real life. real people.: enjoying marriage

Real Life. real people.: Enjoying marriageJun 10, 2012 • Pastor Gregg Matte • Ecclesiastes 9:9

Enjoy each other. Proverbs 18:22; Ephesians 5:28

• Enjoyment decreases for two reasons.

1. Predictable patterns.

2. Petty preferences.

Enjoy each other … again!Ephesians 5:31-33; 1 Peter 3:7

• Have fun.

• Spend time.

• Pray together.

Graphs courtesy of Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs 2004 Thomas Nelson Pub. Pages 5, 264

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