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  PRACTICAL WAYS TO NURTURE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIPS 1.00     Preamble: You have heard it said many times that we, in this part of the world lack a maintenance culture. This is because many grandiose projects in which we invest lots of money often become neglected as soon as they are commissioned and consequently do rot away. This will not be case if we properly maintain them. A godly family is a marital relationship in which God is seen as the hub of the wheel around which all its activities are defined. It is “an ordinance instituted by God by which a man and a woman through an exchange of vows enter into a lifetime agreement in time presence of God that they might be joined together in a physical and spiritual union that can only be severed by death.” Experiences have shown that some marriages last while others hit the rocks as soon as the wedding ceremonies arc over. In others, there are rancour, division, malice, individualism, distrusts, etc. Such conflicts ...

  INTERPRESONAL COMMUNCIATIONS BEDROCK OF MARRIAGE   WHAT IS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNCIATION (IPC)             IPC is the face-to-face verbal and non-verbal exchange of information or feelings between 2 or more people through an appropriate medium or channel to elicit an effect with appropriate feedback.             James E. Engel in his book betting your message across stated that Communication is when the create understanding mind and understanding is achieved, the task of someone who communicates is to   WHAT IS IPC IN MARRIAGE CONTEXT? Amos 3: 3             IPC in marriage is as sated above by the two spouses in agreement with each other to move the home forward and keep it in unity.             IPC is the “oil” or “grease” of machine o...

  *_Divine Omnipotence: Lessons of Faith from Sarah and Mary_* As we read through the historical records of the Bible, we find remarkable accounts of God's omnipotence demonstrated through the lives of ordinary individuals like Sarah and Mary. These women, separated by centuries, were confronted with the astonishing power of God in seemingly impossible situations. In Genesis, we encounter Sarah, the wife of Abraham, who found herself grappling with disbelief when God promised her a son in her old age. Genesis 18:13-14 recounts the moment when God challenged Sarah's skepticism, asking, *"Is anything too hard for the Lord?"* In this question lies the resounding affirmation of God's omnipotence—nothing is beyond His power to accomplish. Centuries later, in the humble town of Nazareth, a young woman named Mary received an equally startling message from the angel Gabriel. Despite her astonishment and questions, Mary surrendered to God's will, acknowledging the trut...

  *_Breaking Free from the Chains of Self-Pity: Overcoming Depression_* In our journey through life, we may encounter seasons of darkness and despair, where the weight of our burdens seems overwhelming, and the shadows of depression loom large. It is during these times that we must remember that depression is often rooted in the addiction to self-pity. Consider the words of the psalmist in Psalm 42:5: *"Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance."* Here, the psalmist acknowledges the temptation to succumb to despair but chooses instead to place his hope in God's unfailing promises. At the heart of depression lies the sin of pride—a refusal to let go of our burdens and seek God's help. Instead of laying our anxieties and worries before the Lord, we choose to dwell on negative thoughts and meditate on our own troubles, leading us deeper into the abyss of despair. Proverb...