it comes to the subtle tricks of getting
out of doing marriage God’s way, we
are geniuses. But how “genius” is it
for one to blame, criticize, manipulate,
and nag constantly the one we have
promised to love and respect “til death
do us part”? Behaving in such ways is
actually taking the easy ways through
our marriage obstacles, and how often
in life have we found that the easy way
is the right way? Certainly, not often at
all.
results you think you may achieve by
using the wrong tools in order to obtain
empathy from others.
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But God’s way of doing marriage
—through unconditional love and
respect, and all that entails— is, yes,
more challenging, but also infinitely
more rewarding. If it was not possible,
then God’s Word would never have set
such standards of marriage for us. But
through the power of the Holy Spirit, and
together as a team ordained by God, you
can persevere through any obstacles
marriage throws your way and be
blessed beyond comprehension—in
ways incomparable to any “positive”
Dr. Emerson
Eggerichs
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally known
public speaker on the topic of marriage, parenting,
communication and more. Based on over three decades
of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research,
Dr. Eggerichs developed the Love and Respect Marriage
Conference which he presents to live audiences around
the country. Dr. Eggerichs has authored several books,
including the national bestseller Love and Respect, which
is a Platinum and Book of the Year award winner, selling
over 1.6 million copies. Emerson and his wife Sarah live in
Grand Rapids, MI and have three adult children.
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