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PARENT’S NIGHT OUT HOMEWORK


PARENT'S NIGHT OUT
HOMEWORK


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Lessons on Marriage Podcast
  • What's the principle that they say they set up entire getaway weekend with? Do you agree or disagree? 
  • How do you fight against the drift?
    • What are you doing that works well to fight against it?
    • What do you need to add to your daily life?
  • Reflect back to engagement period, what were some myths you believed about marriage? How has God graciously shown you them and encouraged you to see His picture of marriage? 
  • Fill in the blank: My spouse is not my ________.
  • Do you live in truth of this? How do we do it better ?
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Marriage When You’re Not Getting Along Podcast (pt.1)
  • Discuss what you normally do when you’re not getting along. What’s the plan?
  • Read Galatians 3:3. How do we get ourselves out of the way to allow the Holy Spirit guide us instead of our sinful nature?
  • Read Ephesians 5:1-18 and listen to the water example given by Dave. How does this help you see this scripture passage in a new way? How does this apply to your life?

How to Handle Conflict Without Tearing Your Hair Out Podcast (pt.2)
  • Do you see the power of the Holy Spirit in your marriage? How do you cultivate it more and walk in the Spirit more?
  • How do we bring our emotions down in the heat of a moment so that we can hear the Holy Spirit?
  • What’s a way you feel “stuck” in your life right now? How can I pray for you?
  • David says, “If dependency on God is the goal, then weakness is actually an advantage; because His power is made perfect in our weakness.” How can we live this out better? What would this look like?
  • Pray together asking God to help you become unstuck and asking for clear ways that He wants you to respond in daily life.

5 Ways to Pray As a Couple Bible Plan
  • Do you feel like you’re not on top of your game when it comes to praying together? If you do, you are not alone. This plan will help lead you in 5 ways to pray together as a couple.
 
Awesome Marriage
  • Check out this site and sign up for their Marriage Multiplier, seeking to complete what they send for the week on your date! Each Wednesday you’ll receive 1 idea, 1 resource, 1 question, and 1 challenge.
 
Strategic Investment Sunday: Marriage (Feb 5)
  • It just so happens that Pastor Mark slotted a message as a strategic investment Sunday on marriage! There will be discussion questions to go through as a couple or as a group and I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re influenced by some of the above podcasts 😉
 

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Hope Community Church is a Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
​We are committed to helping people get connected to God, others, ministry, & the world. 
8300 Hyde Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
  • I'm New
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    • Say "YES!" to Jesus
    • Baptism
    • Read the Bible
    • Serve
    • Prayer
    • Membership
    • Missions >
      • Crestview
  • Community Groups
    • Children
    • Students
    • Women
    • Men
    • Young Adults
    • Families
    • Grandparents
    • Grief Ministry
    • Care Team
  • Watch
    • Current Series
  • Give
  • Events