“Communication is the lifeblood of marriage.” Les Parrott “In an era of increasingly fragile marriages, a couple’s ability to communicate is the single most important contributor to a stable and satisfying marriage.” Gallup Poll 1988 If that is true, and I believe it is, then we must work diligently at enhancing our communication in marriage. […]

Is This How I Want to be Treated – Matthew 7:12

21 June 2019 by Scott Childs (AM)

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me.” How many of you would agree that that is not true? Every one of us have been hurt by someone’s words. Often the pain caused by another’s words cuts deeper and hurts longer than physical pain. We cannot always prevent a verbal […]

Biblical Communication (2) – Ephesians 4:32

26 April 2019 by Scott Childs (AM)

According to a recent article, Healthy couples have a 5:1 ratio of compliments compared to negative comments. For every complaint, there are five positive interactions between a couple–“Thank you,” “Please,” “I’m sorry,” “You are welcome,” “May I help you?” “You look beautiful,” “I love you,” “I forgive you,” “Will you forgive me?” or “Help me […]

Biblical Communication (1) – Ephesians 4:25-31

14 April 2019 by Scott Childs (AM)

This is the first in a couple of messages I want to preach on Biblical Communication. For years, I have talked about preaching at least once each month on the family. Perhaps this will get me started. I asked Google, “What is the number one problem in marriage?” I learned that many marriage counsellors put […]

Communication: Lying is a Sin! – Proverbs 6:17

18 August 2017 by Scott Childs (PM)

“The book The Day American Told the Truth says that 91 percent of those surveyed lie routinely about matters they consider trivial, and 36 percent lie about important matters; 86 percent lie regularly to parents, 75 percent to friends, 73 percent to siblings, and 69 percent to spouses.” Daily Bread, August 28, 1992 That was […]

Discretion – Proverbs 1:4

12 August 2017 by Scott Childs (PM)

The 1828 Webster’s Dictionary defines discretion as “that discernment which enables a person to judge critically of what is correct and proper, united with caution.” We desperately need discretion in our lives. Discretion will keep us from foolish choices. It will protect our eyes from looking at things we should not see. It will enable […]