09-06-09 AM - Family With A Purpose

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1. COMMITMENT

2. TIME TOGETHER
Every human being has two basic needs: Love and Acceptance.

3. APPRECIATION

4. COMMUNICATION
a. Listen with the attitude that your spouse’s comments are top priority. (Give focused attention)
b. Listen with an attitude of acceptance and willingness to understand.
c. Listen with an attitude that your spouse is not your enemy.
d. Listen with an attitude of willingness to hear what God may be saying through your spouse.
e. Listen with an attitude of wanting clarification.
f. Listening encourages understanding and builds oneness.


5. COPING SKILLS

STATEMENTS ABOUT PROBLEMS AND FAMILIES

• Every Family has Problems
• Not all Families Respond the same way to Problems
• Our Response to Problems will Make Us or Break Us

6. SPIRITUAL HEALTH