Making Love Last – Part 1 – The Art of Encouragement

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Making Love Last – Part 1 – The Art of Encouragement
  There are not formulas to love, but there are many ways we can work together in Making Love Last. Today, we want to talk about the “Art of Encouragement”.  After over twenty-five years of working with couples and families and after 28 years of marriage myself, I wanted to offer some ways that we can all strengthen our love relationships through using encouragement.  A cancer that plagues our marriages is discouragement as both husbands and wives share their frustrations about their loved ones who are quick to criticize and forget to give words and actions of encouragement. Join us as we explore how encouragement can strengthen our relationships. 

There is no magic formula to teach or apply that will ensure that our human love for one another will last the test of time and tribulation.  However, there are some truths that we can become aware of that will help us in our marriages, with our children, in our workplace relationships, and in our friendships that build strong and growing relationships. What does the Bible have to say to help us strengthen our love relationships and overcome the challenges that face us every day?