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Thirteen Ways to Keep Your Marriage Alive
Written by Jimmie Burroughs Yesterday marked the 8th anniversary of Bunnie’s death, my wife for 44 years. Today I was thinking about some of the things that helped to make our marriage the success that it was, and I came up with thirteen things we both did with or toward each other. Pray and worship together: “The family that prays together stays together.” Forgive each other: If you fail to forgive, the offences will pile up until they forge a crack in the marriage that can ultimately destroy it. Show gratitude: The rarest of qualities among humans is showing gratitude. Do this toward your mate and you will be miles…
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Questions You Must Ask Before the Marriage Cerimony
Written by Jimmie Burroughs Questions to ask the other person Somewhere between the proposal and the “I do” there needs to be some crucial questions asked. Be forewarned that the following questions aren’t questions that enhance romance, but they are essential if you intend to spend the rest of your life living with a person. The time to find the answers is before you tie the knot. If you doubt that, ask any marriage counselor, or couple that has been married for a long time. Every one of these issues will impact your life; be sure you are clear on each one before you make a commitment to any…
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How to Conquer Fear & Weakness, and Live in Peace
Website DIVISIONS (Over 600 articles to help you to grow in every facet of your life) Written by Jimmie Burroughs Email to a friend We live in a fearful world where chaos reigns. Sometimes it seems as if everything around us is falling apart. We may feel that we are the only one who has to suffer and struggle with life; others around us seem to have everything together, and are on top of the world. Not true! Each person has their share of problems in this life, whether they are poor and unknown or rich and famous. No person is immune to the trials of life which cause fear,…