The Real Issue Behind Most Marital Arguments
Kevin A. Thompson
“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out” (Proverbs 20:5, NIV).
"Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." Psalm 51:12 (NIV)
“Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will you Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Matthew 7:9-11(NIV)
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” James 1:2-3 (NIV)
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Psalm 33:12 (NIV)
"Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'" Luke 23:42-43 (NIV)
“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out” (Proverbs 20:5, NIV).
Lord, because of what sin has done to this world, sometimes life feels only sad and hard, with no spot of hope or silver lining. But today I want to have a heart of gratitude. Things are not...
“... to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair” (Isaiah 61:3a, NIV).
“Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, AMP)