Posted on July 17, 2008 by mattdabbs
Thanks to Don Flor for getting me this information and links to a series of online videos by leading marriage and family experts. The videos include some really well known marriage and family therapists and ministers like: Gary Chapman (author of The 5 Love Languages), Henry Cloud (Author of Boundaries), Willard Harley (His Needs, Her [...]
Filed under: Family, Marriage, Videos | Tagged: counseling, Gary Chapman, Henry Cloud, John Van Epp, therapy, Willard Harley | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 21, 2008 by mattdabbs
Thanks to Don Flor for these two links to information on cohabitation:
Article 1 - Sex Without Strings
Article 2 - Sex Without Strings, Relationships Without Rings (Rutgers University)
Also see the article I mentioned previously - Dangers of Cohabitation
Filed under: Marriage | Tagged: Cohabitation, Dating, Relationships, Sex | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 12, 2008 by mattdabbs
I just added two more links to the Marriage and Family Resources page at the top of K.L. Both are excellent. Here they are:
Smart Marriages - An excellent resource with frequent email updates of marriage in the news and media. One of the best resources out there.
Marriage Resources for Counselors - A brand new website [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by mattdabbs
How much better can you start your day than time with your sweetheart and then going to chapel and explaining love to 100 pre-k to 8th graders in 5 minutes or less?
I want to share two verses that you all know very well but I think are at the heart and soul of love. By [...]
Filed under: Bible, Christ, Christianity, Life, Love, Marriage, New Testament, Old Testament, Religion, Theology, Thoughts | Tagged: Greatest Commandment, Kittel, TDNT, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 11, 2007 by mattdabbs
In John 2 we have the story of Jesus’ first miracle. It is no coincidence that John prefaces this story by saying it took place on the third day. The beginning of his ministry and the end of it will start with a period of three days. Also, the next time we will find Jesus’ [...]
Filed under: Bible, Christ, Christianity, Gospels, Marriage, New Testament, Religion | Tagged: Gospel of John, Transformation, Wine | 2 Comments »
Posted on September 10, 2007 by mattdabbs
Just wanted to let any of you worried souls out there know that Bobby Cohoon is alive and well. I got an email from him this morning.
Now that you are all very relieved I also wanted to mention this website by Michael Williams. Michael has an MDiv and does workshops on being a more [...]
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Posted on August 30, 2007 by mattdabbs
Posted on July 14, 2007 by mattdabbs
My wife and I got to hear Gary Chapman speak in Orlando this weekend. Although I only got to hear part of it due to being sick and having to step out early, I am excited about all that has happened through his ministry, writing, and speaking. Before he spoke they gave out door prizes [...]
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Posted on January 25, 2007 by mattdabbs
The Old Testament is full of examples of the older generation being told to teach the younger. You find it in Deuteronomy (esp the Shema - Deut 6). You see it in the Proverbs as the wise teacher imparts wisdom to his son (Prov 1:8). In the New Testament we see it in passages like [...]
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