23 Aug 2010

Marriage Conference Highlights: Dr. Gary Chapman

Expressions of Love (Love Languages)
  1. Words of Affirmation
  2. Gifts
  3. Acts of Service
  4. Quality Time
  5. Physical Touch
Each of us has a primary love language and usually a secondary love language.  By nature, we speak our own love language.  We must learn to speak the love language of our spouse.

Seven Traits of Love (1 Corinthians 13, Galatians 5; Romans 12)

  1. Kindness - actions and words that benefit others
  2. Patience - accepting the imperfections of others
  3. Forgiveness - finding freedom from the grip of anger
  4. Courtesy - to treat others as you would treat a friend
  5. Humility - stepping down so someone else can step up
  6. Generosity - giving time, money, and abilities to help others
  7. Honesty - caring enough to tell the truth, doesn't lie to get out of a mess
Questions to ask your spouse
  1. How can I help you?
  2. How can I make your life easier?
  3. How can I be a better husband to you?