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Marriage Ain't for Punks: A No-Nonsense Guide to Building a Lasting Relationship
by Calvin RobersonMarriage is a bond that requires hard work from two people in order to find happiness—find all the tips and tools to a happily-ever-after using the guidance of a trusted relationship expert. Beloved marriage counselor Pastor Cal Roberson captivates millions of viewers with his eccentric personality and unabashed yet effective marriage advice—and Marriage Ain&’t for Punks is no different. This book is a relationship gamechanger. It&’s a straightforward and unapologetic dive into why people fail or struggle at one of the most popular and sought-after unions in society. But this is more than a book about marriage—it&’s a book about how to manage life with another person. The principles and methods Roberson provides are not theoretical or hearsay but tested and proven. The book will methodically probe into the hearts of readers and force them to confront themselves and be accountable for their own emotions and actions. Even though some marriages look like a hot mess, transparency, honesty, and downright fearlessness are the traits that make a great marriage. A great marriage is about refusing to allow pettiness to destroy the loving connection couples share. These people are not weaklings. They are not quitters. They know that Marriage Ain&’t for Punks!
Marriage And Family: The Family Photo Album (People's Bible Teachings)
by John D SchuetzeWhat does the Bible say about marriage? What does a Christian marriage and family look like?Marriage and Family presents what the Bible says about marriage and what God intended marriage to be—from creation through our modern day. This helpful book touches on biblical teachings and current cultural topics such as: Being single as a Christian What engagement means for Christians Roles of husbands and wives Sex Children Family planning Divorce Remarriage Homosexuality Polygamy Common-law marriage And so much more! If you're dating, engaged, or married, this solidly-biblical, Christian resource on marriage is for you!
Marriage Be Hard: 12 Conversations to Keep You Laughing, Loving, and Learning with Your Partner
by Kevin Fredericks Melissa FredericksDiscover the keys to upholding your vows while staying sane in this hilariously candid guide to relationships, from the husband-and-wife team of comedian Kevin Fredericks and influencer Melissa Fredericks&“Kev and Melissa are not afraid to tell the truth!&”—Tabitha Brown, New York Times bestselling author of Feeding the SoulGrowing up, Kevin and Melissa Fredericks were taught endless rules around dating, sex, and marriage, but not a lot about what actually makes a relationship work. When they first got married, they felt alone—like every other couple had perfect chemistry while the two of them struggled. There were conversations that they didn&’t know they needed to have, fears that affected how they related to each other, and seasons of change that put their marriage to the test. Part of their story reads like a Christian fairytale: high school sweethearts, married in college, never sowed any wild oats, with two sons and a thriving marriage. But there&’s another side of their story: the night Melissa kicked Kevin out of her car after years of communication problems, the time early in their marriage when Kevin bordered on an emotional affair, the way they&’ve used social media and podcasts to conduct a no-holds-barred conversation about forbidden topics like jealousy, divorce, and how to be Christian and sex positive. (Because, as Kevin writes, &“Your hormones don&’t care about your religious beliefs. Your hormones want you to subscribe to OnlyFans.&”)In Marriage Be Hard, the authors provide a hilarious and fresh master class on what it takes to build and maintain a lasting relationship. Drawing on interviews with experts and nearly two decades of marriage, they argue that• Compatibility is overrated.• Communication is about way more than simply talking.• Seeing divorce as an option can actually help your marriage.• There&’s such a thing as healthy jealousy.Real marriage is not automatic. It ain&’t no Tesla on the open road. Sometimes it&’s a stick shift on a hill in the rain with no windshield wipers. But if you get comfortable visiting—and revisiting—the topics that matter, it can transform your bond with your partner and the life you&’re building together.Written for those tired of unrealistic relationship books—and for anyone wondering if they&’re the only ones breaking all the rules—Marriage Be Hard is a breath of fresh air and the manual you wish existed after you said &“I do.&”
Marriage Course Guest Manual: Guest Manual
by Thomas NelsonMarriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a seven-session study for couples to obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime.The manual highlights the key points from the talks and contains all of the exercises with plenty of room for making notes.The course covers:An Introduction to Marriage CourseBuilding Strong FoundationsThe Art of CommunicationResolving ConflictForgivenessThe Impact of Family - past and presentGood SexLove in ActionMarriage Course PartyCoping with Times of Separation (optional session)Marriage Course serves as a bridge between the church and local community by recognizing the need to go beyond the social, as well as physical, walls of the church to help couples with their relationships. The courses are easy to run, and the talks are also available on DVD (sold separately). If you enjoy hosting people and have a passion for strengthening family life, you could run a course!
Marriage Course Leader's Guide
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeMarriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a seven-session study designed to help couples obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. This Leader's Guide offers a concise yet thorough overview of Marriage Course. It includes timetables for each evening, suggested reading, details on how to set up and run the course, and practical tips for making your Marriage Course successful.The course covers:An Introduction to Marriage CourseBuilding Strong FoundationsThe Art of CommunicationResolving ConflictForgivenessThe Impact of Family - past and presentGood SexLove in ActionMarriage Course PartyCoping with Times of Separation (optional session)Marriage Course serves as a bridge between the church and local community by recognizing the need to go beyond the social, as well as physical, walls of the church to help couples with their relationships. The courses are easy to run, and the talks are also available on DVD (sold separately). If you enjoy hosting people and have a passion for strengthening family life, you could run a course!
Marriage Done Right: One Man, One Woman
by Jim DalyA good marriage is a strong and sacred foundation upon which a God-loving family may be built. It is between a man and a woman; it is a permanent union; and it is blessed by God.Unfortunately, modern marriage laws no longer reflect true marriage-in fact, today's legal definition of "marriage" bears little resemblance to the institution of traditional marriage many of us still hold dear. <P><P>Jim Daly, president of the evangelical organization Focus on the Family, celebrates God's original design for marriage in Marriage Done Right: One Man. One Woman. This faith-based book is an exploration of God’s purposes for marriage, including the unique benefits that a mom and a dad bring to the partnership of raising children. <P><P>With a compassionate tone and an eye toward the future, Daly reaffirms the beauty of traditional marriage and reflects on how the Supreme Court's 2015 redefinition of marriage is affecting today's marriage culture.
Marriage Forecasting: Changing the Climate of Your Relationship One Conversation at a Time
by Dan B. Allender Tim MuehlhoffMarriage Forecasting
Marriage Matters
by Tony Evans&“Most people today view marriage as a means of looking for love, happiness, and fulfillment. Make no mistake about it, those things are important. Those things are critical. They are just not the most critical.&”—Tony EvansMarriage Matters paints a picture of what it means to have a happy marriage—as God defines happiness. By examining the nature of the covenant and the purpose of marriage, Tony Evans gives steps to developing and maintaining a healthy relationship.In his approachable style, Dr. Evans explains the origins, order, and operation of marriage in its relation to Scripture. If the profound fruits of your marriage have turned into something mundane, or the validity of the covenant of marriage eludes you, then join Tony Evans in figuring out why Marriage Matters.
Marriage Matters
by Tony Evans&“Most people today view marriage as a means of looking for love, happiness, and fulfillment. Make no mistake about it, those things are important. Those things are critical. They are just not the most critical.&”—Tony EvansMarriage Matters paints a picture of what it means to have a happy marriage—as God defines happiness. By examining the nature of the covenant and the purpose of marriage, Tony Evans gives steps to developing and maintaining a healthy relationship.In his approachable style, Dr. Evans explains the origins, order, and operation of marriage in its relation to Scripture. If the profound fruits of your marriage have turned into something mundane, or the validity of the covenant of marriage eludes you, then join Tony Evans in figuring out why Marriage Matters.
Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change through Ordinary Moments
by Winston T. SmithCan Ordinary Marriages Become Extraordinary?He snapped at her during breakfast. She brought up a past mistake. He walked out angry. She left without saying good-bye. An ordinary day in an ordinary marriage. But what if things could be different? What if the moments that seem the most ordinary moments of annoyance, conflict, pain, or cold indifference could become moments in which you're able to understand God's incredible agenda for love and begin to do something new?Winston T. Smith, drawing on his extensive experience as a marriage counselor, offers a simple yet powerful prescription for changing your marriage. He shows how examining the everyday disappointments and irritations in your marriage will help you understand yourself, your spouse, and your need for God's love. Change begins with seeing day-to-day interactions from a different perspective, taking simple steps to love one another more effectively, and then learning how to take those steps over and over again. Interactions that used to devolve into pointless annoyances and fights can become an opportunity for God's activity and love to become increasingly evident and powerful.The principles in this book will take your marriage to extraordinary places and lead you into a deeper relationship with an extraordinary God. Don't settle for an ordinary marriage, learn to live out God's extraordinary love in your most intimate relationship.
Marriage Matters: Is My Married Life Where it Should Be?
by Bruce WhiteA pastor’s guide to understanding the marital covenant and to diagnosing, healing, and strengthening a troubled marriage.Marriage Matters can help you improve your marital relationship with a clear understanding of how Jesus relates to His Bride, the New Testament Church. Since God created marriage, He intended your marriage (like the Church) to be Christ-like and pleasing to Him. Discover the true blessing of a heavenly marriage on earth, one filled with purpose, holiness, joy, and beauty.
Marriage Maximized: The Guide to a Purposeful and Passionate Relationship
by William HutchesonMarriage Maximized helps couples whose marriages have drifted off track, steer them back onto the path to happiness. With thirty-eight years of experience helping nearly-weds and established couples, William Hutcheson is ready to help married couples have the happy relationship God intended for their marriage. In Marriage Maximized, couples learn:A transformative, new definition of love that promises to renew their marriageThe secret that turns personality differences from stresses into strengths How to ensure romance in their marriage – yes, that’s a guarantee! Communication strategies to resolve all those little misunderstandings (without the fights!) The importance of taking marriage fun seriously Why their marriage happiness quotient tanked – and how to get it back
Marriage Migrants of Japanese Women in Australia: Remoulding Gendered Selves in Suburban Community
by Takeshi HamanoThis book investigates the experience of Japanese women who have immigrated to Australia through marriage to a local partner. Based on long-term participant observations gathered with a Japanese ethnic association in Sydney, and on in-depth interviews with the association’s members, it examines the ways in which the women remould themselves in Australia by constructing gendered selves that reflect their unique migratory circumstances through cross-border marriage.In turn, the book argues that the women tend to embrace expressions of Japanese femininity that they once viewed negatively, and that this is due to their lack of social skills and access to the cultural capital of mainstream Australian society. Re-molding the self through conventional Japanese notions of gender ironically provides them with a convincing identity: that of minority migrant women. Nevertheless, by analyzing these women’s engagement with a Japanese ethnic association in a suburb of Sydney, the book also reveals a nuanced sense of ambivalence; a tension between the women’s Japanese community and their lives in Australia.Accordingly, the book provides a fresh perspective on interdisciplinary issues of gender and migration in a globalized world, and engages with a wide range of academic disciplines including: sociology of migration; sociology of culture; cultural anthropology; cultural studies; Japanese studies; Asian studies; gender studies; family studies; migration studies and qualitative methodologies.
Marriage Minded: 10 Ways to Know If You've Found the One
by Nick Hurst Chelsea HurstHow did you know you were right for each other? How did you know it was the right time to get married? What should we be doing as a couple to make sure our marriage starts out well?These questions are among many that Chelsea and Nick Hurst have received since nearly 2.4 million people followed their love story, engagement, and marriage on their YouTube channel. Now they're ready to dive deeper into the guidance they received, the lessons they learned, and the questions they asked themselves and others as they navigated the biggest decision of their lives.Written from both Chelsea's and Nick's refreshingly honest perspectives, Marriage Minded is perfect for couples who are dating seriously or considering the big step of engagement. In these pages, Nick and Chelsea . . .Share critical questions you should ask yourselves and each other before saying "I do"Offer practical ways to better understand each other and your differences to build a solid and trusting relationshipShare ways to find hope and help for healing from past mistakes as you plan for your future togetherPresent a clear view of what godly marriage is and the importance of putting Jesus at the center before you're married Chelsea and Nick are a breath of fresh air as they share what they wish they had known before walking into marriage. Allow their relationship and personal experiences to be an encouragement to you as you build your life together.
Marriage Off Course: Trusting God in the Desert of Unwanted Separation or Divorce
by Clint Bragg Peggy A. BraggWhat to do when your partner is done"My spouse left and I don’t know what to do.""This pain won't go away; what's wrong with me?""How can I save my marriage?"These are common questions from hurting spouses encountering unwanted separation. When you're the only one who wants to save your marriage, what do you do?Clint and Penny Bragg have experienced the excruciating pain of separation firsthand. They also have a decade of helping hundreds of other hurting spouses. From the lessons they've learned, the Braggs have crafted this guide to navigating marital strife, separation, or divorce, showing readers what to do when your spouse is done with the marriage--and what not to do.Wise counsel, support, and hope that the marriage can be saved are critical. Equally important is learning to seek God and deepen your faith in Him. The Braggs share candid stories from others who have experienced the desert of broken marriages as well as applicable stories from the Bible. Helpful charts, lists, and diagrams, and QR codes linking readers to audio prayers, provide even more personal interaction.With innovative tools, deep empathy and understanding, and a biblical basis for all their advice, Marriage Off Course contains a wealth of help and the ultimate message: there is hope--and there is help.
Marriage Preparation Course Guest Manual: Guest Manual
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeNicky and Sila Lee present an invaluable five-session study designed to help engaged couples develop a strong foundation for a lasting marriage. Marriage Preparation Course combines their talks, couples who have been on the course, as well as street interviews, and marriage experts' insights from around the world.The course covers:Expressing feelings and learning to listenThe importance of commitmentResolving conflictKeeping love alive and developing a fulfilling sexual relationshipTalking about goals and valuesMarriage Preparation Course was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee who oversee family ministries at HTB church in London. This course offers a couple considering marriage the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
Marriage Preparation Course Leader's Guide
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeMarriage Preparation Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a five-session study that helps couples obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. This Leader's Guide offers a concise yet thorough overview of Marriage Preparation Course. It includes timetables for each evening, suggested reading, details on how to set up and run the course, and practical tips for making your Marriage Preparation Course successful.The course covers:Expressing feelings and learning to listenThe importance of commitmentResolving conflictKeeping love alive and developing a fulfilling sexual relationshipTalking about goals and valuesWhile the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses
by Amber Lia Guy LiaForeword by Dave and Ashley Willis, authors of The Naked Marriage and hosts of The Naked Marriage Podcast A husband-wife team offers practical advice for married couples to end the cycle of reactionary arguments by examining the most common issues that trigger disagreements and applying God&’s Word to radically transform relationships.Many couples know their marriage has room for improvement, but it is hard to pinpoint exactly why a relationship is suffering. Often times everyday triggers are the culprit. If you are wondering how to break out of the cycle of reactionary outbursts, cold shoulders, resentment, and pain that harms your relationship, you are not alone. Experiencing peace and joy rather than anger and frustration is not as hard as you think! Marriage Triggers walks you through thirty-one of the most common marital issues that sabotage great relationships, like poor communication, lack of spiritual leadership, busy schedules, and different parenting styles. Married for fourteen years, authors Amber and Guy Lia are your typical couple and they share tips for countering negative reactions to triggers with gentle, biblical responses. Rather than run from the things that cause conflict, Amber and Guy believe these triggers are opportunities for growth, both individually and as a couple. They challenge you to let Marriage Triggers renew your commitment to responding gently and biblically towards your partner.
Marriage and Holy Orders: Your Call to Love and Serve
by Michael AmodeiDesigned for high school students who will soon be embarking, initially on college and career planning, then considering vocational choices such as marriage, religious life, or priesthood.
Marriage and Relationship Education
by W. Kim Halford Jeffry LarsonGrounded in extensive research and clinical experience, this indispensable book addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of conducting effective marriage and relationship education. Leading authority W. Kim Halford reviews a range of contemporary models and provides an in-depth description of his own approach, Couple CARE. Session-by-session guidelines for therapists show how to help groups or individual couples including those facing major life changes or stressors foster closeness and communication, manage conflicts, and prevent common relationship problems. The book also explains how to use commercially available online assessment tools to help each couple develop their own relationship goals. It includes 35 reproducible handouts and forms.
Marriage and Slavery in Early Islam
by Kecia AliA remarkable research accomplishment. Ali leads us through three strands of early Islamic jurisprudence with careful attention to the nuances and details of the arguments.
Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges, and Joys
by Dorothy Littell GrecoMidlife is a season of challenge and change—professionally, relationally, physically, and spiritually. On our better days, we experience a sense of growing clarity and satisfaction about who we are. We might even be coming to terms with our limitations and vulnerabilities, letting go of some dreams and creating new ones. But many days, we are overwhelmed and exhausted by the intense transitions of this season, leaving us feeling off-balance and insecure. And these challenges reverberate through our marriages, making us wonder how we're going to survive. Though many assume that "midlife" is synonymous with "crisis," Dorothy Littell Greco reminds us that it doesn't have to be that way. The demands of midlife actually force us to adjust and adapt, providing new opportunities for discovery and growth within our marriages. With vulnerability and insight, Marriage in the Middle will inspire and encourage you to invest in your relationship with your spouse, enabling you both to thrive as you face the challenges and changes of this era together.
Marriage of Inconvenience
by Cheryl BolenRevisit this classic Regency romance by Cheryl Bolen!Proposing to the Earl of Aynsley seems a sensible—if unconventional—solution to Miss Rebecca Peabody’s predicament. As a married woman, she will be free to keep writing her essays on civil reform. Meanwhile, the distinguished widower will gain a stepmother for his seven children and a caretaker for his vast estate. But the earl wants more than a convenient bride. He craves a true partner, a woman he can cherish. To his surprise, the bookish Miss Peabody appears to have every quality he desires…except the willingness to trust her new husband. Yet despite his family’s interference, and her steadfast independence, time and faith could make theirs a true marriage of hearts.Originally published in 2012
Marriage on the Mend: Healing Your Relationship After Crisis, Separation, or Divorce
by Penny A. Bragg Clint Bragg"Every broken marriage has the hope of becoming a saved marriage." Approximately fifty percent of the couples who sign a marriage license will also sign on the dotted line of a divorce document. In order to turn the tide of this stark statistic, couples who have considered or experienced separation or divorce must be given real tools to reconcile, restore, and rebuild their relationships. Marriage on the Mend provides these tools for couples in crisis. Clint and Penny Bragg know what it means to be that couple. After being divorced for eleven years and living 3,000 miles from each other, they were remarried--but the difficult work of restoration continued long after that second ceremony. The Braggs know that couples who reconcile face a unique set of challenges, including unresolved arguments, poor communication habits, unforgiveness, and betrayed trust. Biblically based materials are required to walk through this treacherous territory toward full healing and restoration. This practical, realistic book identifies roadblocks that may stall relationship progress, recommends ideas to deepen intimacy, offers solutions to effectively handle past hurts and conflicts, and applies Scripture to every aspect of the process in order to proactively stabilize and safeguard the marriage. At the end of each chapter, the Braggs include a prayer for couples to share to help facilitate healing. The one thing all broken relationships have in common is that true healing takes time. Using the framework of Nehemiah's effort to restore Jerusalem's walls following the Israelite's exile and captivity, Marriage on the Mend provides a clear framework for the restoration of relationships.
Marriage to a Difficult Man: The Uncommon Union of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards
by Elisasbeth DoddsWhat was Sarah Edwards doing while her husband navigated ministry difficulties and pressures, traveled often to preach, nursed his delicate health, and spent long hours in his study composing sermons and writing books? She was busy mothering their 11 children, caring for the household, warmly welcoming the many guests who came to talk to and study with her famous husband, and providing a rock of stability and sociability for her introverted husband—one of America’s most influential intellectuals and theologians. A must-read for any ministry wife or wife whose husband is necessarily very busy with work or travel, this book gives us an intimate glimpse into the Edwards’s home life, where Sarah shines as a model of motherhood, marital and ministry support, and hospitality. R. C. Sproul said of this book, “This is one of my favorite treatments of Edwards and his wife—truly a must-read."