A Love Language Minute

Do you have to be perfect to have a good marriage? No, but you do have to learn to deal effectively with your failures. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your desire is to start a marriage discipleship ministry in your church, where should you start? With your Pastor's direction, find several couples with strong marriages to serve as facilitators for the group - sharing their years of wisdom with the young couples. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As your spouse is preparing for deployment, ask them if there are some specific things you can do to make them feel loved. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us are willing to admit that we aren't perfect. Make the effort to identify ways in which you have hurt your spouse, then confess them and change your behavior. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your child's love language is Gift Giving, that doesn't mean you have to give them everything they ask for. When you give them gifts, make sure they are gifts that you think will be helpful for them. That's what love is all about. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible to put the past behind you and start over? Time will not solve the hurts of your past failures. Healing comes when you're willing to confess your failures and change your behavior. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's possible for us to speak someone else's love language but want to receive our own love language. It's common for most of us to speak the love language that best connects with us, but not always. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your girlfriend thinks you're the one to marry, but you're not so sure. If you've been dating for an extended period of time and still are unable to work through your issues and resolve them, maybe it's time to gently back away. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us are willing to admit that we're not perfect. If you won't admit your faults to your spouse, it will build walls of separation in your marriage. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When dealing with conflict in your marriage, it's important to take a close look at what you contributed to the conflict. Even if your spouse is mostly at fault, be sure that you confess YOUR part of the problem. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's important to focus on the present and future state of your marriage, but it's just as important to look back to the past. You must deal with past failures before you can put them behind you. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's normal for couples to have issues that come up when they get married. Finances is often one of them. Talk about it! Consider holding a weekly conference together in which each of you brings up one item for discussion. That will present the opportunity to bring up issues that concern you the most. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/liste...

Has your relationship moved past the tingly love stage? Does it make you wonder if you're still in love? When you come off of the emotional high, you'll see each other in a more realistic light. Learning to speak each other's love language keeps emotional warmth in your relationship. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

The most important relationship is your relationship with God. If you feel like your relationship with God is growing stale, try expressing yourself to Him in all 5 love languages. You'll be amazed at how that revitalizes your relationship with Him. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best way to express your love to your spouse is to speak their love language. An example - if her love language is Acts of Service, cheerfully perform tasks around the house that are helpful to her, even if you don't feel like doing them. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christianity is a love relationship With God; but what does that look like in daily life? In Dr. Gary Chapman's book, God Speaks Your Love Language, you'll learn how He draws you to Himself when He speaks your love language. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're engaged to a man who constantly checks out other women, run! If he does this before you get married, you can be sure he'll continue to do that after marriage. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When conflict with your spouse ends in fights and arguments, entertaining thoughts of divorce is real. The answer is learning how to resolve conflict. Dr. Gary Chapman recommends that you read his book, Happily Ever After. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's method of drawing us to Himself is love. God individualizes His expressions of love. He knows and speaks YOUR love language! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of unlovely people in this world. One of them might be your spouse. As difficult as it is, the most powerful thing you can do is to love your unlovely spouse. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus said, "As often as you do it, you do it unto me". How you express your love to others will depend on your own love language. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If depriving your parents from seeing their grandchild is because you're unwilling to forgive, you need help! Life is too short to live with broken relationships. Consider reading Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The Five Love Languages of Apology. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The good new is, all 5 love languages can be spoken long distance. Expressing them verbally or in written form can communicate your love while separated. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the greatest commandment of all? - to love God with all our heart, soul and mind. We love God because He first loved us. And God has expressed His love to each of us in our own primary love language. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's easy to love someone who's lovely, but not so easy when they are unlovely. Jesus said we are to love and bless our enemies. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.