Bible Verses for Married Couples (Relationship Tips from Bible Verses)

Marriage is God's design for man. So, where else would we look for instructions (if there is any) but the Bible? Here are some of what the Bible says on dealing with relationships- especially between man and wife.

1. Communicate. Communicate with love. 

• A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger.   Proverbs 15:1
• Reckless words pierce like a sword but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18

2. Be honest to your partner.

• An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.  Proverbs 24:26
• The Lord detest lying lips but he delights in men who are truthful. Proverbs 12:22

3. Resolve conflicts peacefully. Forgive each other's mistakes. 

• In anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are angry.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.                          Ephesians 4:26- 32
• Love is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.          1 Corinthians 13:5b. 

4. Love, Honor, and Respect Each Other. 

• Wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord. Ephesians 5:22
• Husbands love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.   Ephesians 5:25
• Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1Peter 4:8

5. Stay faithful to your partner.

• You shall not commit adultery. Exodus 20:14
• Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4

6. Consider your partner as a gift from God.

• But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one. Mark 10: 6-7
• Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14

  

Harry Potter Quotes- Thoughts to Ponder from the Harry Potter Series

The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling  is one of the most- well loved books of all time by young and adults readers alike. Personally, I have read and reread and reread the novels many times but I still can't help but be amazed the subtle beauty, humor, wit and wisdom of the series. Having the read the books many times, I am glad to share some thought provoking bits from the books. Here are some of my favorites:

1. It does not do well to live on dreams and forget to live. 

     -Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)

2. There are all kinds of courage. It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies but just as much to stand up to our friends. 

     - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)

3. Fear of a name increases the fear of the thing itself. 

    - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)

 4. Hearing voices no one else can hear isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world.

      - Ron Weasley (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)

 5. The best of us must sometimes eat our words.

       - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)

 6. Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain.

       -Arthur Weasley (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)

7. It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.

       - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets)

8.  The consequences of our actions are are always so complicated, so diverse that predicting the future   is a very difficult business. 

      -  Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban)

9. If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals. 

     - Sirius Black (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)

10. Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it. 

    - Albus Dumbledore. (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)

11. Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open. 

    - Albus Dumbledore ( Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)

12. Indifference and neglect often do much more damage than outright dislike. 

   - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix)

13. Nothing, not even knowledge is foolproof.

   - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

14. People find it far easier to forgive others for being wrong than being right,

    - Albus Dumbledore. (Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince)

15. Age is foolish and forgetful when it underestimated the youth. 

    - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince)

16. We must not sink beneath our anguish, Harry, but battle on. 

    - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince)

17. It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.

    - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince)

18. Those who are best suited to power are those who have never sought it. 

    - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows)

19. Do not pity the dead, Harry, pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love. 

   - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) 

20. Where your treasure is, there will your be heart also.

   - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) 

6 MOney Saving Ways to Have Healthy Glowing Skin

A healthy glowing skin is what every woman wants and strives to have. That is why cosmetics is such a giant industry. Women all over the world spend thousands on cosmetics. But maintaining a healthy youthful glow, and slowing the skin's natural aging can be done without spending much. Here are 5 cost effective tips to have a healthy glowing skin.

1. Eat Healthy. You are what you eat. If you eat healthy, you'll be healthy, and so will your skin be. Fruits and vegetables and loaded with antioxidants and vitamins that are needed to maintain and repair damaged skin cells. Berries are loaded with antioxidants to help keep the skin healthy and young looking. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C which aids in producing collagen to fight off wrinkles and maintain the skin's elasticity. Drinking a lot of water also keeps the skin moisturized and hydrated throughout the day. Junkfoods aren't called junk for no reason; junk it!
   
   
2. Stay Away from the Sun. Not only that it causes cancer, it also speeds up skin aging. Harmful UV rays damage skin cells and cause premature wrinkles. Its best to stay indoors from 10am to 2pm when the sun's rays are at its strongest. If you are going outdoors, never to forget to slather a broad spectrum sunblock with at least SPF15 to sun exposed areas. Wearing protective clothing such as long sleeves and wide brimmed hats is also helpful.
   
   
3. Never Smoke. Smoking is linked to premature skin aging and wrinkles. Studies also suggest that tobacco smoke decreases the blood flow in the blood vessels which eventually damages the connective tissues that help maintain a healthy skin.
   
   
   
4. Avoid Alcohol. It is not only your waistline you need to worry when drinking alcoholic beverages. Alcohol dehydrates the body which also affects the skin- the largest organ in the body. Notice that your face reddens as you consume more and more alcohol? Alcohol dilates small blood vessels in the skin so you appear to be a shade redder than usual.
   
   
5. Maintain a Skin Care Routine. The most basic skin care routine is cleanse, tone, and moisturize. Removing make- up before going to bed is a must if you want to have healthy skin. Make up and dirt clogs pores and breeds bacteria, making your skin prone to pimples. Choose a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type. Toners strip off the layer of dead skin cells revealing a healthier looking skin. Moisturizers may help strengthen or replenish the skin's natural moisture after being exposed to different elements.
   
   
6. Be Happy. A youthful face begins and ends with a smile. Smile always:D