Coupled With Christ Ministry
Helping husbands and wives learn to do marriage God’s way. Brother Michael and Sister Theresa McCabe will lead you through what the Bible has to say about marriage and how to do marriage God’s way.
Gen 2:23-24
… and Adam said , “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and cling to his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”
This is God’s plan for marriage. Today His plan is being attacked by the world, the media, Political parties and of course Satan. Same sex marriages are acceptable, along with living together, three-somes, sex changes, and the list goes on into total debauchery.
Our mission here at Prevailing Word Church, is to come alongside marriages and assist in the battle. Our desire is to guide marriages into making Christ the center of their covenant relationship and instill the importance of servanthood. We are available to both couples and individuals for marital and premarital advisement.
Couples Corner
December 2024
Monthly Devotional for a Great Marriage
The scope of our business takes us in an out of a lot of houses, day in and day out causing us to deal with a lot of pets. I have to admit that by nature I am not a cat person. I find dogs more loving, playful, and forgiving. Granted, I always carry dog treats and dogs can be bought. It doesn’t matter that I only see the dogs on my route once every two weeks; the minute they hear the sound of my truck they get excited. They always greet me at the front door, tails a wagging, just waiting for me to love on them and then give them their treats. I know they are only excited to see me because I love on them and give those treats, buy I still love the way it makes me feel. Once they have been loved on and run off eating their treats, i can clean. It is not until I try to leave that they must come and say goodbye and be loved on again.
I have learned some very important facts from dealing with these dogs that I have carried into my marriage, and I am going to share them with you. First, whenever I get home before my wife, I watch for her to come home so I can greet her with a hug and kiss as soon as possible; it lets her know that I am glad she is home. If she gets home before I do. I still seek her out letting her know how important she is to me. Not to mention I really enjoy the hug and kiss she gives me and the instant reconnection we get.
Secondly, I have learned the value of an unexpected card of gift. Just as the dogs look forward to the treats I bring, I have found that an unexpected card or gift brings an incredible smile to my wife’s face. Gifts do not have to be expensive to achieve the desired effect. A single rose with a sweet card is just as effective as a dozen roses. A woman is not as impressed by the money you spend on the gift as she is in the fact that you thought about her. I know you may find that hard to believe but try it and see.
Third, is the importance of touch. The dogs I come in contact with really thrive on Physical contact. Simply scratching their ears or neck, or giving them a pat, really makes them come alive. Even the older dogs I deal with seem to be reinvigorated by the time i spend just loving on them. That same interaction with your wife can reignite her desire to be with you. Hugs, holding hands, touching toes and even a nice pat on the backside goes a long way. If you only reach for your wife when ;your interests are directed towards the bedroom, don’t be surprised when you don’t get the reaction you hoped for. However, if touching becomes an integral part of your everyday interaction, the bedroom is not far away.
Don’t get me wrong. I am not advocating that we treat our wives like dogs. But I am saying that we sometimes treat our dogs better than we do our wives. I know you’ll say, “But, my dog is always happy to see me and my wife isn’t!” Who’s fault is that? If you spent as much time loving your wife as you do your dog, then maybe she too will be excited when you come through the door.
Written by:
Michael and Theresa McCabe
January 2024
Monthly Devotional for a Great Marriage
Have you ever heard the expression “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence”? Well, I have, and it sure seems that there is some truth to the statement. I get to go to the Dominion in San Antonio on a regular basis and I am blown away by the beautiful lush green lawns colorful flowers and incredible hedges these palatial mansions possess. I have to admit that I have a certain amount of envy when I look at those lawns and wish that I could have the same kind of lawn at my house in the country. The only problem with that is the amount of time and money necessary to achieve the same look. The first thing I would have to do is to have a front loader come in and level the land along with removing the roots of the cactus and other indigenous plants that currently cover my property. Once that was done I would have to have it grated and have several truckloads of dirt brought in since my land is currently all sand. With the dirt brought in and the land leveled I would have to put in a sprinkler system activated by a timer, since I do not have the time to water the lawn once it is in. After the dirt is in and the sprinkler system installed, then I can have enough sod brought in to cover the three quarters of a n acre my property sits on along with adding new shrubs and flowers. I would certainly have to pay someone to landscape and install the lawn and plants, since i have no desire to do the work, or vision necessary to design the layout. Then if i were to accomplish all of that, I would have to worry about maintaining it, which would cost me more money or time that I do not have to give.
I know you are wondering just what has that got to do with my marriage? Actually, a lot! I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard someone say, “If only my husband could be like Brother…….” or “What I would give to have a wife like…..”. You see, they are simply saying how much greener the grass is on the other side of the fence. They are not looking at the amount of time, energy, and effort it takes to have the kind of marriage they so desperately desire; they are simply envious of it.
If this is you and you wish your marriage could attain the level someone else seems to have, start by asking why they have the marriage they enjoy. Listen to how they talk about each other and compare it to how you talk about your spouse. Do they complain about he things their spose doesn’t do, or do they brag about their spouse and their good qualities? Why do they seem to enjoy being together, laughing and tackling life’s problems, while you feel like you are facing the giants in your life alone?
Don’t feel like you are the only person experiencing these thoughts. Check our His Word and learn how to make your marriage the “greener grass” on the other side of the fence.
Written by:
Michael and Theresa McCabe