Fierce Marriage

Fierce Marriage

Author: Ryan Frederick

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1493412779

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Ryan and Selena Frederick were newlyweds when they landed in Switzerland to pursue Selena's dream of training horses. Neither of them knew at the time that Ryan was living out a death sentence brought on by a worsening genetic heart defect. Soon it became clear he needed major surgery that could either save his life--or result in his death on the operating table. The young couple prepared for the worst. When Ryan survived, they both realized that they still had a future together. But the near loss changed the way they saw all that would lie ahead. They would live and love fiercely, fighting for each other and for a Christ-centered marriage, every step of the way. Fierce Marriage is their story, but more than that, it is a call for married couples to put God first in their relationship, to measure everything they do and say to each other against what Christ did for them, and to see marriage not just as a relationship they should try to keep healthy but also as one worth fighting for in every situation. With the gospel as their foundation, Ryan and Selena offer hope and practical help for common struggles in marriage, including communication problems, sexual frustration, financial stress, family tension, screen-time disconnection, and unrealistic expectations.


Thief of Corinth

Thief of Corinth

Author: Tessa Afshar

Publisher: NavPress

Published: 2018-08-07

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1496428684

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First-century Corinth is a city teeming with commerce and charm. It’s also filled with danger and corruption—the perfect setting for Ariadne’s greatest adventure. After years spent living with her mother and oppressive grandfather in Athens, Ariadne runs away to her father’s home in Corinth, only to discover the perilous secret that destroyed his marriage: though a Greek of high birth, Galenos is the infamous thief who has been robbing the city’s corrupt of their ill-gotten gains. Desperate to keep him safe, Ariadne risks her good name, her freedom, and the love of the man she adores to become her father’s apprentice. As her unusual athletic ability leads her into dangerous exploits, Ariadne discovers that she secretly revels in playing with fire. But when the wrong person discovers their secret, Ariadne and her father find their future—and very lives—hanging in the balance. When they befriend a Jewish rabbi named Paul, they realize that his radical message challenges everything they’ve fought to build, yet offers something neither dared hope for. Be transported back in time by this gripping tale of adventure, bravery, and redemption, and discover why Debbie Macomber says, “No one brings the Bible to life like Tessa Afshar.”


Healing a Broken Marriage

Healing a Broken Marriage

Author: Deborah Ross

Publisher: Charisma Media

Published: 2012-04-11

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1616389087

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Through her own personal struggles author Deborah Ross shares with readers a message of hope and emotionally identifies with the suffering of a broken marriage.


Never Fails

Never Fails

Author: Brian Sumner

Publisher:

Published: 2015-08-13

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780692494257

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"Believe me, my wife and I wrote the book on how not to have a marriage. We took our vows after being together for only four months, were without faith, and had no clue about what this marriage union and covenant really meant. Soon after our first child was born, we were fighting like the worst of enemies. Eventually, as with so many marriages, we were divorced. Within the next few years, we hit our lowest point, but through looking for foundations of truth, our lives were changed through faith in Christ. We soon were remarried, had two more children, and began on a path to understand the keys to love, marriage, and faith. As we began to see the true purpose of marriage and the strains and struggles couples face when they don't understand this purpose, it became evident it was time to write a book that points to a biblical marriage. Our marriage was full of insecurity, jealousy, anger, frustration, lack of trust, and without direction. All of this led us to look to God and His leading as we fought for a successful marriage." This 30-day devotional is aimed at revealing the promises we found in God's Word. These promises are fulfilled as we reflect Him daily as two who have become one, sacrificially living for one another and dying to self. This book reveals theological truths, exposes common struggles, and provides practical applications. Marriage is the first ministry a spouse has after his or her walk with Jesus, and our goal is to strengthen that foundation as you humbly open yourselves to God's Word, letting Him speak to you as He pastors your walk ahead.


Love Never Fails

Love Never Fails

Author: Daniel Tiburcio

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2021-02-19

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1664219234

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Love Never Fails is a powerful testimony of God healing a broken marriage. His Word comes alive as you read about this couples recovery journey. God transforms them into servant leaders in Celebrate Recovery and Marriage Ministry! Daniel and Dolores meet in junior high school, then “go steady” in the 50s. Eventually they marry and have two beautiful children. As their young married lives unfold, dysfunction and pain raise their ugly heads in the form of alcoholism and codependency.The years pass, kid leave home, and their empty nest reveals resentment and a slow fade of the love they once had for one another. Years of separation turn into divorce. Dolores reaches out to her church for comfort and Daniel continues his party life and addiction. However, God has a plan and his timing is always perfect. When Daniel hits bottom, and hears God`s voice- he shows up at church and begins a miraculous recovery journey! The next miracle happens when God restores their marriage union at their home church. Their wedding party consists of Family! their grown kids, grandkids, great grandson, and many more.


Love Me Anyway

Love Me Anyway

Author: Jared C. Wilson

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2021-09-21

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1493432907

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There may be no more powerful desire in the human heart than to be loved. And not just loved, but loved anyway. In spite of what we've done or left undone, in spite of the ways we have failed or floundered. We long for an unconditional, lavish love that we know intrinsically we don't deserve. If you are tired, sad, yet always longing, bestselling author Jared C. Wilson has incredible news for you: that kind of love actually exists, and it is actually something you can experience--whether or not you're in a romantic relationship. In his signature reflective, conversational, and often humorous style, Wilson unpacks 1 Corinthians 13 to show us what real love looks like. Through engaging stories and touching anecdotes, he paints a picture of an extravagant God who not only puts the desire for love into our very souls but fulfills those desires in striking, life-changing ways.


Sacred Marriage

Sacred Marriage

Author: Gary Thomas

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2015-08-04

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0310340667

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What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In Sacred Marriage, bestselling author Gary Thomas uncovers the ways that your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and with each other. Join over one million others who have already uncovered Thomas's tips for fostering a sacred marriage. Within the pages of Sacred Marriage, Thomas invites you to see how God can use your relationship with your spouse as a discipline and a motivation to love God more and reflect more of the character of his Son. In addition to life-changing insights from Scripture, church history, and time-tested wisdom from Christian classics, you'll find practical advice and techniques to make your marriage happier by becoming holier husbands and wives. In Sacred Marriage, Thomas will give you all of the tools you need to: Turn marital struggles into spiritual and personal appreciation Love your spouse with a stronger sense of purpose Confront your weaknesses and sin in order to grow your relationship with God and with your spouse Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse Transform a tired marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect Thomas reveals that sacred marriages teach us to love God and others well by fostering a healthy sex life, a strong prayer life, and a rich spiritual life. God uses our marriages to help us grow in character, in prayer, in worship, and in service--we just have to recognize that the purpose of marriage is holiness, not happiness. Each copy also includes thought-provoking discussion questions designed to spark conversation between couples and small groups, allowing you to dive deeper into the lessons that Thomas shares in Sacred Marriage. Join the one million others who have already started on their journey to transforming their relationship with their spouses and with their Creator.


The Smart Stepdad

The Smart Stepdad

Author: Ron L. Deal

Publisher: Bethany House

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 144121464X

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While resources abound for stepmothers, stepfathers are often left to travel a difficult road without clear directions. Ron Deal offers advice for men navigating the stepfamily minefield, including how to connect with stepchildren, being a godly role model, how to discipline, dealing with the biological dad, and keeping the bond strong with one's new spouse. He gives perspective on what the kids are going through and why things don't work the same as in a biological family. The Smart Stepdad provides essential guidelines to help stepfathers not only survive but succeed as both dad and husband.


What Love Is Not

What Love Is Not

Author: ,Cassidy

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2018-03-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1641405511

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This book is geared for anyone who is single and looking to get into a relationship, someone who is courting, engaged, married, divorced, on the brink of divorce, or is daring to marry again. If you are anywhere in that spectrum, there are some nuggets of wisdom in this book that may benefit you right where you are. The objective of this book is to provide some simple biblical insights from different angles, from the perspective of two people who took a shot at marriage, did it their way, failed, and dared to try again-God's way. This couple deals with the most practical, nitty-gritty matters-right to the heart of the deepest spiritual issues that arise in relationships. They delve into the breakdown and complexity of true love, God's purpose and design for marriage, understanding gender roles, right down to the dynamics of a thriving relationship. Read about their personal stories of restoration-how God used their failures and makes all things new!