Mar 15, 2021
Gary and his wife Linda have been married for 47 years. On this episode, Gary shares memorable moments and wisdom he has learned over many years from both his own marriage and counseling married couples.
1. Tell your group the story of your first date.
2. Marriage is a journey not a destination. Share some of your
journey—the highs and the lows—with everyone. What image would you
use to explain where you are at on your journey?
3. How do you resonate with the thought of marriage being a “box”
to check off?
4. “If you don't like what your wife is, consider what you have
done to help her become that?”
5. How do you express to your wife that you cherish and value her?
What is your favorite thing about your spouse?
6. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your understanding of
your spouse? How well do you think they would say they understand
you?
7. Who, if anyone, ever shared biblical wisdom about what it means
to be a godly husband with you?
8. “Listens a lot, corrects little, cares deeply.” Would your
spouse say these of you? What prevents you from embodying these for
your wife?
9. “Don't change partners, change yourself.” If you don't
understand what that looks like, how can we help you figure that
out?