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2013 Highlights

As the year runs to an end, here are some recap of some of the lessons learned during the year.

  • Marriage is a journey towards Christ, a deliberate walk you have to make everyday with your spouse towards a perfect God. "First Steps (January 2013)".
  • God is always in the business of reconciling the church (his body) back to him and one of the greatest avenue for this is marriage. As you and your spouse take that deliberate walk towards Christ everyday, you are both changing, to becoming more like God into that man, that woman, that parent, that God truly wants you to be. "The Reconciliation Business (February 2013)".
  • In a marriage relationship, sometimes sorry is not enough, it is so important to talk through the issues and handle each issue through communication and letting each other understand why and what areas to be addressed. Both parties should help each other in the process of growth, it is not enough to settle disputes but to make deliberate efforts to be better persons for each other. "To Forgive and Accept an Apology (February 2013)".
  • It is the role of man to CULTIVATE the women in their lives, making them all that God wants them to be and presenting that woman to himself saying: “Now this is the bone of my bone…”."To Cultivate (March 2013)".
  • The truth is, marriage should be a place where YOU can be YOU, recognizing your weakness and trying to be a better person. Marriage is a place of rediscovery and growth for you and your spouse. So go with an open mind and get ready to grow and mature into that perfect man and woman that God has called you to be. It is an interesting walk down the aisle. "Mirror of Weaknesses (March 2013)".
  • Proverbs 14 vs 1 "A wise woman Builds…" “a wise woman” not “a wise married woman” You don't  have to wait till you get married to start building!! "A Wise Woman (April 2013)".
  • Submission is not slavery, it is not an oppressive force that hangs over marriage. Submission is power, it operates on pure faith that can help the husband grow spiritually and empowers the wife to be all that God wants her to be. "Submission...Empowerment (May 2013)".
  • Either way, we have to learn to love all the way- 100% and not based on conditions. This is Christ’s way of love and believe me that is what marriage is meant to do to us- To teach us to love unconditionally. This love can turn a weakness to a strength and a strength to greater strength. "The 50/50 Marriage… (June 2013)".
  • Personal development is a form of development at the individual level, but in a marriage, personal development has a ripple effect. It affects the spouse and children in a positive way. "Personal Development in Marriage (July 2013)".
  • Accepting this God given differences is a way of making us better spouses. Receiving your spouse is a daily choice to love, respect and accept your spouse as God’s special gift. When you learn to receive your spouse everyday, the question won’t be “Did I marry the right person?” but “Am I becoming the right person?” "Receiving your Spouse (July 2013)".
  • Marriage is a step of faith; There will always be giants in the land; God has given you all it takes to overcome; Ten versus Two..."What do you see (August 2013)".
  • As both couple decide to move closer to God, the gap between them fizzle out! Several things happen here, couples get closer with each other in unity, and they each become Christ like, they raise Godly seeds and our society becomes a better place. "The Mystery of Unity (September 2013)".
  • Marriage revealed myself to me, who I really was, my strengths, weaknesses and oh my vulnerabilities! Am still unveiling myself, and the more I discover myself, the more I have to learn and unlearn a lot of things. It is not about "me alone" anymore but also about my husband, children, family, in-laws, community, and generations to come. "Be Myself (October 2013)".
  • I have come to learn that forgiving your spouse is one thing and forgiving yourself is something else. I have also learned that i find it easier to forgive myself when i am truly repentant and am making efforts to change and be a better person. "Forgiving Myself (November 2013)".

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