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Did you know that there are people, that aren’t famous and that you’ve never heard of before, right here in your own community, that have become experts in key areas of life and that have experienced extraordinary results in their own life and in the lives of those they serve? These people are not best selling authors and you won’t likely see them on Oprah, anytime soon. They are too busy making a “REAL LIFE” impact on the people’s lives, that are right in front of them. Their focus is on serving their respective clients or community and not on becoming a “name”.

This is your chance, for FREE, to gain wisdom and valuable insight, from local, Central Florida experts, that live out their expertise and their own advice, each day of their lives. Watch, as Michael Chriswell interviews them and gets them to share their top tips and advice for living WELL in 2011 and beyond. The expert interviews will feature advice on the following areas: Wellness and Nutrition, Health and Fitness, Finances, Life Skills, Relationships, Marriage, Spirituality, and the Empowerment of Women.

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1. What changed in your life during 2010?

2. How are you different than you were [...]]]> We are rapidly reaching the end of 2010 and I know it has been a tough year for many. But in just a few weeks we begin a New Year! So I thought you might enjoy the following exercise.

1. What changed in your life during 2010?

2. How are you different than you were a year ago?

3. What happened during the last 12 months that makes you most grateful?

4. If you had to give this past year a theme, or a tag line, what would it be?

5. What was your biggest lesson during 2010?

6. What was your greatest accomplishment/win/achievement in 2010?

7. What do you wish you had done differently in 2010? What did you learn from the mistakes?

8. What did you complete or release in 2010? What still feels incomplete?

9. What were the three most significant events of the year past?

10. What were your biggest challenges/roadblocks/difficulties during 2010?

11. Who contributed to your successes in 2010? What can you do to recognize these members of your personal and professional circles?

12. What was missing for you this year?

13. What other question(s) need to be asked?


Simply Click on the email link below and send [...]]]> Do you know of anyone who is struggling in their marriage? Most of the time the struggles relate in some way to financial struggles. Why not give them a gift this year that will help them refocus on The Author of Marriage, The Reason for the Season.

Simply Click on the email link below and send the name, and address of the person you wish to receive a signed copy of “The Marriage Guarantee”. In response you will receive a link for payment.

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James Price – Author, The Marriage Guarantee, Marriage Coach

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I would like to present this challenge to you. Begin each day on your [...]]]> Recently I was having a conversation with a good friend of mine. He was telling me honestly that he really did not like one of the statements I often make. That statement as quoted from my book “The Marriage Guarantee” is as follows.

I would like to present this challenge to you. Begin each day
on your knees asking God to forgive you for your sins, and then
turn to your spouse and ask them to forgive you. Tell them you
know you have failed them and that you will try even harder to
love them as God loves them. Try it. You will be amazed at what
God will do.

He said “I don’t like it! I just woke up and I haven’t done anything yet and your asking me to ask God to forgive me and then ask my wife to forgive me.”

Oh, I said, I guess we don’t have the same definition of sin. So I went on to explain.

Originally, sin was an archery term, Its literal meaning was “missing the mark.” If you think of the “bull’s-eye” on an archery target. The mark of dead center is perfection. You can miss the mark in any direction. The interesting thing is that when you let the arrow fly, you may think that you were on the target, but the results may show differently. Likewise, your intention not to sin is not even a guarantee that you wont. For example your friend who has just attempted to hit the bull’s-eye may tell you that he thinks the wind is blowing from the east and in response you adjust to compensate, however you may find the wind has diminished and your aim will be off and in this illustration you will have missed the mark and have sinned. I further explained that missing the mark is anything less than perfect or less than the character of God Himself.

He admitted that this definition and illustration is a little overwhelming. It is impossible to hit dead center every time, especially when you consider the size of the bull’s eye of God’s perfection is smaller than the smallest particle known to man. In fact it is impossible to even hit the target at all without the God who created us and all our surroundings.

Overwhelming? Yes. Impossible? Yes, without God’s moment to moment guidance through His Holy Spirit, It is impossible. But, that is the point! We must have faith in Him and agree that without His constant guidance, we WILL sin.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

So with this new understanding of sin, I think it is safe to say that we always have something that we need to be forgiven for, even if our intentions were good. This is the foundational understanding that can help us not to judge others and to create an attitude of pre-forgiveness. Pre-forgiveness is a conscious choice to forgive each other in advance of the offense based on an understanding of our own need to be forgiven by them and more importantly by God. Not forgiving them, most often will be more detrimental to you than it will be to them.

There are many examples of pre-forgiveness in my book, but I will share one that relates to communication.

One of the most important commitments a husband and wife can make is to both agree that you will allow each other to start over or do over a conversation. What I mean here is that you are both guilty of not being able to communicate perfectly. SO, when one of you says, “WAIT, let me say that again, because I think you took it wrong.” The other must agree to allow a do over and allow a clarification.

You see, this is true in every relationship. One person speaks words and uses certain tones, the other person interprets the best they can, but almost always, the interpretation of the listener is influenced by, past experiences, self esteem, upbringing, personality and gender. It is almost impossible to get a clear understanding without being calm, asking clarifying questions and building on a foundation of forgiveness.

I have spoken to so many couples that struggle with this basic communication killer. That killer is deciding that you know what they meant and are not allowing further clarification.

So in closing or should I say beginning? Use time out’s or pauses (See me for more on this), Agree to allow clarification and be willing to forgive and allow the previous words to be forgotten, since they are not an accurate representation of you spouses intended meaning. And most importantly stay connected with God’s Holy Spirit who will guide you in word and in deed.

Hi James, We just posted an article, “50 Best Blogs for Marriage Advice”

( http://www.mastersincounseling.com/50-best-blogs-for-marriage-advice ). I thought I’d bring it to your attention in case you think your readers would find it interesting. I am happy to let you know that your site has been [...]]]> TheAuthorOfMarriage.com makes the list of “50 Best Blogs for Marriage Advice”

Hi James, We just posted an article, “50 Best Blogs for Marriage Advice”

( http://www.mastersincounseling.com/50-best-blogs-for-marriage-advice ). I thought I’d bring it to your attention in case you think your readers would find it interesting. I am happy to let you know that your site has been included in this list. Either way, thanks for your time!

Cheers,

Abby Nelson

James Price – Author & Marriage Coach

Guarantee means an assurance for the fulfillment of a condition. We usually associate a guarantee with the purchase of a car. But what happens to the guarantee on your car if the company goes bankrupt? We get guarantees from [...]]]> A good friend of mine recently wrote the following after reading my book “The Marriage Guarantee”

Guarantee means an assurance for the fulfillment of a condition. We usually associate a guarantee with the purchase of a car. But what happens to the guarantee on your car if the company goes bankrupt? We get guarantees from insurance companies. But what happens if the insurance company goes bankrupt? We get guarantees from the government. Is it possible the government can’t deliver on its guarantee?

God has given you a guarantee. Can you trust God’s guarantee? There is no greater assurance than God’s guarantee?

Here is a guarantee God has given you: Love never fails.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self- seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Not guaranteed

Stop looking for love from others and the world. This love will always fail you. God is the one who guarantees love never fails. Stop looking for others to love you. Your love comes from the author and creator of ALL.

God’s redemptive work is always aimed toward you. Take your focus off other people and focus on God’s guarantee to you. Love never fails. God’s love for you will never fail. HE has redeemed you. If you will love yourself, then you can love your neighbor. When God’s guarantee of love is in you, you are in a position to love others. Without the love and forgiveness of Christ in you, you cannot give love away.

When you seek first the Kingdom of God and HIS righteousness, all these things will be added unto you. When you love the Lord God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, then you can love others as Christ has loved you.

God’s love will never fail. His love is an unconditional love for all. Stop asking for others to love. You go love. Receive God’s guarantee of love never failing. Live a life of love from a heart filled with forgiveness toward others as God did for you and sent HIS son to die for you.

If you have enjoyed this topic, you will most likely enjoy “The Marriage Guarantee – Promises you can count on”

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But this entry in my [...]]]> In recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile many have responded to the disasters. I was one of almost 100 people from our church and partnering organization ACTS World Relief. I hope to return soon to help the people there to rebuild there homes and provide much needed spiritual and emotional care.

But this entry in my blog is not about the quakes on the other side of the world. It is about the quakes that have been occurring much closer to home. Some homes have been destroyed and others are crumbling. Unfortunately these quakes are not getting much attention, these quakes are only felt by those whose marriages are falling apart. In most cases even their neighbors are unaware of the damage.

While in Haiti, I worked along side of doctors and nurses who were performing life saving surgery’s. We worked in a hospital that had survived the quakes, but in the back of everyone’s mind was the thought of another quake. Would we be safe? Was the foundation of the hospital solid? Or did it have cracks? Occasionally we would feel the after shocks that caused most of us to evaluate our situation. At one point after hearing the advice of a structural engineer, we actually came to the conclusion “If we do not protect ourselves first then we may not be able to go on saving lives.”

Have you been ignoring the quakes in your marriage? Is your foundation solid? Are you protecting your family?

You may need the help of the structural engineer to help you to get a good understanding of how solid your foundation is. Repairs may need to be performed before you can go on.

Make sure you can go on saving the lives of your spouse, children, friends and family. Seek God first, He is the structural engineer of your marriage. He has a plan. I encourage you to also seek out the help of someone who can guide you through the list of precautions and foundational repair options.

I would love the opportunity to help you or friends of yours in this process. I am a certified life coach and a pastoral care counselor.

Please Pray for all the marriages that are going through disaster’s of some kind.

Pray that they will hear the voice of God through the rubble.

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