Joining us tonight is Karen Budzinski, author of “How to Build an Enduring Marriage”. Karen began challenging women to apply themselves to strengthen their relationships in 1981, just a month after she and her husband, Gary, were married. You can go to KarenBudzinski dot com to order her book, schedule her to speak at your church or special event or answer questions about bringing the curriculum to your group study.
The Importance of the Word of God John 10.3-5 – The watchman opens the door for this man, and the sheep listen to his voice andheed it; and he calls his own sheep by name and brings (leads) them out. When he has brought his own sheep outside, he walks on before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will never [on any account] follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they…
Worship is the result of a transparency and intimacy with God that comes as a result of knowing who you are to Him and who He is to you. Just like any relationship, the quality of intimacy will depend on how much you are known and really know that person. The most significant scripture on worship is when Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:23-24: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers…
Friendships There are different levels of friendships. Define: acquaintance, casual friendship, close friendship (mutuality), and intimate friendship. 2. There are different seasons of friendships. Your life is like a skyscraper, with each floor representing a different part of your life. Realize that some friends are there for a season: you may be sharing the experience of a hobby your child likes together, or have children in the same activities or sports, but afterwards it is difficult to keep connections with…
Offenses are heading your way! They will come… as they often do when we get together with large groups of people over the holidays! Remember, James 3.2 tells us we all stumble in many ways, and if any one does NOT offend in word they are perfect! So be ready for not only others to stumble but even we can unintentionally stumble too! Some things to remember: 1. Be kind and gracious. Give the benefit of a doubt….
I love this quote from “Beverly Clark” (Susan Sarandon) in “Shall We Dance?” “We need a witness to our lives. There’s a billion people on the planet… I mean, what does any one life really mean? But in a marriage, you’re promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things… all of it, all of the time, every day. You’re saying ‘Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it….
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming, we need to brush up on a few important relationship builders! 1. Do everything in love (1 Cor 16.4). If you can’t do something with love, maybe you should consider leaving it off your busy schedule! If you go somewhere, put on — clothe yourself — with love (Col 3.14). Let Christ love people through you this holiday season! Bring Him to the gathering! 2. Do everything without murmuring, faultfinding and complaining (Phil 2.14). If…
Show: Homekeepers Hosted by Arthelene Rippy Guest: Karen Budzinski Topic: How to Build an Enduring Marriage Recipe with Stephanie: Stephanie’s Cabbage Rolls
Anna Frye talks with author Karen Budzinski about having “reasonable and realistic” expectations in marriage. Karen Budzinski talks about 7 Friendship Ingredients to Implement in Marriage
