pushes a rift between husband and wife. Too often, a couple simply assumes that it will “be this way,” and they fail to grow back together. Even more tragically, too many let these seasons push them permanently apart, and the union is dissolved. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We need…
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30 Life Lessons from “The Cosby Show”
Over the weekend, “The Cosby Show” celebrated the 30th anniversary of its debut on NBC. Yes, just typing that makes me feel old. While this is not a perfect TV show, I believe it is the best regular series in this history of television. It was legitimately humorous, and didn’t feel the need to be scandalous. It was morally clean almost all the way through, and even gave families something positive to talk about, instead of trying to sheepishly avoid certain topics usually discussed on television. So, in honor of the 30th anniversary of “The Cosby Show,” today we share with you 30 life lessons. Some are humorous and some…
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The ABC’s of a Healthy Home
There are so many traits that a home needs to have in order to be healthy and godly. While not every trait is going to be perfect all the time, if a couple is growing and maturing in the necessary areas, their home will be better for it. While this is not an exhaustive list, we present to you today the ABC’s of a healthy home. A is for Acceptance. This does not mean you accept sin, since that is never acceptable. It means that you accept personality differences and quirks. B is for Be careful what you say. Proverbs 15:1 reminds us that a “harsh word stirs up strife.”…
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Momma’s Fresh Peach Pie {Recipe}
It’s that time of year again. The peaches are ripe and plentiful. I know a little bit about peaches because that was my dad’s favorite fruit. This time of year always stirs some memories within me now that both of my parents are gone. Dad would spend more than he normally would for this precious fruit just because he loved it so much. Oh, he complained a lot about the price, but he still bought the peaches. What I remember even more vividly than his love for peaches was the way my mother would always use them to please him. She peeled and sliced them and served them for breakfast…
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Marriage is All About “U”
We have often heard it said that marriage is not all about you. A good marriage is one where a great deal of sacrifice takes place, and where the other person’s needs are put above our own. But, maybe, marriage should be all about you…or, actually, all about “U.” There are three “u’s” that a marriage needs to have. Each of these can be found in Genesis 2:24, which states, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become on flesh.” Based upon those famous words, notice three important things about marriage. 1. Unique. Leaving father and mother implies…
