A Love Language Minute

It's not unusual for your spouse to do things that irritate you. Do you find yourself overreacting to those little irritations? There's a good chance you're suffering from stored up anger.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The purpose of dating is to get to know each other and decide if this is going to lead to marriage or not. Conflicts in your dating relationship might be a good thing; but if you're unable to resolve conflicts while engaged, you'll probably be unable resolve conflicts in your marriage.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some couples seem to fight all the time. Fighting is unhealthy unless they fight fairly. That means confessing and apologizing to each other. Then they must begin to develop new patterns of relating to each other in a patient and tolerant way.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have many enemies that seek to destroy our country in the name of religion. Nevertheless, God commands us to pray for our enemies.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God has called you to love and serve your wife. This is the attitude of Christ.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children are clearly influenced by parents. Parents must ensure that their influence is positive. That positive influence comes from loving and disciplining your children.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can God bless your new marriage after having divorced your former spouse? God can forgive your sin, but that doesn't mean you will escape the consequences of your sin.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some fathers confide in and seek advice from their sons more than they do with their wives. This is clearly unhealthy if the wife's input seems to be valued less than that of their son. Though difficult, the wife should affirm her husband, acknowledging that he's at least man enough to reach out for advice.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want your children to grow up to be responsible adults, you need to begin teaching them responsibility while they're young. Set rules for them and make sure they follow through. This will stand them in good stead as the enter their adult years.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you develop the attitude of Christ in your marriage? It begins by following Jesus' example of humility and service. Ask God to give you the attitude of Christ so that you can express love for your wife through acts of service.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discipline is often wrongly associated with spanking or angry words. The word discipline actually means to train. Without positive discipline, your child will self-destruct because they can't train themselves. Training begins with love.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when your husband seems to be pursuing a relationship with another woman? You need to communicate your concern very clearly with him. It ought to trigger in him the desire to draw back from his interaction with that woman and cause him to focus his attention exclusively on you.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you go about changing your child's bad attitude? The first step is to make sure that they know you truly love them. When that need is met, your child is likely to respond to you in a positive way.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One common area of conflict between husbands and wives is differences in how to discipline their children. If their children know they're loved, they are more likely to respond positively to your discipline.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when your spouse doesn't respond to you even though you've used their love language? It might be because you've hurt them but haven't apologized. A sincere apology might open the door for your spouse to forgive you and respond once again to your expressions of love.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your wife never apologizes. What do you do? Scripture teaches us to forgive one another. It doesn't tell us to forgive IF the offender apologizes.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should you do when you're engaged and want to get married while you're in grad school? Dr. Gary Chapman's first word of advice is to postpone the marriage. The demands of education will encroach on the time you need to grow your marriage.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The four seasons of the year is a metaphor used to describe the quality of your marriage. Your marriage might start in the Spring - new and exciting, but it might drift into Winter - cold and harsh. In what season is your marriage?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's important to consider a wide age difference when contemplating marriage.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there some unhealthy patterns of communication in your marriage?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you stay positive after losing your job?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've experienced the devastation of your parents getting divorced, it's important that you get a clear picture of what a healthy marriage looks like so you don't pass that pain along to the next generation.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some healthy ways to negotiate in your marriage?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you asking God for His help in your marriage?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn to listen empathetically.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your husband spending too much time with his parents?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depression is a difficult challenge to deal with in a marriage. But the good news is, there's hope and help through good counseling and medication.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many unhealthy patterns of communication in a marriage, but none as deadly as blaming each other. The blamer destroys intimacy and makes communication impossible.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good communication with your spouse is vital for a healthy marriage - what you say and how you say it. But equally important is being intentional about listening to our spouse.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How we talk with one another greatly affects the quality of our conversations.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you having trouble getting over past physical abuse in your relationship?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are your friends telling you that there's something wrong with you? Maybe you should listen to them.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Summer season of marriage is delightful. Love is what keeps a marriage healthy and growing.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn strategic ways to help your child who has a drug problem.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very effective way to motivate someone is to compliment them.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passive aggressive anger is quite common. Someone who is passively aggressive willfully chooses to do the exact opposite of what they've been told to do. This is their way of retaliating.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much does age matter in a relationship?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're looking for a good book to read this Summer, Dr. Gary Chapman suggests that you read his book The Five Love Languages along with many of his other books. They will strengthen your relationships with others.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are married people obligated to have children?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the does and don'ts of dealing with depression?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some spouses don't have the personality to be organized. They may be able to make some progress in this area, but that tendency will never fully go away. Every couple needs to be able accept some things about their spouse and love them unconditionally.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depression is the most common challenge faced by young adults. Depression negatively affects every aspect of their lives. It's a downward spiral. What they need is a good counselor or pastor.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.