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Couple Challenge: Memorize & Discuss

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If we are busy dwelling on the list found in this verse, we probably would not have much time to dwell on things we shouldn’t. On paper, list each of the things that Paul says we are to dwell on. Next, beside each one, write an example of something that would fit that category. We probably can all say that we have considered each one of these at some point in our life, but to dwell on something means that you think about it and talk about it frequently. The expectation is that these are the things we constantly dwell on. Look through the list and circle the ones that you dwell on consistently. What are the things that might draw your thoughts away from your anxieties? How can you focus your mind and thoughts to dwell on things from this list? To sum up the list, God is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. He is the standard for moral excellence, and He is worthy of all praise. So let your mind dwell on Him.

Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable – if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise – dwell on these things. — Philippians 4:8

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Couple Challenge: Weekend Getaway

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History has much to teach us, and the history of a city can be fascinating. Explore the area, purchase a souvenir, eat at a restaurant in the historic area. Enjoy a slow paced day, holding hands, and just being together.

For ask the previous generation, and pay attention to what their fathers discovered, since we were born only yesterday and know nothing. Our days on earth are but a shadow. Will they not teach you and tell you and speak from their understanding? — Job 8:8-10

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Couple Challenge: Weekend Getaway

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Almost all old historic districts have some kind of ghost tour. If you don’t take them too seriously, they can be fun. The idea of ghosts has been around a long time. When Jesus came walking on water to the disciples in a storm, the disciples at first thought they saw a ghost. Throughout the Bible, there are verses that tell about people being raised from the dead. However, all these people were raised with their full body, so there really is no Biblical documentation to support the idea of ghosts. In fact, in Job 14:12, the Bible says, “so man lies down never to rise again. They will not wake up until the heavens are no more; they will not stir from their sleep.” Even in the rapture when the graves are opened, and the Christians are taken up to meet Jesus, the Bible tells us they will be given a glorified body—so, still no ghosts. But you can enjoy the stories on the ghost tour.

The tombs were also opened and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And they came out of the tombs after His resurrection, entered the holy city, and appeared to many. — Matthew 27:52-53.

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Couple Challenge: Personal Reflection

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Whenever we speak in haste without taking time to control what we say, we often end up saying things we regret. Pride, dishonesty, envy, gossip, and anger can all cause us to speak in haste. We don’t take the time to consider the impact our words have on others. It’s important to remember that once words leave our mouth, they can never be called back. If you struggle with speaking before thinking, commit to asking God to allow your words to honor Him before you begin to speak…especially when tensions are high.

Do you see a man who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
— Proverbs 29:20

 

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Couple Challenge: Faith & Marriage

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Fear can destroy love and marriages. Satan is at the root of all fear, but we experience fear from many facets of life including past hurts, disappointments, unknowns, illnesses, finances, job loss and more. Fear is something that feeds, breeds, and spreads. The good news is that faith and love destroy fear. The Bible says, “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18, NKJV). God told Joshua not to be afraid because He would be with him wherever he went. (Joshua 1:9) David wrote in Psalm 56:3-4 that whenever he was afraid he put his trust in God. God tells us: “Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) Where there is unconditional love and faith in God, fear has no room to fester and spread. Take time to talk to each other about any fears you have and then pray about them. Look up Bible verses about fear and anytime you feel fear creeping in, say those verses out loud.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18 (NKJV)

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