by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 12, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe all need help at some point or another. Needing help just shows that we are only humans and there is nothing to be ashamed of when we need help. Some couples out of shame and not being sincere have sabotaged their marriage. In the physical,...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 11, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn marriage, our intentions don’t count as much as our actions. So verbalizing our affection to our spouse is very important. Learn To Verbalize Your Love To Your Spouse It does something to the wife hearing from her husband that she is the best...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 10, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bible says husbands enjoy the wife of their youth. This means enjoying yourself while you have strength as a young couple. Don’t be too serious at home and learn to live together as best friends. Don’t allow the pressure of finances, raising...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 9, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe ability to enjoy whatever God has given to us despite imperfections is the maturity that takes for happiness in life and marriage. It is in loving our spouse unconditionally that makes marriage beautiful and fulfilling. We all have so many...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 8, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Power of Mentoring Among Couples One of the foundational ingredients of a successful marriage is being under authority. By authority, I mean good authority because it is possible for someone to be under a negative authority. It is good when...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 7, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe change so many things in life. We change our cloths, shoes, bags, makeup, etc. We even change our friends, change our cars, change our jobs, change our houses, change our location, change our addresses etc. The one most important thing we...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 6, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt is not just the wife that needs to be schooled on how to respond, husbands also need to know how to respond in a way that is not offensive. We all come from various backgrounds and as said a number of times, our background usually affects the...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 5, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat makes a marriage powerful is not the living together of a man and a woman under the same roof. It is the sacred vows shared on the wedding day. What makes the vows powerful was that it was said before God. Many don’t even realize the...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 4, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesThree Things Every Couple Needs – Part 2 Yesterday, we started this topic. If you missed the devotional, you can read it HERE What are the three things every husband or wife wants? 1. Prayers 2. Words of affirmation 3. Jeru trip Lets take these...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 3, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery once in a while, every husband and wife needs these three things. It basically takes care of most of the needs we have. My husband is very busy and I’m sometimes amazed at how he joggles many things together. The mere fact that he...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 2, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesI was thinking about why they are called magic words. Are they really magical in the use of them or they are merely nursery rhymes, we learnt when growing up? I believe these words are truly magical. Just as the Bible says that soft answers turn...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Dec 1, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow To Handle Overwhelming Situations In Marriage 1. Focus on the blessings of being married Just because you have a headache is not enough reason you should wish your head were cut off. We all know that the benefits of having a head sitting on...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 30, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo Important Things Every Wife Should Know Sometimes, our husband hammering on our weakness may be what we need to continually draw us to our knees to talk to God. Our husbands, most of the time, their aim is never to hurt us but maybe...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 29, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutes1. Accept your spouse and never attempt to change him/her. If one has to be happy, one must make up one’s mind, that no matter what, I must keep my joy in place. Some marriages are very problematic and require extra effort to stay happy....
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 28, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are certain rules that govern the affairs of any successful marriage. These rules or laws can be applied by any person. That is why someone who is not a Christian can have a good marriage if she/he applies these rules. That is the secret...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 27, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesYes, you’ve got to celebrate yourself on your way to becoming better. God thinks you are a big deal, so don’t let the devil suggest to you otherwise. You are very special to God and He loves you so much. Stop focusing on your failures and...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 26, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesMost of the time, we get so much information that we do not care to be grounded in what we think we know and sometimes, head knowledge is different from real knowledge. You don’t know something until you are doing it. So please don’t get itching...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 25, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe started yesterday on this topic and we have looked at 1. Know your spouses temperament: This will reduce a lot of tension, hurt and frustrations in marriage. Today, we will be looking at 2. Don’t take yourselves for granted. Our needs differ...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 24, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesSo many times our marriage is not what we would have wanted it to be. Most of us have childhood dreams of a wonderful family, loving and understanding spouse, a beautiful peace to live in and everything rosy. In our imagination of marriage and...
by Rev. Sophia Okunowo | Nov 23, 2021 | Couples
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe must have heard someone telling us to mind our business. We have always thought it to mean focusing our attention on our own business. Well, there is more to this than just focusing on your own business. I will like to give attention to...
