Hi, this is Jim Daly. A Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'm so grateful you've joined us today,

and it's my hope you will listen every day because we're here to offer you Bible-based practical help for your marriage,

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You know, faithfulness in marriage rarely hinges on just one big decision.

It's usually built upon a quiet succession of

everyday choices to honor your spouse and to protect your heart. We're going to hear encouragement

to do just that today. I'm John Fuller, joined by Greg and Aaron Smalley, who lead the Focus

Marriage team. And we're going to kick off now with Focus on the family president Jim Daly from his show.

He sat down with Jerry Jenkins, the author of over 100 books, including the very popular Left Behind series.

And Jerry shares about how he's learned to build practical hedges, barriers, boundaries in his life to keep temptations at bay

and to remain strong in his marriage.

I think it's obvious in the scripture.

There's usually three things, and the argument could be made.

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