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“I Whipped Around and Let That Man Have It. I Told Him Off”: Elderly Lady in Grocery Store Sticks Up for Stranger With Autism

"He took up a lot of space. Moving around us. Weaving in and out of the aisles. Some ladies were annoyed. An old man behind us snickered and under his breath said, ‘hurry up.’"

They Weren’t Allowed to Paint Jesus at a Public School, So These Kids Waited 3 Hours for a “Final Act” That Knocked the Audience...

They just raised Jesus from the dead at a public school—and it’s absolutely beautiful!

2-Yr-Old Drowns for 15 Minutes in Pool While Mom Takes a Shower—3 Months Later, She Does the Unthinkable

"She was able to break through the baby gate and make her way to the 5 degree Celsius pool. She was found without a heartbeat."

10 Ways to Save Your Marriage & Make It Last

8: Less Work

When you’re old and grey together, you’ll never wish you’d spent more time working. You’ll cherish the moments you shared with the ones you love. Work is good, but it’s not meant to be your entire life.

If you have to work extra long hours to afford your lifestyle, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate your financial commitments? This year, resolve to strike a healthy balance with your job, and do whatever is necessary to make it possible.

9: Less Complaining

Complaining starts when we forget all that God has done for us. A complaining attitude stems from an attitude of ungratefulness.

10: Less Unhealthy Arguing

Couples argue; it’s part of marriage. Healthy couples still argue, they just do it in a way that builds their marriage up instead of tearing it down. Use language that is constructive, and try not to let emotions (anger, frustration) dictate how you speak to your spouse; when your emotions fade, your spouse will still be there.

Cheers to a better marriage this year!

I encourage you to set a time with your spouse to intentionally discuss how you can make the next year your best yet. Write down your goals, and talk about a plan to tackle them. Make them personal. If you can, make them measurable – so you can see how you’re doing.

It’s our sincere prayer that you’ll grow closer to Jesus and closer to your spouse than ever before. May you bing with eager anticipation for what God is going to do in and through your marriage!

I know we’re excited, and thankful for the opportunity to walk and grow alongside you. May God bless you and your family richly with his perfect presence in your life.

Our Prayer for You

Father, we ask that you pour out your Spirit on the couples reading this. Fill them with hope and joy in what you have done in them, and that you’re still alive and working through them. Give them an insatiable hunger for your Word, and an unquenchable thirst for your presence in their lives. May you convict us in ways we can improve, and by your grace may we be sanctified this year.

We dedicate this year to you, and ask that you use the community couples surrounding Fierce Marriage to minister and share the gospel around the world.

In your precious name, Amen.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. ~ Romans 15:13

 

This post originally appeared on the Fierce Marriage blog.

“I Whipped Around and Let That Man Have It. I Told Him Off”: Elderly Lady in Grocery Store Sticks Up for Stranger With Autism

"He took up a lot of space. Moving around us. Weaving in and out of the aisles. Some ladies were annoyed. An old man behind us snickered and under his breath said, ‘hurry up.’"

They Weren’t Allowed to Paint Jesus at a Public School, So These Kids Waited 3 Hours for a “Final Act” That Knocked the Audience...

They just raised Jesus from the dead at a public school—and it’s absolutely beautiful!

2-Yr-Old Drowns for 15 Minutes in Pool While Mom Takes a Shower—3 Months Later, She Does the Unthinkable

"She was able to break through the baby gate and make her way to the 5 degree Celsius pool. She was found without a heartbeat."