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Failing to appreciate the positive aspects of our spouses can really take a toll on a marriage. In this new video, based on the "Taken for Granted" devotional in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Couples (page 131), Matt and Ariel Holcomb reveal the consequences that can arise from under-appreciating our spouses. They also share a simple way to avoid walking down this lonely road.
The world honors mothers on Mother’s Day and fathers on Father’s Day, but what about the rest of the year? Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that most husbands and wives need just one person in their cheering section. The Holcomb’s insights expand on the devotion titled, “Unsung Heroes,” from Night Light for Couples by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson.
Meet Matt and Ariel Holcomb! Growing up, Matt jokes that he didn’t really appreciate Dr. James Dobson’s book Dare to Discipline. But the discipline paid off, as he graduated from the U.S. Navy's Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program (also known as TOPGUN). Now, he and Ariel rely on Dr. Dobson’s wisdom just as much as his parents did. Don’t miss the insights they’ve learned while raising and homeschooling their two adopted children.
Jentezen (pronounced JEN-sen) Franklin, a “preacher's kid,” went down the wrong path in high school like so many youngsters do. After hearing a sermon from a Trinidad missionary, he started his adult walk with the Lord. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Dobson and Franklin, a pastor in Gainesville, Georgia, discuss the power that God’s love has to transform hearts, heal brokenness in the face of crisis, and bring restoration.
Marital conflict is normal, right? Our culture says it is, but God has a better plan. Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain that the Lord's creation of marriage is an illustration of the relationship He wants to have with us. He desires peace and harmony for His children and arguing distorts His design. The Beelers' insights come from the “Fight for Your Marriage!” devotion in Dr. James & Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
Do you want to experience more joy in your marriage? Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain how to find it in this short video. They encourage us not to grow weary in the cold and dark times because they won’t last forever, and better times are coming. Learning how to make the most of the difficulties can make the good times sweeter.
It can be hard to feel happy when the circumstances around you aren’t going right. Difficult times can weigh heavily on us—and on our marriage. However, Brenen and Morgan Beeler remind us that things don’t have to be perfect for us to experience joy. It can come from seeing all that God is doing in and through us, and remembering that “the joy of the Lord is strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10).
If you’re struggling to find ways to show your spouse how much you love him or her, this video is for you. Brenen and Morgan Beeler discuss the ways that Brenen shows affection each day. Some of the ideas are simple—bringing home her favorite coffee drink. Others are much deeper, such as being the spiritual leader of their home and initiating family worship time. Each suggestion is a gift that you can implement to show love to your spouse.
In a healthy marriage, it’s normal for couples to say, “I love you” on a regular basis. As important as these words are, Brenen and Morgan Beeler reveal in this short video another way to express how you feel that can have an even greater impact on your relationship. The Beelers take this lesson from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s Night Light for Couples, and they explain how to make love flourish in your marriage.
What are you leaving your children after you’re gone? In this video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler share how their parents left a spiritual legacy that will last for eternity. The impact didn’t come from inheriting material possessions, but from the greatest gift they could have received—a godly foundation that will never end. The Beeler’s stories expand on Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s devotion, “Relay Race” from Night Light for Parents.
