Family Crisis

As I have reflected upon family crisis situations, I find it interesting how each family responds to different events.  Some families come closer together as they go through trials, and some pull farther apart.  I think that a lot of a families ability to stay together depends upon the parents.  If the parents are able to stay strong, and remain unified, then the children have a much higher chance of sticking together with the family.  It is interesting to reflect upon our own lives, and how we react to trials in our lives.  What do we do that is right?  What do we do that brings us closer together?  What do we do that we could improve on?  I would invite you to reflect upon these questions, and then work to improve your reactions to trials in your life.

Sexual Intimacy

Sexual intimacy is sacred, and should be between a man and a woman within marriage.  There are so many aspects of intimacy that could be discussed, but what really stands out to me is that sexual intimacy is a form of communication.  I had never really thought about it in that way until recently.  Although I hadn't thought of it in that way before, I agree with it.  There doesn't need to be words between two individuals to communicate with each other.  I think it is important to remember that even our wordless actions are forms of communication, and as we remember that, it may change our actions as a result.