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1 " The social institution of marriage is first and foremost a covenant relationship in which a man and a woman pledge themselves to each other for a lifetime partnership. In the biblical account of creation, God’s expressed "
― Gary Chapman , The Four Seasons of Marriage
2 " All research indicates that an intimate marriage provides the safest and most productive climate for raising children, "
3 " The decisions we make regarding vocation, child rearing, education, civic and church involvement, and other areas of life create changes that affect our marriage relationships. The manner in which couples process these changes will determine the quality of their marriages. "
4 " Because the desire and drive for intimacy are at the very heart of marriage, the individuals involved become troubled about their relationship when such intimacy is not attained. "
5 " Husbands and wives are designed to complement each other. When the man is weak, his wife is strong; when she stumbles, he is there to pick her up. Life is easier when two hearts and minds are committed to working together to face the challenges of the day. "
6 " The purpose of life is to know God and to bring glory and honor to his name. For most people, marriage enhances the possibility of achieving this objective. "
7 " Hurt, anger, disappointment, loneliness, rejection, and sometimes hopelessness are some of the emotions that couples experience when their marriage is in the season of winter. "
8 " Our response to change consists of emotions, attitudes, and actions. "
9 " Life is full of unanticipated changes. Our only choice as couples is in how we will respond. "
10 " Some of the emotions of winter are hurt, anger, and disappointment, often accompanied by loneliness and a sense of rejection. "
11 " Emotions tell us that something is wrong or right in a relationship, but emotions must lead to reason, and reason must be guided by truth if we are to take constructive action. "
12 " From a biblical perspective, the purpose of life is not to accomplish our own objectives. The purpose of life is to know God and to bring glory and honor to his name. "
