http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/ en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:12 -0500 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:12 -0500 60 website@thechapel.com website@thechapel.com http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1262 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - # 40 The greatest testimony about Biblical love is found in 1 Corinthians 13:8, 'Love never fails'. It refuses to give up, even when hurt, wounded, challenged, or mistreated...or even if your spouse refuses to http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1262 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:49:55 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1247 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - # 39 What is something your spouse would really, really love? And how often do you ask yourself that question? Common sense and budget restrictions tell us we can't give our spouse everything they might like .. http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1247 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:57:15 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1246 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 38 A great Proverb for marriage is found in Proverbs 15:22 'Refuse good advice and watch your plans fail; take good counsel and watch them succeed.' All of us need wise counsel throughout our journe http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1246 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:52:17 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1242 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 37 If someone told you that by changing 1-thing about your marriage, you could guarantee with near 100% assurance that your life together would significantly improve, you would at least want to know http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1242 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:42:40 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1241 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 36 Psalm 119:105 tells us, "Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path". If it is not already a habit in your life, now is the time to begin reading a portion of it everyday. Why? David http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1241 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:40:19 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1239 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge Today is the first day of the week - dedicate your week to honor God in your marriage. This is the National Week of Marriage and we have a great week ahead for you. Stay focused on building a great marriage! LOVE DARE http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1239 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:16:18 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1238 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge You are in your final week of your Marriage Challenge. Are you ready for Day #40? Today is the registration deadline for the 'Celebration of Marriage' event this coming Friday night. If you are in the Western NY area.. http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1238 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:13:07 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1237 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge Today is Friday and we have one week from today left! Make this a great last week of your Marriage challenge. LOVE DARE - Day # 33 The Bible has much to say about the blessing making love can be to both a husband http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1237 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:46:52 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1234 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 32 Are you familiar with Genesis 2:24? "A man shall leave his father and mother, and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." That's God's blueprint for how marriage must be to wor http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1234 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:20:27 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1231 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge February 6 (Saturday) NOTE: This Saturday will be the registration deadline for the Marriage Celebration taking place on Day #40. Please note that this is a separate registration from the 40-Day Marriage Challenge. The M http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1231 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:19:42 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1229 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 30 Your spouse will not always motivate your love. In fact, sometimes, they may not even receive it when you try to express it. Moods and emotions change. But, when God is your reason for loving, you http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1229 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:35:59 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1228 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 29 You have made it through four weeks and now you are into week #5. For some this has not been easy but your perseverance will reap a great reward! Today is a going to take you some time to stop, think, http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1228 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:18:40 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1226 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 28 Too often, we go through marriage expecting our spouse to fulfill our wishes and make us happy. Nearly always, giving our spouse an impossible order to fill. And, the greater our expectations, the more http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1226 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:50:03 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1225 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 27 "When you judge another, you condemn yourself, since you, the judge, do the same thing." Romans 2:1. Today is about personal responsibility . . . Something we want our spouse to have, but strug http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1225 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:47:48 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1223 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 26 I hope everyone is ready ... because this may be the toughest 'dare' of the 40-days. But ~ in order to have the kind of marriages that bring joy and honor God, this is most important. 1 Corinthians 13: http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1223 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:14:13 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1221 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 25 Anything that captures our heart out of curiosity has the opportunity to entangle it ... then we act on it ... and the damage is done. Our heart can be captured by a lust for possessions, power, pridef http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1221 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:36:13 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1220 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE: Day # 24 Every marriage has a lot of enemies. It's a battle each partner must be committed to fight ... all the time. Husbands ~ Be on guard for things that creep in and harm your marriage: Habits, Hobbies, Ent http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1220 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:47:04 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1218 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day # 23 Love is a choice, not a feeling ! It is an initiated action, not a knee-jerk reaction. Choose today to be committed to love and show love, even if your spouse does not receive it. Say and do t http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1218 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:13:57 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1217 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge Today I want to share some timeless truth from the most trusted source for truth. The love dare today reminds us of the power of words - words can build and words can destroy! LOVE DARE - Day #22 The Gospel According to M http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1217 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:42:12 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1216 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge You have made it half way through the challenge. As we wrap up week #3 of the Challenge and move into week #4, I encourage you to stay focused on your marriage. Let the next three weeks be a great investment into your marr http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1216 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:56:12 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1214 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge When a man or woman tries to win the heart of another, they study the person they want to win. They will learn their likes, dislikes, habits, hobbies, what makes them laugh, and what makes them cry. But, too often, afte http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1214 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:30:22 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1213 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge LOVE DARE - Day #19 When you were dating, and first married, your list of positive things you appreciated about your spouse would have been endless. Along the way in marriage, "life happens", and too often we push that http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1213 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:16:19 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1210 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge When we are driven and motivated by "love", we intentionally behave in ways that make us more pleasant to be around. And, we purposefully avoid things that frustrate or cause discomfort for our spouse. LOVE DARE - Day http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1210 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:42:27 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1211 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge When life is busy...be sure to establish margin in your life to continue investing into your marriage. Busy lives will be an enemy of a great marriage. A good rule of thumb for marriage - 'The first 3 minutes with your http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1211 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:44:15 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1203 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge We are now into week #3 of the challenge and I encourage you to stay focused each day! Avoid allowing your schedule to get to busy so you can continue to make deposit's into your marriage during these 40 days. LO http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1203 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:00:30 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1201 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge We are starting into week #3 of the 40-Day Marriage Challenge and your comments have been fun to read. Let me know if you need any help, advice our council in this journey. Today is a thought provoker... PAUS http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1201 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:06:56 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1200 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge We are wrapping up week #2 and the weekend is here! I feel like everywhere I go people are talking about the challenge. How are you doing? Don't get weighed down in the process of the Challenge but enjoy the journey. http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1200 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:32:18 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1199 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge One of the most important things you should learn in this 40-Day Marriage Challenge journey is that you SHOULD NOT follow your heart. You need to LEAD your heart. You will not always feel like loving. Remember: if you are http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1199 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:35:19 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1198 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge You are going to make a difference in your marriage! Don't give up, but rather dig in deeper! Now is the time to shake off all the things that weigh you down and stay committed to your Challenge. Love Dare Challenge http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1198 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:49:31 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1196 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge How are you doing? Keep it up! You can do this! I am hearing some amazing stories. Did you get your walk in yesterday? I planned my walk with Darlene and loved it. The place we walked has cameras all over the place, http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1196 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:55:20 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1193 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge "Challengers", we are on our way to concentrating on showing our love to our spouse on a regular basis. DAY # 10 ~ It is going to be a beautiful day, but a bit chilly. Take a leisurely walk together. Perhaps you c http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1193 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:40:12 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1190 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge Okay, "Love Dare" Challengers ... You need to do some talking with your spouse today. Talk about this next challenge together. CHALLENGE # 9: Identify and speak your spouse's love language in specific ways today. http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1190 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:35:14 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1188 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge You have finished one full week! How do you feel? Feel free to share with us your stories and victories. You can email these to me by hitting the reply button on this email. I would love to hear your wins! Stay focus http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1188 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:50:56 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1187 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge We are wrapping up our first full week of investing into our marriage! This has been a great week for Darlene and I and it is just the beginning! Today is Day # 7 of our "40-Day Challenge." Remember, now that we're u http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1187 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:32:11 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1185 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge Great to see hundreds of you last night at Movie night! "Keep on keeping on, Challengers". Are you having fun yet? Today is Day # 6 of our "40-Day Challenge". Now that we're under a little less stress, the weekend is t http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1185 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:42:24 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1184 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge "Challengers": Today is Day # 5 of our 40-Day Challenge. There may be a temptation at this point to assume that this is going to be too tough. Some may give up. But I hope that you can remember previous times in your li http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1184 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:07:06 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1182 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge Keep it up, "Challengers"! Today is Day # 4 of our 40-Day Challenge. There may be a temptation at this point to assume that this is going to be too tough. Some may give up. But I hope that you can remember previous times http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1182 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:16:33 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1179 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge How are we doing, "Challengers"? Day # 3 of our "40-day Challenge" begins to show how serious we are to continue the effort in our relationship. Our goal is that these things will become habits in the way we do marriage http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1179 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:52:34 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1178 The 40-Day Marriage Challenge Here we are at Day # 2 of our "40-day Challenge" to make our marriage relationships all that they can be. Yesterday was an incredible day for my wife and me...we trust it was a great start for you. CHALLENGE # 2: I http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1178 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:30:37 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1176 WELCOME to the 40-Day Marriage Challenge! I am excited that you, along with Darlene & I, have a desire to make your marriage stronger and sweeter. Darlene & I decided a long time ago that we want to "grow old together," and I believe that you http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1176 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:18:49 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1162 Good morning, 'Dads' I am a father of a high school daughter, middle school daughter and elementary son. All three of our kids are a blessing to parent. But they are growing up too quickly. Because they are growing up so quickly, I want to take a http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1162 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:56:32 -0500 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1126 Research is thus discovering what people of faith everywhere have known for some time: married couples receive strength from prayer. But how does prayer strengthen marriages? According to research, prayer has the following effects on marriage relationship http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1126 Mon, 18 May 2009 13:17:47 -0400 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1122 Handling Sibling Conflict The biggest sibling concern on most parents' minds is, 'What do I do when my children are fighting?' There is no simple answer. Every situation and each child is different. Factors such as the age of the children and the natur http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1122 Sat, 16 May 2009 12:46:13 -0400 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1124 Our next Married Life Live will be on August 7, 2009. MARRIED COUPLES ONLY Summer Night of Comedy with world famous Tim Hawkins Tickets go on sale soon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IR5HWr9IIw David MillerFamily PastorThe Chapel at Crosspoint http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=1124 Sat, 16 May 2009 12:49:35 -0400 http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=589 Why This Parenting Stuff is Important: 1) Nothing is more important than someone's relationship with God. 2) No one has more potential to influence a child's relationship with God than a parent. 3) No one has more potential to influence http://www.thechapel.com/family/blog/entry.php?e=589 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:13:18 -0400