By Richrd and Vivian Crabbe As of today, April 19, 2020 every country in the world and almost all of the world’s 7 billion people were under some form of coronavirus-related restrictions, ranging from limited trips away from home for essential items to a complete stay-at-home lockdown. Wherever you are, how are you faring during …
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By Richard and Vivian Crabbe (rabcrabbe@yahoo.com). Leader’s perspective “Ministry, God’s work, is #1; everything else comes later” Leaders are silent about 1 Timothy 3:4-5. Leading family is ministry, too. Actually, leading family should be #1 priority, a qualification for leading God’s Church. Remember to leave some of the ministration for your wife and children. “Know …
Compiled by Richard and Vivian Crabbe Insecure: adjective (of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious. People who are insecure in their relationships do irrational things all the time. Texting their partner a several times in a row. Or calling to check in constantly. Maybe they try to keep track of their partner’s whereabouts, …
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By Richard and Vivian Crabbe Introduction Nobody marries to be miserable. We marry to be happy, to enjoy life with someone special to us. So, why do we have problems? Reasons for problems in marriage Selfishness: Proverbs 16:2 Differences in us: Knowing this helps you to understand your spouse better. Cultures Language Environment in which …
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By Richard and Vivian Crabbe Marriage is God’s Idea (Genesis 2:18) He designed it, not mankind. He has His plans written out in the manual for life, the Bible. “Ode asempa no ahinta nyansafo, na we yi akyere yen nkoa.” Relying on our own human ideas, desires, culture and traditions will cause us to fall …
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By Richard and Vivian Crabbe Scriptural basis: Genesis 2:25; Colossians 3:9, 10; 1 John 4:18 Underlying principles are Honesty: Honesty builds trust between people. Dishonesty confuses the other person, destroying their trust along with their sense of reality. Nothing has a more destructive impact on a close relationship between two people than dishonesty and deception.[1] …
By Richard and Vivian Crabbe Scriptural Basis: Proverbs 18:24, 27:18 Characteristics of true friendship[1] T. Getahun came up with the acronym ACCESS to describe the different aspects of good friendship. A – Acquaintance Find out about each other— background, family, likes and dislikes. We get to know each other by spending time together and keeping …
By Richard and Vivian Crabbe Scriptural Basis: Ephesians 2:3,4; Romans 12:18 Everyone has their interestsWhat is yours as a spouse? What is yours as an in-law? Behaviors that create in-law problems: As a spouse, if you’re the in-law Disrespect Lack of empathy (not showing concern) Retaliation Not engaging in social events (visiting, weddings, funerals) As …
By Richard and Vivian Crabbe John 15:13; Proverbs 3:3-4 Proverbs 3:3-4 New International Version (NIV): Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. John 15:13 New International Version (NIV): Greater …
