The Meaning of Marriage

The Meaning of Marriage

Author: Timothy Keller

Publisher: Penguin Books

Published: 2013-11-05

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1594631875

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Describes what marriage should be according to the Bible, arguing that marriage is a tool to bring individuals closer to God, and provides meaningful instruction on how to have a successful marriage.


Ruined to Recovery

Ruined to Recovery

Author: Brad Mitchell

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9781734158823

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Your world is shattered. You just learned your spouse has been unfaithful. Or maybe you are the one who's been discovered. Your mind is numb and your nerves are raw. You want to be sure your next decision is wise. How do you proceed? Ruined to Recovery provides the critical next steps and hope for the offended...and the offender. Marriage experts and Founders of Build Your Marriage(R), Brad and Heidi Mitchell, have walked this painful journey in their own marriage. They share their wisdom in Ruined to Recovery. Part One is written specifically for the Offended. With empathy and insight, Heidi provides direction for betrayed wives and husbands to take their initial steps in piecing together their shattered world. Part Two is for the Offender. in the context of hope, Brad gives straightforward insight into what is necessary to restore right thinking from a lifestyle of deception and self-focus. Part Three is for the couple that desires to rebuild their marriage. Brad and Heidi provide key truths to help you recover your marriage and build it stronger than before. Counselors will appreciate that readers are encouraged to seek guidance from trained professionals. Ruined to Recovery is a helpful tool and supplement to therapy. Pastors will keep this resource on hand to give couples rocked by infidelity. Ruined to Recovery incorporates scripture and challenges both the Offended and the Offender to depend on Christ for their recovery. Ruined to Recovery is the must-read companion book for every person who needs help when the affair is discovered.


Wisdom For Your Marriage

Wisdom For Your Marriage

Author: Trey & Lea Morgan

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-20

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Each day of this 31-Day devotional book, you will read through a chapter of Proverbs, read a devotional thought and answer questions which prompt self-reflection and conversation as a couple. Not only will this help you grow as a couple, your spiritual intimacy will flourish as well, bringing your marriage closer than ever before in just 31 days! Guided discussions challenge you and promote growth, while closing prayers offer you the chance to give thanks and meditate on what you've learned. Whether your marriage is struggling, just okay, or great, this book will challenge you and help you build a stronger marriage. You will find this book both easy to read and very practical. Spark new intimacy in your relationship with our book "Wisdom For Your Marriage", a 31-day devotional guide through the book of Proverbs. Keep your marriage happy and holy with a couples devotional book you can use anytime and anywhere.


Build Your Marriage One Day at a Time

Build Your Marriage One Day at a Time

Author: Brad Mitchell

Publisher: Build Your Marriage

Published: 2019-11-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781734158809

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"To love at all is to be vulnerable." - C.S. LewisMost couples want to deepen their relationship but they aren't sure HOW to grow closer. The good news is they can start the path toward relational intimacy with just one carefully crafted discussion question a day. Christian marriage speakers and authors, Brad and Heidi Mitchell, have designed a book of questions to help every couple discover more about each other and take their relationship to a new level.Some questions are fun and lighthearted while others focus on beliefs, values, family, and God. You'll explore answers to questions like: What is the biggest lesson you've learned in life?What was your favorite childhood activity?Whose marriage do you admire and why?What is your favorite meal?How would you describe what heaven is like?What part of our wedding vows mean the most to you?This book can serve as a keepsake for couples as each question has space for spouses to write their answers. It is a great gift for weddings and other special occasions. Build Your Marriage One Day at a Time is an important guide for every couple who wants to fall more deeply in love.


The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Author: John Gottman, Ph.D.

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2002-02-04

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0609899538

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Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages. This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved. Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage. Maintain a love map. Foster fondness and admiration. Turn toward instead of away. Accept influence. Solve solvable conflicts. Cope with conflicts you can't resolve. Create shared meaning. Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.


The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Author: John Gottman, PhD

Publisher: Harmony

Published: 2015-05-05

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0553447718

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Over a million copies sold! “An eminently practical guide to an emotionally intelligent—and long-lasting—marriage.”—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work has revolutionized the way we understand, repair, and strengthen marriages. John Gottman’s unprecedented study of couples over a period of years has allowed him to observe the habits that can make—and break—a marriage. Here is the culmination of that work: the seven principles that guide couples on a path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward yet profound, these principles teach partners new approaches for resolving conflicts, creating new common ground, and achieving greater levels of intimacy. Gottman offers strategies and resources to help couples collaborate more effectively to resolve any problem, whether dealing with issues related to sex, money, religion, work, family, or anything else. Packed with new exercises and the latest research out of the esteemed Gottman Institute, this revised edition of The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential.


Boundaries in Marriage

Boundaries in Marriage

Author: Henry Cloud

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2009-05-18

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0310319242

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Learn when to say yes and how to say no in the context of your marriage relationship. In Boundaries in Marriage, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend, counselors and authors of the New York Times bestseller Boundaries, teach us that healthy boundaries are the property lines that define and protect you and your spouse as individuals. Once you have them in place, a good marriage can become better, and a less-than-satisfying one can even be saved. Boundaries in Marriage will give you the tools and encouragement you need to: Set and maintain personal boundaries and respect those of your spouse Understand and practice two key ingredients to a successful marriage: freedom and responsibility Establish values that form a godly structure and architecture for your marriage Protect your marriage from different kinds of "intruders" Work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries--or with one who doesn't It's time to deepen your love by providing a better environment for it to flourish, and Drs. Cloud and Townsend are here to help. Discover how boundaries can make life better today!


Building a Marriage That Really Works

Building a Marriage That Really Works

Author: Kay Arthur

Publisher: WaterBrook

Published: 2011-07-27

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 0307552438

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A Blueprint for Building a Love that Lasts Marriage begins with visions of eternal love, hope, and happiness. Yet, even among Christians, hope too quickly fades. The happiness dims. And love seems too hard to sustain. It doesn’t have to be that way. God designed marriage to be a satisfying, fulfilling relationship, and He created men and women so that they–together, and as one flesh–could reflect His love for the world. Marriage, when lived out as God intended, makes us complete, it brings us joy, and gives our lives fresh meaning. In this study, you’ll examine God’s design for marriage, and you’ll learn, from the Designer’s perspective, what it means to be a godly husband or wife. You’ll discover biblical wisdom for pursuing harmony in difficult areas such as finances, communication, and respect for each other’s roles. Most important, you’ll learn the principles you need to build a love that lasts.


Tying the Knot

Tying the Knot

Author: Rob Green

Publisher: New Growth Press

Published: 2016-01-13

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1942572603

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Tying the Knot by Rob Green offers soon-to-be-married couples a practical vision of Christ-centered marriage that is realistic, hopeful, and actionable. With homework to help any counselor or couple put crucial lessons into practice, Tying the Knot is a highly relevant premarital counseling book. This eight-session study guides couples through issues like conflict, expectations, communication, finances, and intimacy, showing how each can be successfully resolved with Christ at the center of the marriage. Knowing the stresses and needs of a couple in their season of engagement, Green has helpfully designed the study to require a manageable (and healthy) 60 minutes of at-home work per session, with questions and exercises to build communication and intimacy at the end of each chapter. Tying the Knot also includes an appendix for mentors, making it easy for a married couple, lay leader, or counselor to lead an engaged couple through the book. Field-tested and recommended by multiple counselors in a thriving counseling practice, Tying the Knot has already guided many couples into a stronger and more joyful union. Let this eight-week premarital study reorient your life and marriage around Christ, so you both will experience all the blessings of marriage as God designed it.