A Love Language Minute

Harsh words or withdrawing in silence are actions that will take your marriage into a dark and cold season. The Bible instructs us to return good for evil. Why not be the one to take the first step in restoring your marriage and ushering in a new season in your lives. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you apologize to your spouse but they don't seem able to forgive? More likely than not, it's because you haven't apologized in their language of apology. Find out what their language is by reading Dr. Gary Chapman's book, The Five Languages of Apology. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can a couple do to weather the challenging seasons in their marriage? One thing they can do is change their attitude toward one another. Express love instead of condemnation. It'll change your marriage! Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a couple cope when one spouse shares every thought they have while the other keeps things inside. Can they find a happy medium? Be sure to tune in for Dr. Gary Chapman's answer. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you tell your boyfriend that you'd like a gift now and then? Don't do so by hinting. Just be up front and tell him. Let him know that receiving gifts is important to you. This should be a clear indication to him that your primary love language is Gift-Giving. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What brings a couple to a Winter season of marriage? One word - Rigidity. It's the unwillingness to consider the other person's perspective and work toward a solution. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not enough to just say "I'm sorry". Saying "I'm sorry" should always be followed by "Will you forgive me?". Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriages can be defined by the season. Some marriages are in the Winter season characterized by coldness, harshness and bitterness. Your Winter marriage can turn into Spring by your positive words and actions. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people can have the same love language but at different levels. It's like speaking the same language but in different dialects. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some wives feel like they're more of a mother than a wife to their husband. How can this change? It's important for you to encourage your husband to take the initiative in your relationship, and respond positively to his leadership. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a couple is on the verge of separation, they must seriously consider reconciliation for the good of their children. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making things right will always require a sincere apology. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To nurture your teenage child is to feed their inner spirit. Harsh words will kill their spirit. Nurturing parents are always encouraging. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you deal with a growing mistrust in your relationship? If you want to restore trust, you must be trustworthy. Building trust and keeping trust is a vital part of a healthy marriage. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible to have more than one love language? It's not usually the case, but it's possible to have more than one. Each one of those languages will speak deeply to you on an emotional level. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In order for a teenage to feel love, they need to feel accepted. If they feel like they're being rejected, they will never feel loved. Be sure you let them know that they are loved no matter what. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sincere apology requires more than simply saying "I'm sorry". Saying those words is a good thing, but it may not be accepted by the one you offended if you didn't say it in their primary language of apology. Make an effort to learn their primary language of apology and express your contrition in that manner. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonding with your infant child is vitally important. But it's no less important to bond with your teenage child. Emotional connection requires time and communication. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should your children only have Christian friends? No; but your child must be careful that they don't get pulled into the ungodly life style of their non-Christian friends. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your primary love language is Physical Touch, but other people don't express their love to you in that way. What do you do? The church is probably the best place to feel that love by giving and receiving an appropriate hug from a friend. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.