HomeMatters

In his perfect description of love in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul says that love never gives up! In other words, it is tenacious, committed, and not easily stopped. It is the love that Jesus—our Savior—-has for us! It is a love that stands by its vow even when others are unloveable and not lovely. Join podcasts #34 as Eric and Gena talk about this tenacious, never-give-up kind of love.

This episode is romance–part 2! Eric and Gena discuss how romance is interpreted by men and women individually within the marriage relationship. They also spend some time talking about how the enemy attempts to steal what God intended from couples in relation to romance. There are “romance killers” that sneak up on couples and being aware of those is the first step in maintaining romance through t...

How does romance fit into a marriage relationship? Is romance alive in YOUR marriage relationship? We can’t negate the picture of romance that is painted in God’s Word. The embrace of a couple and the intimate relationship that’s addressed is clear. For a married couple, romance is intended; but intent must be taken to keep the romantic love alive! Join in for part 1 of this discussion on romance!...

What an incredible gift that God has given us— L O V E! The emotion of love is the fun part, but there are also components like the commitment of love and the truth of love that often require some work. This episode takes a walk through the well known “love chapter” (1 Corinthians 13), and a practical look at how we apply this LOVE chapter in our everyday lives! Visit our website at https://www.ho...

In this episode, Eric and Gena push us to explore our approach to becoming a home that is making a difference–being a home that matters. The question comes, “Are we making a difference at all?” We aren’t to hide in the shadows, but we are to be a part of what God wants to see happen through homes! It’s easy to discount the effectiveness that our homes can have in community and culture. However, as...

“Home” is a beautiful place to be! (Or it should be!) Our homes need to be healthy, nurturing, and safe. It should be an environment that strengthens us so that we are more effective in all aspects of our life and being. Can this really happen in all the craziness that home life offers us in the day to day? Absolutely! Your home doesn’t have to be “perfect”. It won’t be the white picket fence home...

The Bible is clear about the power of words! The Boggs are always adamant in making sure that the people they lead know—--”Your life is being framed by the words that you speak, and constructed by the decisions that you make.” Keeping our words and emotions in check is key to building solid relationships that weather the storms that family life can offer. We must be able to overcome the temptation...

Since we’ve just moved past the Christmas season, the story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Jesus is fresh in most minds. In this episode, Eric and Gena take a look at the responses of Mary and Joseph in their “not-so-ideal” situation. What they modeled about dealing with difficult circumstances can serve as a lesson to us all! Marriage and family life can offer some uncomfortable situations at...

Every day is a new day with new opportunities to be thankful for! But, a new year is a great time to evaluate where you are and where you are going. The BEST is always ahead and a new year is a great time to make decisions on regaining lost ground and conquering new ground, individually and as a family! Eric and Gena encourage us in steps often needed to move marriage and family life to the next l...

In this abbreviated version of HomeMatters podcast, Eric and Gena take a few minutes to share about family in the holidays and to wish all HM podcast listeners a very Merry Christmas! Visit our website at https://www.homematters.family/ Sign up for the Marriage Matters Getaway at https://beechsprings.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1469221

In this second part of The Intentional Marriage series, Eric and Gena share some practical steps to living the EXTRAordinary life in marriage that God designed for us. Your marriage isn’t to be ordinary; and surely not status-quo. However, some new habits may need to be formed, some intentional pursuit may need to become our mode of operations, and some planning may need to be incorporated. These...

God has an EXTRAordinary life planned for each of us! He’s also been preparing us, all of our lives, for what He has prepared for us. However, the life God has planned for us won’t just happen! We must be intentional about doing the things we can do to usher in that amazing life. No less is true for your marriage! Marriage is a good thing—created by God for companionship and pleasure and to reveal...

Do you ever find yourself trying to be a people pleaser? We often look for approval from people by trying to align our lives with the opinions those people have expressed. With that, it is easy to succumb to building our home and family on culturally accepted opinions rather than on the opinion of the only One that really matters—Jesus Christ! The importance of knowing God’s opinion on home and fa...

As a follower of Christ, your best days are ahead! But—it won’t just happen! In this episode, Eric and Gena continue with thoughts about living an intentional life and they share several “intentional acts” that will make a lasting difference. With some intent and pursuit, you can have the marriage, family, and life that God desires you to have. “...the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentio...

Most of us are aware of at least a few things that we could start doing today to make our marriage and family life better. Eric and Gena talk about the importance of the intentional life; the life that turns knowledge and gained wisdom into action. God never intended our lives to be ordinary and status-quo! But—-rising above ordinary, will take intention and pursuit. Ask God to soften your heart a...

Although each of us are given the same amount of time, how do some people seem to accomplish so much more than others in their allotment? Being good stewards of time takes being intentional, every minute of the day! How well are you doing as a family in managing and making the most of your time? Is your life led by your schedule? Or, do you set the schedule and manage your activities and appointme...

How willing are you to give up your preferences when it comes to having your way? Are you willing to admit when you’re wrong? Compatibility—Flexibility—Willingness to bend. Each of these are necessary in any relationship. It’s just not easy to give in or give up when you know you’re right or when you want your way! In this episode, Eric and Gena discuss navigating through these times when the need...

In any job we undertake in life, clear expectations are of much benefit. In the corporate world, job expectations are outlined and are usually followed with evaluations. In family life, we often waver between what others expect and what we expect. However, God has clearly defined His expectations and has plainly established parameters for every “position” in a family. In part 1 of “Big Expectation...

In this episode, Eric and Gena continue discussing God’s big expectations for each family member in a household. God clearly defines the roles of the husband, the wife, the parents, and the children in a home. These may seem like big expectations, but they come with big promise when lived out in obedience to the design! Be challenged, as you listen, to examine your personal expectations and how th...

Could your expectations be less than what God intended for you, your home, your marriage, and your family? Eric and Gena challenge us in this episode of HomeMatters to look past our unmet expectations and the delays in life that may have disillusioned us. They challenge us to commit to live into God’s amazing plan and into His desired destiny for our lives—as couples and as a family. God hasn’t ch...

Family life can easily consume all of our time and energy. In that, we can become very inward focused. In this episode, Eric and Gena remind us of the bigger picture—--of the higher calling that we all have. That calling is to serve, to be involved in community, to give back wherever you can, and to realize that family life isn’t just about you and yours—-the moment, your accumulation of stuff, or...

In this episode, Eric and Gena continue their discussion from podcast #12, “I Want Your Sex”. God did create sex, us as sexual beings, and the act of sex as a part of married life. Scripture is shared on the importance of intimacy in this episode. The Boggs also encourage married couples to schedule, plan and enjoy this gift and their intimate relationship as God has instructed!

Statistics show that many couples do not experience true intimacy nor do they enjoy or find fulfillment in their sexual relationship in their marriage. Eric and Gena share on this subject from the premise that God has given married couples this gift—to be enjoyed, prioritized, valued, and not ignored! God–the creator of sex—places not only a high premium on sex in the marriage relationship, but He...

Busyness, full schedules, and the never ending list of things to do—all these real life things often make it difficult to enjoy the journey of life. Outside of the everyday life things, family life can bring negative experiences and struggles that drain the fun and enjoyment out of life. However, God’s Word is clear that we should find times of laughter, joy and fun in family life! It takes time,...

In this episode, Eric and Gena look at the needed commitment in a marriage to continue growing and learning—learning about each other and about your own role in the relationship. There is always room for improvements and change for the better! Don’t settle or get stuck in stubbornness, careless ways and irritability. Know that the best is always ahead if you will commit to maintaining your sense o...