<p>Of all the things Chip’s ever taught about marriage, the tool he shares in this program is priceless. Actually, he’ll tell you he paid good money for it, when he and Theresa had very little! But it’s a communication technique that’s brought them through the ups and downs of all the years and been what helped them endure even the hardest days.</p><p>Introduction:</p><ul><li>Biblical practice #1: Serve your mate -John 13</li><li>Biblical practice #2: Plan together -John 14</li><li>Biblical practice #3: Connect with each other -John 15</li></ul><p>How do we stay connected?</p><ol><li>Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches. He is the source of life.</li><li>Fruitfulness – an extraordinary life with extraordinary impact.</li><li>Love results in heartfelt obedience.</li><li>The result of abiding is intimacy and it results in supernatural joy.</li></ol><p>Principles:</p><ol><li>You can’t impart what you do not possess. You must ABIDE in Him to have His love to give to your mate.</li><li>Connection is built on COMMUNICATION – quality and quantity of time spent with one another.</li><li>JOY is the fruit or the overflow of connection with Christ and with one another. It will SUSTAIN you.</li></ol><p>Practical implications:</p><ol><li>Your personal walk with God is critical to a great marriage.</li><li>The key to a joyful marriage is communication skill and practice.</li><li>The connection is of the mind, the body, the emotions, and the spirit.</li></ol><p>Tools for transformation:</p><ul><li>“The conference”</li><li>Pray and ask God to speak to him/her -Proverbs 21:1</li><li>The CARE list – “I feel most loved when you…”</li></ul><p><strong>Broadcast Resource</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/choosing-love-mp3/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Download MP3</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/broadcasts/message-notes/?series=3143?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Message Notes</a></li></ul><p><strong>Additional Resource Mentions</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://livingontheedge.org/product/i-choose-love-book/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">I Choose Love Book</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/">Website</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/chip-ingram-app">Chip Ingram App</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.instagram.com/livingontheedgewithchipingram">Instagram</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOTEcommunity">Facebook</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://twitter.com/lotecommunity">Twitter</a></li></ul><p><strong>Partner With Us</strong></p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="https://livingontheedge.org/donate/?source=WEBPODDON&amp;referral=PODCAST">Donate Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link" href="tel:8883336003">888-333-6003</a></li></ul>