More Miles for Your Marriage

A friend is excited about the idea of his Ford truck reaching 400,000 miles. He is happy with and proudly brags on his truck. Even though the Ford performs at its best, over the years regular maintenance, attention, and care has been administered to prevent the truck from failing. The same should be with a marriage. You will only achieve longevity through proper maintenance of your marriage. Too many marriages are breaking down because of a lack of attention. Marriage ministries, conferences, and workshops are good ways to tune-up your marriage. It will be an investment that will yield a great return and you’ll have a marriage you can proudly boast about.

Team Thomas are Guest Presenters at Marriage Conference

Marriage Breakfast & Workshop

Earnest and Roline are the presenters for Second Baptist Church's Marriage Ministry Breakfast and Workshop on Saturday, November 10, 2012, 9 am - 12 pm, Rev. Kevin Kelly, pastor. They will be discuss topics couples usually ignore and/or are don't know how to approach.

Earnest and Roline conducting a Marriage Conference

DON’T BELIEVE THE LIE - Arguing

Most of us were told "when you get married, you ARE going to argue.” The first year of my marriage, I endeavored to be the undefeated argument champion in my home. I didn’t seek to resolve conflict, I desired to WIN! After all, isn’t MY WAY THE WAY TO DO IT? So I thought!

A marriage is to glorify God. Marriage is to be a reflection of the relationship of Christ and the universal church. Keeping these two points in mind do you think you are glorifying God when you argue with your spouse? Do you think Christ argues with his people? Nowhere in the Bible do we see Jesus getting into an arguing match, so if Christ is our example of how to conduct ourselves, who are we patterning ourselves after when we argue in our marriage?

When a person tells you that you will argue in married, DON'T BELIEVE THAT LIE! It is a lie of the enemy. We must be careful of what we allow people to deposit in our spirit. If you believe you are going to argue you will argue, for the Bible says as a man think in his heart so is he.

The Bible does not tell us that couples are to argue. Conversely, it commands us to give respect to one another, to love one another, to be patient with one another , and to encourage one another. So why are we Christians buying into the lie?

As a couple, you both must agree to never argue again. God can give you that peace. I have been married to my husband for 19 years, with the last 18 being argument free!

The Bible says "Be angry and sin not" (Eph. 4:26). We have to learn to control our anger and not allow our anger to control us. Getting into yelling matches is losing control.

Yes, we will disagree as a couple on issues, however, a disagreement does not give cause to an argument.

Spread Love, not just on Valentine's Day

Love gives without EXPECTING anything in return! Relationships based on RECIEVING are destined for doom. When you give today to your spouse, boo, friends, loved ones, etc., give not because you expected them to give something to you or you feel obligated to give. Give just because you LOVE. Isn't that God's way? Indeed, it is! Spread REAL LOVE! Have a great day!

If You Want Your Husband to Treat You Like a Queen.......

If you want to be QUEEN of the castle, you must first crown your husband KING! The S-word, "submission", isn't a bad word.

-Queen Roline

EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP

You are invited to attend St. Mark Baptist Church’s EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP,

Saturday, January 21, 2010, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

This workshop is FREE and open to the public. FREE CHILDCARE WILL BE PROVIDED.

Classes include Marriage Enrichment (Pastor Earnest & Roline Thomas), Stretching the Dollar ( Alvin Rogers), Anger Management (Roline Thomas), Life After Divorce (Bonnie Richardson), Surviving Storms (Michael Woods), Domestic & Sexual Abuse (Teresa Collins of Illinois), Church Hurt (Pastor Earnest Thomas)

Hope to see you there. Tell someone about this great opportunity to be EMPOWERED

A Special Menu for Couples and Special Meals

WOW! Today I found this menu the girls and I prepared. I believe it was for last year's Father's Day. I thought I share it with you, for it is a great idea for a romantic dinner or even a surprise dinner.

My girls were involved with the planning and preparation of the food, as well as the printing of the menu. it was a wonderful time of bonding with my girls. Big Daddy was pretty happy about it too. Try it for your loved one, or special friends. Let them have the menu as a keepsake.

BTW, we printed our menu on heavy card stock paper.

Marriage Event

Church Info

New Life in Christ Fellowship Church, 6888 Goodman Rd. Suite 120, Olive Branch, MS 38654, Phone: (662) 890-8970

Earnest and Roline guest Speakers Friday, Feb. 12th