Love Dare Day 32: April 21, 2020 What is Day 32 about: Since the beginning of our species, Satan has used shame in sex to destroy one of God’s most beautiful gifts to his children. This chapter discusses sex, but more importantly intimacy, in a marriage as designed by God. What do I think about the material: After reading this chapter, I thought I should read the creation story in Genesis to refresh my memory on when everything changed. The first mention of man and woman being together naked is in verse 25 of chapter 2. It says, “And ...
Love Dare Day 31: April 20, 2020 What is Day 31 about: Have you ever wondered why the pursuit of the prize is often better than the prize itself? Today’s chapter discusses how we are to break the natural tie with our parents when marrying. And also, cleave to your new spouse. What do I think about the material: The verse is very common among counselor’s conducting premarital counseling, and there is a good reason for it. The Bible says in order for a marriage to function properly, we must leave our parents and cleave to our spouse. But ...
Love Dare Day 16: April 2, 2020 What is Day 16 about: During our first pre-marital session with our pastor, I remember him telling us that it is vital to a marriage for the couple to spend time together in prayer. Even for a Christian couple, this was oddly challenging for Jess and I. Day 16 of The Love Dare is all about interceding for your significant other. What do I think about the material: I find this chapter quite interesting for several reasons, but mostly for the way the author speaks about why we should pray. It is ...
Love Dare Day 15: April 1, 2020 What is Day 15 about: In chapter 15 of The Love Dare, they tackle the huge subject of honor. Speaking from my limited, male perspective, I must say that honoring my wife does not com naturally. I do know, however, that to love her, I must honor her. What do I think about the material: This chapter does an excellent job of speaking on honor in a manner that pokes our ego to get us on track. Honor is one of those characteristics of our personality that I believe is not always ...