This past September 2010, Milford and Bessie Minor celebrated 74 years of marriage. A couple of years ago she had this advice, "Tell young couples to stay married. Married love gets sweeter every year." This past December, Milford passed away and this morning their son, Roger called to tell me that Bessie passed away. He … Continue reading 74 Years Together
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Marriage Matters
The following is a true story from 17 years ago. "Good morning, Pine Lake Church of Christ," I said as I answered the phone on Monday. The female voice on the other end of the line responded, "Good morning, is the 'Pastor' in." "I'm the preacher, how can I help you?" "I am looking for … Continue reading Marriage Matters
How to Have a Happy Marriage
This is the outline I preached from yesterday morning. I traditionally preach a sermon on marriage sometime around the 12th of August which is our wedding anniversary (this Aug 12 Amy and I will celebrate 21 years of marriage). Here are some things I learned through the years. - Scott How to Have a Happy … Continue reading How to Have a Happy Marriage
After 40 Years?!
Maybe you can help me understand. I find difficulty with the recent announcement by Al and Tipper Gore that they are separating after 40 years of marriage. Maybe I find this difficult because my paternal grandparents were married nearly 50 years when my grandfather passed away. Maybe I find this difficult because my maternal grandparents … Continue reading After 40 Years?!
Milford and Bessie Minor: Heroes of Marriage
This blog is edited from the Fall/Winter '08 Our Families Magazine published by Faulkner University Cloverdale Center for Family Strengths. The Minors are members where we attend and I serve as minister. I asked them around the time of their 73rd anniversary what they would say to couples just beginning their marriage. Sister Bessie smiled and … Continue reading Milford and Bessie Minor: Heroes of Marriage
Marriage Builders
I found the following list or a version of it while looking for information on unity. This advice list of eight suggestions will help in marriage and any relationship.No matter how you feel be courteous.Do not interrupt each other.Value each other.Share the work load (housework, etc.) Spend time together.Work harder for each other (in your … Continue reading Marriage Builders
Building a Great Marriage
I have read a lot of blogs about marriages this week. Maybe with a new year folks are trying to focus on relationships, that is a good thing. Last year our oldest niece married and this summer our second oldest niece has a date picked (and a guy) for their wedding, so I have them … Continue reading Building a Great Marriage
Top Ten Ways to Show Love
(image courtesy of Daniel Howell Photography)From the home office just off of AL Hwy 269 in Parrish, Alabama is today's Top Ten Ways to Show Love to your husband or wife . . .10. Speak Kindly to your love, even when you disagree. - Eph 4:29.9. Put the one you love first, before yourself - … Continue reading Top Ten Ways to Show Love
Top Ten Keys to a Great Marriage
photo courtesy of http://www.danielhowellphoto.comFrom the Home Office in Parrish, Alabama -- Top Ten Keys to a Great Marriage!10. Communication - Eph 4:26-299. Loyalty to each other - Eph 5:318. Ability to Cope - Matt 10:167. A Sense of Humor - Prov 17:226. Understanding - 1 Pet 3:75. Humility - Phil 2:5; Eph 5:214. Faithfulness - … Continue reading Top Ten Keys to a Great Marriage
Marriage Season
I attended Faulkner University as an undergraduate and completed my Bachelors in Bible in 1989. While there many joked about April and May being the month the guys on campus began thinking about what their girlfriends were thinking since the Fall . . . . Marriage. As a minister, I perform a few weddings each … Continue reading Marriage Season
Driving Thought 