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LOVE NEVER FAILS | Better Than Newlyweds | Stacy Hudson

February 2, 2016 by Mrs. Hudson

We all know that Love is important…but I think we forget that it is also powerful.

You have probably heard 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 read before…it is often read at weddings (it was read at ours! 😀 ) but take a minute and pray for God to open your eyes and heart and then read it again on your own and let it soak in.

13 If I speak in the tongues^[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ²If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. ³If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

⁴Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

⁸Love never fails.

1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Verse 8 has always resonated with me. Love never fails. That is so firm…so sure. While going through life and all the trials and hard times that come our way… I need a reminder because even though it is so profound… I often forget.

My need for a reminder has lead to the creation of a leather bracelet hand stamped with “LOVE NEVER FAILS”. These will be for sale here soon! We hope it will serve as a constant reminder about the power of Love…. after all…God IS Love!

They will be available individually or as a set of 2 (Husband/Wife sets). Wear them as a reminder that Love Never Fails and that it also covers a multitude of sin and can improve/restore your marriage.

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

Leave a comment below if you would like to be contacted when the bracelets available for purchase!

Your Expectations…were wrong. :)

May 24, 2013 by Mrs. Hudson

When you were dating your spouse… did you think about if they liked their toilet paper over or under? (I actually asked my spouse this before we got married!… but I’m odd!) Did you talk about house decorating and each of your styles? Did you talk about things you do differently or feel differently about? I’m guessing that during the dating stage most of the conversations were about the things you agreed on and had in common. 🙂 While dating we are ignorant to the realities of marriage and our expectations are not the reality. The reality is that you will NOT always agree and you will do things differently. The trick to a happy marriage in spite of your differences is to find a compromise and to embrace the differences. My husband and I do not always agree on house decor. Since we just bought our house a few months ago that has been something we have had to decide on a bit lately. I realized that I have to compromise some and he has realized that he needs to trust me (and my decor instinct) more! 😀 Also, it is good to remember the things you fell in Love with while you were dating… all those goofy things and cute little habits your spouse has…don’t let them become normal…take delight in them everyday. One day they may be gone and you will miss them. Treasure each day. 🙂 – Stacy

Expect differences. You are two different people. You have different likes and dislikes. You will see the world in different ways. You will problem solve differently. This is reality. Differences will exist, and sometimes they will cause conflict.

via Change Your Expectations – Christian Relationships, Marriage, Husband & Wife.

Preserve Your Marriage by Making 5 Smart Money Decisions #2

May 11, 2013 by Mrs. Hudson

Smart money decisions will help your marriage. The stress of debt and the weight that comes with that strains the marriage. Work together with your spouse to figure out how you can get out of debt! Sit down and make a budget. Write out EVERY thing you spend money on for 1 month and then take a look at where your money is going. You will be surprised. After you do this sit down again and figure out what you can cut out so you can pay more towards debt. These kind of smart money decisions will help you get out of debt faster so that you can enjoy eating out or buying something without the stress that comes with debt! Whatever you do stay honest and know it will only hurt for a little while as you get a handle on things!

A statistic from the USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll states that spending too much and saving too little is the most common issue that causes strife among married couples.

Since we know that family and strong marriages are the fabric of our society, what can we do to preserve them?

2. Wisdom in the Multitude of Counselors

Admitting financial problems is never easy. However, finding a trusted and objective source of counsel is often critical for couples who simply can’t figure it out on their own. Do you know a couple that’s making the right financial decisions? Befriend them. Ask them questions. Learn from their experience. If they can do it, so can you! If you are further along on your financial journey, look for a sound financial advisor who shares your values and will be able to guide you as you look ahead to retirement, saving for kids’ college education, investing, etc.

via Preserve Your Marriage by Making 5 Smart Money Decisions – Christian Relationships, Marriage, Husband & Wife.

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