Here's a gift you can give the couples in your church the next time you preach on marriage. Lower their expectations for their spouse. Read the illustration Married Couple Make a Mutual Discovery: "You Can't Satisfy Me."

This week we also feature:

• Skills article: Are Jesus and Paul on the Same Page?: The New Perspective on Paul, Jesus, and Judaism by Steve Mathewson
• Sermon series: Broken, by Philip Griffin
• Video: Thankful in All Circumstances

Preaching Christ,

Brian Larson
Editor, PreachingToday.com
blarson@christianitytoday.com

Craig Brian Larson is the pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago and author and editor of numerous books, including The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching (Zondervan). He blogs on Knowing God and His Ways at craigbrianlarson.com.