Words of Wisdom!

God-Centered Thoughts From Lynn

 

A 1 Corinthians 13 Kind of Love

By Lynn Knapp | Jun 17, 2021

Love according to the dictionary is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection and/or a great interest and pleasure in something. Therefore with this definition, the word “ love” becomes interchangeable from “I love coffee, chocolate, and Taco Bell” to “I love Jesus, my spouse, and my children.” This word seems to fit better…

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Mutual Respect In A Marriage

By Lynn Knapp | May 25, 2021

To honor a person is to respect them; in fact, the definition of respect is “a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities or achievements.” However respect in a marriage requires a step farther than just a feeling it requires action, a declaration of value for another person. Respect…

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The Affects of Attachment Styles in a Relationship

By Lynn Knapp | Apr 23, 2021

Connection. Bond. Intimacy. Vulnerability. Trust. Support. These words describe the benefits of a relationship. As humans, we are created for a relationship with God and with one another. In fact, forming relationships with people is vital to our emotional and mental well-being, and even our survival. We need each other. We need to feel connected…

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Honoring God with Your Sex Life

By Lynn Knapp | Mar 29, 2021

What does your marriage bed look like? Does your spouse try to make advances by slowly rubbing their hands down your body or attempting to passionately kiss you and you find yourself saying more often than not, “Not tonight honey, I’m too tired.” The world tends to send the message that sex outside of marriage…

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Discovering Your Spouse’s Love Language

By Lynn Knapp | Feb 25, 2021

Have you ever received a gift on a day that was not your birthday or anniversary, not even a special occasion, from your spouse, and even though there was gratitude in your heart you look at him/her with a slightly confused look? Or your spouse moves around the house from a chore to chore when,…

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How To Pray For Your Spouse

By Lynn Knapp | Jan 26, 2021

Need a miracle? Need God’s power to move? Pray! Prayer connects us to the God of the universe. God has made a way for us to enter His throne room and have a conversation with Him. Through prayer we can see the hand of God move, we can tap into His power and strength, and…

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Honoring God in Your Marriage During COVID

By Lynn Knapp | Dec 22, 2020

Covid-19 has completely flipped the script as it has broken many of our normal routines. From disruption at some workplaces by going to work daily to now working from home, schools transitioning from in-person to online, to mandates that require as little interactions with others as possible. These changes have changed the rhythm of every…

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Honoring God with your Finances

By Lynn Knapp | Nov 12, 2020

When you devote your heart to someone by making a public declaration and saying, “ I do” at the altar on your wedding day, you are saying yes to all that they are and all that they bring into the marriage, including the positives and negatives of their finances. Money can be a sticky, messy…

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Communication Tips for Married Couples

By Lynn Knapp | Oct 10, 2020

Communication gives a person the opportunity to know and be known. It is the foundation of all relationships, whether you’re communicating with a friend or with your spouse. Communication gives two people a chance to connect, build, trust, be vulnerable, and learn from one another. A good conversation brings people together, but bad communication can…

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