by Geri G. Cole

"What does it mean to love your wife as Christ loves the Church? Love her with 'covering love.'' ('Love covers a multitude of sins' ~ I Peter 1:8 NIV) When a sin has been covered, you don't see it! You don't see the remaining dust, the crumbs on the floor, you don't hear the quick retort or the way she interrupted you. You don't even notice when she's very evidently 'done you wrong.' Love has covered it. 

You're patient with her no matter how totally out of control her emotions are.

You're kind ~ you don't lose your temper when she's made a mistake. Or forgotten to do the one chore you asked her to do.

You're not jealous of the time she spends with her children, or her hobby...or with her friend on the phone....

You don't have to boast of your qualities because she's already telling everyone how wonderful you are!

You're not rude to her while trying to impress someone with your knowledge or when you think she 'deserves it.' Pride will keep you from saying you're sorry or taking responsibility for your actions. 

You don't make cutting or coarse remarks....."

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"In the tornado of misinformation on the subject, I find 'The Wedding Gift' refreshing. I love the way it explores God's gift of passion found in the security of 'holy matrimony.' I recommend it to singles (which I am) and married couples alike."

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