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2010 diane This month it's all about love and this week in the lower 48 it's "National Marriage Week USA". Check out the website for this organization!  It has  incredible  resources for strengthening marriages from the start to the finish!  There are tips for dating each other on one page and even a webinar for dating your spouse.  Come back to the  forum and post some of the tips you found for double entries into the giveaway!

 In the next two weeks we are going to dig deep into the topic of loving God with all your heart, and all your soul and your mind.   (Matthew 22:37) But for this issue and for this week please take advantage of celebrating your marriage.  Do what you must do to get healthy in your relationship with your husband. Donna K. has written a great article concerning your love for your husband below - Don't Miss it!  Check out our Forums and post your comments on loving YOUR MAN, tips and fun facts page and the word LOVE as we hear it used today!  You could win $50.00 for a date night - just for posting!  See you in the forums girls! 

Finally, if your marriage is in trouble - don't wait.  Tell a safe person.  Get help and do what you must do to stop the enemy from destroying what God has brought together.  We are pouring on the prayer for ministry families and the marriages of ministry couple this week!  We are here for you if you need us!  We would be honored to stand with you and pray or direct you to the right people!  If you need to contact us - don't hesitate!  May God strengthen us to stand strong in the midst of the battle!

Love (I really do love ministry Wives)
Diane Nix
John 15:5; Col. 3
Founder/Director

 

Love Your MAN 

 

"These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children, to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes,to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God." Titus 2:4-5 NLT    

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I trust that this is your heart. But depending on the moment how does that play out, what type of love is it and does he see/feel it?

Far too often amidst the busyness of ministry, demands of family and social life we lose sight of what is most important. As a result we "love" our husbands when it fits into the schedule. We may be doing just fine keeping up with our duties as maid, chef and child care worker. We can become so busy serving our husbands that we overlook enjoying him. He may feel like he is just another item being checked off the "to do" list.

 

The type of love referred to in Titus 2 is Phileo Love. It's a love based on friendship between two people. Friendship is the foundation of a successful relationship.It's a love that is emotionally positive. trustworthy, devoted and a source of support.

 

One of the most important roles we have as wives fill is to "Phileo" your husband. You are his companion, his helper, the friend he can count on. Remember that God said it was not good for man to be alone. (Read Genesis 2) God saw what man truly needed was a best friend to share his life journey, his hopes and dreams, his heart. Our men should never feel alone. We have a high calling in our role as wife and friend.

 

Now we understand the importance of strong friendship with your spouse. But what about a strong intimate relationship with your spouse? Eros love is a very important piece of the puzzle. It is based on strong emotional and physical feelings toward another. The romantic feeling common in "eros love" is natural and an essential part of relationship between a man and a woman. Romance also plays a role in strengthening the bonds, feeling of security and oneness. This is an important part of God's plan and should not be neglected. Just read the Song of Songs and 1 Corinthians 7.

 

We women in an effort to organize our lives often Donna's 2011 headshot compartmentalize our priorities. We should realize that loving God and loving our husbands are not to be separated. They are completely connected. All your relationships are intertwined or the very least touch one another. Your relationship with God affects them all. You are a child of God when you pray and read your Bible. You are a child of God when you care for your children and home. You are a child of God when go grocery shopping or attend meetings. And you are a child of God when you make love to your husband.  

 

"Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it. If a man tried to buy love with all his wealth, his offer would be utterly scorned." Song of Songs 8:7

 

New Opportunity - Faith Channel!
 
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Diane Nix - Founder/Director
I am producing some short videos that are being featured on a new website.  www.faithchannel.com
 
The videos are meant to connect more and more ministry women to our site from around the globe. The videos have only been out for 3 weeks and we are already being contacted from other women around the globe.  Please pray with us as we endeavor to encourage and connect ministry wives

 
 
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We have added some pages on Contagious Joy.  Hover over the tabs at the top of the page and you will discover information about our Director, Diane Nix.  An Archive page has been added for resources with books and past videos and a new tab for a Contagious Joy Blog. Click on the CJ logo and take a look!
 
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From time to time Lifeway Christian Resources stream Live a session just for minister's wives.  We will attempt to offer these to you in order to encourage you in your journey.  The one below is the latest and another is scheduled, May 8th, 2012.