from the heart

    Last week we talked about the #1 factor for marriageability. It is spirituality. People who are spiritually focused just do better – and we can prove it. Remember the old stats you read about marriage – how 50% of marriages fail across the board, and how there is no difference between church and world? Wrong. According to the General Social Survey (a highly reputable group) there is a huge difference.
    The general divorce rate among all is 48% in America. Among those who say they are Christians, it drops to 41%. “Church-going Christians” have a still lower rate, 32%. And certain groups (those who read, teach and believe Scripture fervently) have a rate of 25% or lower. You do the math.
    Today and next week I’m focusing on ROLES. The role of the wife and the role of the husband are not the same – they are also not competing roles, but are complementary. God has a great game plan, if we’d just run those plays we’d be on the winning team! It is not easy, but it is possible with God. I’m going to be sharing the keys to breaking through in this very challenging area of marriageability. Don’t miss it.

    Are you “marriage-able?” The new message series, “Marriageability,” is all about being the kind of person that makes marriage great. If you’re not that kind of person, your marriage won’t be what it is supposed to be. If you’re single, just what are you doing to get ready for that day? If divorced, what kind of characteristics should you be developing? If married, how can you be better at what you do?
    I’ve been married for 31 years, but my “marriageability” probably didn’t kick in until year 7. Wow. My wife had to stick it out for 7 years before I got it. Gives you a new sense of admiration for her! But, we’re all that way, to an extent. So, what does God say about being marriageable? Plenty. This is a series EVERYONE needs to hear, so invite everyone to it! We’ll laugh and we may even cry but every one of us will get what God says about the personal side of marriage.

    Sunday night, we will have a special focus at First Euless.  A special youth conference and pizza bash at 4:30 pm where Jeff and Debby McElroy will be talking with us about “Living with Your Parents without Losing Your Mind.”  You’ll laugh at their family while learning to survive yours. Meet us over at Campus West!
    Also, Sunday at 6:00 pm we will be having a family commitment service in our Worship Center.  This is for every member of “the family of God,” whether you are single, married, or divorced. I believe this will be a time of commitment and reconciliation. We are praying God will bless it in a great way.