I think it's safe to say that we all long to be connected to someone in a very deep level

but for most of us we don't know how to get there. While I've got some good news for

you there are four keys to cultivating intimacy in your marriage

that come straight out of scripture and today I'll share the first two keys that

can help you grow in connectedness to your mate.

Stay with me.

Welcome to this edition of Living on the Edge

with Chipping Room.

The mission of these daily programs is to intentionally disciple Christians

through the Bible teaching of Chip Ingram. Thanks for being with us as we're a little

over halfway through our practical series experiencing God's dream for your marriage.

For the past handful of programs, Chips described God's original design for marriage from Genesis chapter 2

and explained why communication and closeness are vital for any relationship.

Today as a teased, he'll walk through the biblical game plan for true lasting intimacy

that's rooted in four foundational principles. But before you begins, if you've missed any part of this series,

catch up any time at Living on the Edge.org or by listening on the Chip Ingram map.

Well, with all that said, here now is Chip with his talk.

Your marriage can change for the better.

And as you sit here, I want you to know many of you have tried different times to change your marriage and you sort of start and that it sort of fizzles out.

And some of you, even as you sit here and those listening will say you know what I tried this a few times

before I don't want to try this one more time and be disappointed and so here's the

other truth I want to tell you. Your marriage can change for the better, but it probably won't.

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