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I have learned, and am learning, that my focus as a husband must be on loving my wife daily, and in many small ways, and that will nurture the unity and grace that will grow our home into a Temple "glorious and holy."
And, as my dear friend, Dennis advised me, this must be done every day, even though there are days we husbands might want to take off. If we men grow in loving our wives, the wife will be ever more delighted to respect us as men and husbands and to join with us in seeking God's will for us together in Christ.
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1) What words imply how Christ loves the Church? How do these relate to a husband loving his wife?
2) What are social challenges we face to healthy marriages?
3) What are biblical principles that apply both to husbands and wives in their marriage?
4) What is the role of spiritual devotion in a healthy marriage?
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*Charitable contributions would be appreciated to assist Brian in the continuance of his work of ministry. For contributions, contact Brian at barukhattah@embarqmail.com .
*Quote from St. John of the Cross at www.inspirational-quotes.com .
*Brian's book of mystical love poetry, An Ache for Union: Oneness with God through Love, can be ordered through major booksellers, or through the Cokesbury on-line store, at www.cokesbury.com .
*Brian K. Wilcox lives in Punta Gorda, FL, and Clearwater, FL, with his wife, step-son, and two beloved dogs. Brian has an independent writing, workshop, and retreat ministry focused on Christians living as spiritual disciples of Jesus Christ in everyday life. He serves the Christ Community United Methodist Church, Punta Gorda, FL. Brian is vowed at Greenbough House of Prayer, a contemplative Christian community in South Georgia. He lives a vowed, contemplative life and inspires others to experience a more intimate relationship with God-in-Christ. Brian advocates for a spiritually-focused, experiential Christianity and renewal of the focus of the Church on addressing the deeper spiritual needs and longings of persons.
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