A Love Language Minute

Just because the husband is the spiritual leader of the home doesn't necessarily mean he should lead in every aspect of the marriage. If the wife is a better financial manager, give her the freedom to use her strengths for the good of your family! After all, God gave the husband a wife to be his helpmate.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which season best describes your marriage? All marriages have spent time in each of the four seasons, Spring and Summer are filled with hope, excitement and peace. Dr. Gary Chapman will help you create a Spring/Summer marriage!Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you deal with a spouse who has reconnected with a past boyfriend? Typically, reconnecting with a former boyfriend usually has romantic overtones. Kindly but firmly communicated that this cannot continue.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What season of marriage are you in - Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall? Marriages are perpetually in a state of transition. It has nothing to do with how long you've been married but the quality of your marriage.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the right approach in changing your spouse? Instead of trying to manipulate your spouse into changing, determine to make positive changes in your own life and behave appropriately, even if your spouse never changes.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can parents do when their child's sexual behavior is inappropriate? The Christian way of approaching is to speak the truth in love.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A past relationship has negatively affected your ability to trust. Learn how you can keep your lack of trust from creeping into your new relationship.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can your occupation determine your love language? Not really. But you might discover that some love languages are more helpful in certain vocations.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kid's today dress in very strange and creative ways. Frankly, this isn't very important. The important issue is the heart.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents are often shocked and depressed when they discover that their child is homosexual. Instead of rejecting them, keep the doors of communication open. Share your hurt, but affirm your unconditional love.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman recently got married and moved from the city to her husband's small town. This was a hard adjustment. What can she do? Try to make the most of the situation. Take time to get to know the good people of the town. But make time to visit the city once in a while.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it wise to buy your child an iPod? There are many positive uses for a cellphone, but beware that they can be time wasters. Be sure to set limits and monitor their usage.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian parents, in particular, are often shocked to hear that their child is a homosexual. But they should love and communicate with them, even though they don't approve.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you tell if you're in a toxic workplace? If you feel drained emotionally and physically every time you go to work, you're place of employment is most likely toxic.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A loving person is a generous person. Generosity is giving your attention, time, abilities and money freely to others. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your fiancé is a very giving person, but you worry about him giving away too much. In the Bible, giving is a virtue. But try to find a balance between giving and saving.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do you draw the line of physical intimacy before marriage? The Bible is very clear that there should be no sexual intercourse before marriage. You need to focus on getting to know each other intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually, and save the physical part for marriage.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Humility is the true mark of a Christian. The best example of humility was how Christ humbled himself to become a man and to serve us, even to the point of dying for our sins. Humility is stepping down so someone else can step up.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the atmosphere at work is toxic and it's negatively affecting your mental and physical health, maybe it's time to move on.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mark of a loving person is courtesy. The word "courtesy" is much richer than being well-mannered. It means you view others as valuable and treating the accordingly.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You love your fiancé but her family is hard to deal with? Will this be a problem for you in the future? Tune in to hear what Dr. Gary Chapman has to say.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you know if she's "THE ONE"? First and foremost, ask yourself if your hearts beat together spiritually. If you're not in harmony is this area, you might want to reconsider moving forward in your relationship.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody's perfect. Patience is accepting the imperfections of the other. Not everyone is like you; so when they don't' measure up to your standards, give them the freedom to be different.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kindness is one of the traits of love. It's expressed in the way we talk as well as what we do. Imagine what life would be like if all of us were kind!Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In some marriages, one of the spouses tends to be the disciplinarian while the other spouse is the "fun" parent. Learn how to balance that out in your marriage. That's all on the next edition of A Love Language Minute.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly wed wife caught her husband watching porn. This is a clear indication that he was addicted to porn before they were married. He must be confronted and asked to get Biblical counseling.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The phrase Love is a Way of Life sounds lofty, noble and Christian. But how many people do you know that truly love as a way of life? How are YOU doing in this regard?Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do we do when the 5 Love Languages don't seem to be working? Regardless of how your spouse responds to you, don't give up. Keep talking their love language and be patient with them. They may eventually come around.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our society has become so vitriolic in the way we communicate with each other. Let's be an example of how to talk to one another in love and respect. Dr. Gary Chapman's book, Love is a Way of Life, can show us how this is possible.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your spouse speaks to you in a critical and demeaning manner, it can cause you to shut down. If your primary love language is words of affirmation, express that to your spouse. It might lead to a change on their part.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a divorce, it's a given that your ex will still be in the picture - your children's birthdays, weddings etc. You'll need to accept the fact that this is a new reality. Be sure to deal constructively with your ex when events together cannot be avoided.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if Christians really lived like Christians? First-century believers were called Christians because their behavior and life style was a reflection of Jesus and His teachings.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you try to reconcile with your former spouse? Dr. Gary Chapman's advice to those who've gone through a divorce is to wait at least two years to recover. That gives God time to work in your former spouse's heart.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anger is an emotion that is a result from being hurt by someone. Remember that Jesus was hurt deeply by others, too. He understands your hurt, so turn your anger over to Him.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your husband confessed that he kissed another person while he was engaged to you. You were naturally hurt by this. But be glad that he wants to be open and honest with you. So be encouraged and choose to forgive him.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible to love someone who can't or won't love you in return? The definition of true love is the attitude and actions of sacrificial service. So choose to look out for the best interest of that person, regardless of whether or not your love is reciprocated.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been holding a long-tern grudge against some that has hurt you? Don't sit around letting anger control your life. Keep making the effort to seek reconciliation.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people wrestle with some sort of addiction. It's not possible to force someone to break an addiction; but you can influence them by the way you love them. Loving them might be the very thing that inspires them to confront their problem and get counseling.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many are consumed with anger. Some believe that the Christian thing to do is hold it inside. Anger held inside leads to bitterness and destroyed relationships.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can a military couple survive lengthy times of separation when their love languages are physical touch and quality time? The best answers and practical ideas can be found in Dr. Gary Chapman's book The Military Edition of the 5 Love Languages.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of people that put stock in astrological signs - often as it relates to their relationships. Your relationship with God is what will impact your relationships with others more than anything else. So build your relationships on the principles of Scripture - not astrology.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you have vivid memories of being mistreated as a child? The Biblical approach is to lovingly confront your offender with the goal of reconciliation. I you fail to do this, the hurt and anger will be trapped inside of you and cause you to become bitter.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.