The Meaning of Marriage

The Meaning of Marriage
Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: Penguin Books
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1594631875

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.

How to Prepare for a Happy Marriage; Amazing Guide for Single and Married

How to Prepare for a Happy Marriage; Amazing Guide for Single and Married
Author: Joseph Moshood
Publisher: Joseph Moshood
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2012-06-29
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1478158824

This 87 pages and 5,632 words book deals with dating or courtship advice, relationship advice, sex advice, resolving martial conflicts and marriage repair, money management in the home and Child training principles. Issues covered in this book include the following: *MONEY MANAGEMENT IN THE HOME: Your goals in money management should include Giving unto the Lord, Avoiding financial bondage through debt, Providing for the needs of the family and Save for emergency. Read books and other materials on finance regularly. Say no to pressure from family and friends. Pray about all financial issues, companies that you invested in and commit your monthly plans to God. *EXTENTED FAMILY AND VISITATION: Extended family and in-laws are close relations from both angles. Love, care and understanding should be your guiding principles in relating with in-laws and extended family. Religious programmes supersede all extended family programmes. All close ties to extended family or in-laws before marriage should be broken-off after marriage. You should endeavor not to tell in-laws about your family. Rather you should take all family needs to God in prayer first or consult spirit filled leaders. In-laws should be visited in times of needs and whenever you dim necessary they should be visited. *CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN THE HOME: Conflict is a reality of life. One of the causes of crisis in the home is allowing pressure from friends and relatives to increase demand on spouse. Why you should resolve crisis among you should be based on Love for each other, Stability of home and ministry and Good example to our children. * CHILD REARING AND TRAINING: The minimum of two years child spacing is encouraged by family planning experts. You need to agree on the type of family planning method e.g. calendar method, use of condom at times. Guide them on how to choose friends and to avoid corrupting relationship. We will nurture our children to spiritual and physical maturity. Inculcate personal study skills in our children and encourage them to study for at least 2 hours at home. Taking away privilege that the child cherish and Proximity time-out (involving isolating the child emotionally without physical distance) are effective methods of training your children. . *SEX AND PREPARING FOR HONEYMOON THROUGHOUT YOUR MARRIAGE: Sex questions that you need to answer while in courtship are -How frequent should you have sex? What are other ways to promote excitement in your marriage apart from sex? Sex like any other human activity, can be planned and learnt. Make time for each other at least once a week: not family, no friends, and no business. It is also a way to sparkle one's sex life. Marriage is created for the following reasons, companionship completeness and communication. *SENSUAL LOVING ? THE GATEWAY TO LASTING RELATIONSHIP: According to some sex experts, the best sex is married sex, as long as it contains the ingredient that many happy husbands and wives secretly share sensuality. The stress reducing effects of sensual touch can set the stage for fulfilling love-making. If sex is the fire in marriage, I can conclude that sensuality is the spark that keeps it burning. *WONDERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF MARRIED SEX: Some people argued that sex can reduce the lifespan of a man. Sex Boosts Immunity: Good sexual health may be equated to better physical health. Sex Relieves Stress: One major benefit of sex is lower blood pressure and overall stress reduction as opined by Scottish researchers in the journal Biological psychology.. Other benefits of sex were stated in this book. Keywords Dating or courtship advice, Relationship advice, Sex advice, Resolving Martial conflicts and marriage repair, Money management in the home, Child training principles

An Impossible Marriage

An Impossible Marriage
Author: Laurie Krieg
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2020-10-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830847944

Laurie and Matt Krieg are in a mixed-orientation marriage: Laurie is primarily attracted to women—and so is Matt. With vulnerability and wisdom, they tell the story of how they met and got married, the challenges and breakthroughs of their journey, and what they've learned about how marriage is meant to point us to the love and grace of Jesus.

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Author: Mark Manson
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 006245773X

#1 New York Times Bestseller Over 10 million copies sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek. There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

Not Yet Married

Not Yet Married
Author: Marshall Segal
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433555484

Life Is Never Mainly About Love and Marriage. So Learn to Live and Date for More. Many of you grew up assuming that marriage would meet all of your needs and unlock God's purposes for you. But God has far more planned for you than your future marriage. Not Yet Married is not about waiting quietly in the corner of the world for God to bring you "the one," but about inspiring you to live and date for more now. If you follow Jesus, the search for a spouse is no longer a pursuit of the perfect person, but a pursuit of more of God. He will likely write a love story for you different than the one you would write for yourself, but that's because he loves you and knows how to write a better story. This book was written to help you find real hope, happiness, and purpose in your not-yet-married life.

Your Marriage God's Way Workbook

Your Marriage God's Way Workbook
Author: Scott LaPierre
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-09-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736983996

Apply God’s Wisdom to Your Marriage God designed the unique covenant between a man and a woman to be a lifelong partnership that brings joy, support, and stability to both their lives. You can experience this fulfillment for yourself when you follow His plan as the foundation for the relationship between you and your loved one. This companion to Your Marriage God’s Way invites you to work together with your spouse to take a closer look at the biblical principles for this precious contract and make them an active part of your own marriage. You will build a stronger relationship and deeper faith as you understand the unique roles God has given each of you identify ways you can better help, encourage, and support each other make serving God the focal point of your marriage No matter how long you’ve been married, there is always room to grow in your relationship by placing Christ at its center. With the help of the Your Marriage God’s Way Workbook, bring your hearts closer together and experience the fullness God has in store for both of you.

The Meaning of Marriage Study Guide

The Meaning of Marriage Study Guide
Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources
Total Pages: 110
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310870038

Timothy and Kathy Keller will show you a portrait of marriage as it's meant to be according to the Bible...by first throwing out most of what we've been taught about love. Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that marriage does not mean 'til death do us part, but merely for as long as my needs are being met; and that when serious differences arise, divorce is the best solution. But all of these modern-day assumptions miss what marriage is really about. In this six-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Timothy Keller, along with Kathy, his wife of forty years, draws a profound portrait of marriage from the pages of Scripture that neither idealizes nor rejects the institution but points us back to the relationship between God and man. The result is a vision for marriage that is refreshingly frank and unsentimental, yet hopeful and beautiful. This study is for anyone from singles to couples considering marriage to those who have been married for any length of time. Sessions include: Service: Marriage Isn't about You Covenant: Created to Make Promises Roles: Loving through Mutual Submission Singleness: Strengthening the Spiritual Family Sex: The Act of Covenant Renewal Hope: Seeing the Great Horizon Designed for use with The Meaning of Marriage Video Study (sold separately).

A 14-Day Romance Challenge

A 14-Day Romance Challenge
Author: Sharon Jaynes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736969691

Captivate Your Husband All Over Again More than 250 ways to WOW your man Does your marriage need a little help in the romance department? Has it grown ho-hum in the daily routine? If so, it's time to spice up your relationship and rekindle the passion with hundreds of creative ways to show your man just how much you love him. Bestselling author and conference speaker Sharon Jaynes offers heart-stirring inspiration and simple ideas that will put a smile on your husband's face and a spark in your marriage. Get ready to... wow your guy with simple acts of affection he'll treasure for a lifetime wake up the passion that was God's idea in the first place watch your marriage grow stronger and your love grow deeper Take the 14-Day Romance Challenge— and make your husband feel like the luckiest man on earth.

The Flirtation Experiment

The Flirtation Experiment
Author: Lisa Jacobson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0785246894

From popular Christian voices Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer, The Flirtation Experiment inspires you to strengthen your marriage with a fun, unexpected approach that leads to the depth, richness, and closeness you desire. Romance novels, Hallmark movies . . . the immense demand for romantic stories reveals a deep, unsatisfied longing that can be found in many marriages, but does it have to be that way? Is it possible that the best marriage has to offer can grow, rather than fade after you say “I do”? Lisa and Phylicia say, “Absolutely yes!” So what is the secret to a happy, thriving, loving marriage, where the fire of romance and close friendship do not fade? While The Flirtation Experiment includes the frisky side of marriage, it’s far more than a good romp. By degrees, each chapter takes you to a deeper place, covering themes every beautiful marriage has in common, such as covenant, healing, and hope. After reading The Flirtation Experiment, wives will be filled with hope and encouragement for how they can make a powerful, positive change in their marriages, become empowered to pursue their husbands romantically, understand the Bible invites women to be proactive in their marriages, be motivated to consistently love in creative ways, and forge closeness and intimacy in their marriages. “Intentional flirting keeps a positive lightness in the atmosphere and improves our overall communication,” says Jacobson. “My light flirtations bring us closer in meaningful ways and lead to connection on a deeper level. It helps us discover true romance waiting for us in everyday situations.” Perfect for the wife who wants romance, passion, and the closeness that only comes from a deep heart connection but isn’t sure where to start, The Flirtation Experiment is a candid, real-life record of two Christian women from different seasons of life who discovered they could make a significant impact on their marriage relationships, one small flirtatious experiment at a time. Readers can go deeper by using The Flirtation Experiment Workbook.

7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage

7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage
Author: Kim Kimberling, PhD
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310342287

All of us want an enduring marriage, a beautiful marriage we can believe in. That kind of marriage happens through intimacy. Intimacy requires hard work and a guide. Dr. Kim Kimberling is that guide and this book and its tools will show you how communication and intimacy in marriage can be yours. Kimberling offers insights like connecting every day in spite of what’s in the way, learning how to fight in the right ways, stopping the insanity of doing the same thing over and over even when it isn’t working, and finding that the best sex ever is well within the context of Christian marriages. Once these 7 secrets are a part of your marriage, you can stand together and fight anything that would ever try to tear your marriage apart. Whether you have just celebrated your first anniversary or your fiftieth, 7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage by Dr. Kim Kimberling is for you. If you have a good marriage, this book can help you have a great marriage. If you are struggling, Kim Kimberling will help you turn the corner and make your marriage into what you want it to be.