Endurance

1. Read Colossians 1:9-12 out loud and together. Verse 11 talks about how Paul prays for those in Colossae. He prays they might have great endurance and patience amongst other things. Endurance and patience are nice concepts but grueling to live out at times. Endurance reminds me of mile 20 in the marathon when I… Read More ›

Giving Thanks

1. What are you most thankful for in life right now? 2. Why do you think it is important to talk about the things that you are thankful for? 3. On a scale from 1 to 10 how often do you think you communicate your thankfulness with those around you? (With 1 being never and… Read More ›

Holiday Traditions

1. What are some of your favorite holiday traditions and why? 2. Is there any tradition that we want to keep alive this year for Thanksgiving? 3. Is there any tradition that we want to start this year for Thanksgiving? 4. Is there any tradition that we want to keep alive this year for the… Read More ›

Intimacy

1. A good definition of intimacy is in-to-me-you-see. It is when we communicate what is going on inside of us so that our spouse can know us more. A key to intimacy is self-disclosure. Take turns talking about your thoughts and feelings in regards to the thing you are most excited about in life right… Read More ›

Forgiveness

1. Read Colossians 3:12-14. What does this passage say about forgiveness? Why do we need to forgive? 2. Proverbs 10:12 says, “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” How can this verse help us resolve conflict in our marriage? 3. Can you think of a time when you were granted forgiveness for… Read More ›

Communication

1. How would you rate the quality of communication in your marriage on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being non-existent and 10 being perfection? Why? 2. What is one thing that you have a hard time communicating to your spouse? 3. Can you identify any barriers to your communication? 4. Take turns verbally communicating… Read More ›

Dating

(A marriage appointment is not considered a date.) 1. What do you consider to be one of the best dates you have been on as a couple? 2. When is the last time you went on a date? 3. What keeps you from going on dates regularly? 4. How can you overcome the obstacles to… Read More ›

Romance

1. What do you consider romantic? 2. Read Genesis 29:18-20. Why might this be considered one of the most romantic scriptures in the Bible? 3. Read John 15:13. What does this teach us about expressing love in a pure and beautiful way? 4. How can you increase the romance in your marriage? (Answer only for… Read More ›

Attraction

1. What originally attracted you to your spouse? 2. Read Song of Solomon 1:1-8. What attracts this couple to each other? 3. In what ways has your attraction to your spouse grown over the time you have been married? 4. What can you do to be more attractive to your spouse? (Answer for yourself)