There is a long list of books that I've heard about through Travis, Billy, Jennifer, Angela, and many other friends but I'll have to interrupt my current reading lists and jump over to Gary Chapman's 'The Five Love Languages' study guide for sake of a better, fulfilling marriage. After that I will go back to my list and start from the recommendations given.
Awhile back I got tons of support about some marriage struggles Jesse and I were facing. You can read back on this post 'Dear God' I wrote and a more recent one 'Marriage Takes Work.' Thank you all for your encouragement and love. Since then, we both decided it was time for some small steps towards help so wouldn't you know it?; Gary Chapman will be hosting his book 'The Five Love Languages' on how to express heartfelt commitment to your mate. The book and teachings discuss how we all have different ways in which identify us and if we express to our spouse our love in what their love language is our marriage would make change for the ultimate better. It's an all day seminar that details: Quality Time, Words of Affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. I've heard of this book before, but I had no idea Mr. Chapman's also has 'The Five Love Languages of understanding your Child', 'The Five Love Languages of Teenagers' and the list doesn't stop there. I think that is just awesome!
I was pleased big Jesse agreed to attend the meeting and I am more than thrilled about learning from this author. I'm really excited and hope my husband and I learn more about one another and how to please and support the marriage more. Praise God for people like Gary Chapman that serve the Lord in this unique manner! I am just so excited to attend this meeting with Jesse. And I can't wait for this Saturday to come quick enough!
If you've been through this book with your spouse than can you share how or if it indeed helped you? I would love to hear your success stories.
I have been through it but I read it alone. It did convict me in some of my behaviors and I tried to do differently as a result.
ReplyDeleteThat's all I am going to say about that.
LOL...why? Why is that all you're going to say about that?
ReplyDeleteloved the book. of course, i read it alone. busy hubby. great insiht and it was totally eay to pick up on his love language. might i also suggest the bondaries books? just amazing. i'm a big newlife ministries fan.
ReplyDeleteif you want to go ahead and start the scripture memorization, just post it at the LPM blog! i just did mine. http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/
take care!
Heath and I went through a class for six weeks on this book. It help us out alot. You both will like this book and become closer because of the book. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteWith love Becky
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've peeked in on yours one time before and I love your honesty about your life. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I have both read this, and I can't speak more highly of it. It's made things much easier for the both of us. We were always trying to communicate our love for each other, but sometimes we weren't doing it in ways that were apparent to the other person.
ReplyDeleteChapman's book really opened our eyes and made communication much, much easier.
I've heard lots of good things about the book. Be blessed as you spend time together, growing closer in Him.
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ReplyDeleteI just noticed that you took me off your list as one of your bloggers. I hope I didn't offend you in some way. It was nice to meet you. Love in christ.
Becky
Becky,
ReplyDeleteThat's so weird; because why would I remove you? I really enjoy your site as I leave comments too. I don't recall removing myself....maybe it was a technical issue or something. Sorry 'bout that. But I'm back again...and of course you didn't offend me....silly! :D