Inset: “How many times have I used my words to tear him down and to destroy him, thinking I was helping him and doing good–when all the time I had this power of influence to be able to speak life to him.” — Ann Wilson Vertical Moment (n) /ˈvərdək(ə)l ˈmōmənt/: A simple conversation between the […]

Vertical Truth for this session: “However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” — Ephesians 5:33 Three ways to cheer: 1. Notice him 2. Speak life to him 3. Desire him Four ways to cherish: 1. Time (pursue her) 2. Taaaaaaaaalk (don’t […]

Vertical Moment (n) /ˈvərdək(ə)l ˈmōmənt/: A simple conversation between the two of you, ending in prayer. What’s one common conflict between you which you’d like to work to resolve? Take a few minutes to talk about the “story beneath the story” for each of you. True resolution begins with understanding what the argument is really […]

Vertical Truth for this session: “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger…” — James 1:19 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ […]

Vertical Moment (n) /ˈvərdək(ə)l ˈmōmənt/: A simple conversation between the two of you, ending in prayer. It’s time to reveal. Share your number with your spouse. Talk about it–without arguing, since there’s no right answer here. Is one spouse’s score higher than the other? Did you both rate your marriage high? Medium? Low? Acknowledge where […]