Marriage: Coming Unglued

Story★★★★

Gayle Urban tells of browsing in a book store and discovering a shelf with reduced-price items. Among the gifts was a little figurine with a man and woman, their heads lovingly tilted toward one another. “Happy 10th Anniversary,” read the inscription. It appeared to be in perfect condition yet its tag indicated “damaged”. Examining it more closely, she found another tag underneath that read, “WIFE IS COMING UNGLUED!”

— Gayle Urban

The point

A humorous anecdote about a figurine labeled 'damaged' that reveals a hidden tag saying 'Wife is coming unglued,' illustrating how hidden issues can undermine a marriage.

Scripture

Ephesians 5:25-331 Peter 3:7

Audience

AdultsYouth

Occasions

Wedding · Anniversary

Tone

Humorous · Convicting

To tell aloud

about 1 min · 71 words

Subjects

Hidden Problems Communication Marriage

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