Some Recommended Books

Allender, Dan & Longman, Tremper; Intimate Allies

Intimate Allies strips away cultural expectations and takes a fresh look at God's design for the
marriage relationship. The authors focus on five foundations taken from Genesis 1-3 and include
an extensive review of other biblical passages on marriage. Each section begins with a real-life
story concerning an unresolved marriage issue and concludes with the same story built on the
"foundation" of a godly marriage. This book cuts through our cultural expectations of marriage
and pierces to the heart of issues such as leadership, submission, conflict, disappointments,
gender differences, roles, sexuality, and shared service. It challenges readers to move their
marriages out of the mundane and into the fulfilling and enriching experiences God intended.

Anderson, Neil & Mylander, Charles; Christ Centered Marriage
The Christ Centered Marriage goes to the heart of your relationship with your spouse and with
God, allowing you to draw upon Gods promised to break free from old habits and patterns and
set your marriage free. It deals with real life problems encountered in a marriage and adds the
dimension of spiritual warfare we all face whether we are aware of it or not. This book will help
you discover the wonderful power of your identity together in Christ.

Burke, H. Dale; Different by Design
Directs the reader to discover Gods master plan for harmony between men and women in
marriage. Burke says you wont find the wisest marriage counsel on TV talk shows, best-seller
lists, or call-in radio programs. You will only find it by referring to Gods manual for life, the Bible.
As he looks for Gods perspective, Burke sees clearly defined differences between the sexes.
Differences that: involve the way we think, feel, and process information; involve the way we love
and are loved; affect every human relationship, especially marriage; ultimately find their source in
Gods creative genius.

Chapell, Bryan; Each for the Other
Each for the Other offers hope and invaluable instruction for married and engaged couples who
desire to promote healthy, grace-filled families. Chapell illustrates clearly how offering Christs
unconditional love to a mate can transform an individual and build a spiritual foundation that binds
partners together as one. Youll discover that Each for the Other isnt your typical how-to guide or
fix-it manual. Most people understand that self-sacrifice promotes healthy relationships, but
Chapell gently uncovers the biblical motivation for sacrificially serving your marriage partner as
Christ chose to serve the church.

Chapman, Gary; Five Love Languages
In Five Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman talks about how different people express love in
different ways. Some people are verbal, expressing their love in words. Others may never speak
their affection, yet they show it by the things they do. Sadly, many couples look to receive love
the same way they give it, misunderstanding their spouses. This can lead to quarrels, hurt
feelings, and even divorce. However, if you understand each other's love languages, you can
learn to give and receive love more effectively.

Chapman, Gary; The Marriage Youve Always Wanted
After the wedding ceremony, the blissful couple often uncovers some jarring realities: a trail of
dirty socks on the floor, conflicting opinions on how much money is too much for a bottle of
shampoo and a general wonderment at the question, What does it mean to merge the worlds of
two very different people? In an updated version of Toward a Growing Marriage, relationship
expert and marriage counselor Gary Chapman offers his practical wisdom on the many issues
young married couples face. His basic message: to enjoy the marriage youve always wanted,
we have to be the person Jesus has always wanted us to be. He looks at such areas as
meaningful communication, expectations about who does what around the house, and the
challenges of money management. Your Turn questions inspire further interaction between
wives and husbands. This book makes a superb sequel to The Five Love Languages as it takes
the next step in making unselfish relationships a reality.

Clarke, David; A Marriage After Gods Own Heart
A wonderful, loving marriage is an impossible dream when we go it on our ownbut it can
transform into a glorious reality with the Lord at its core. Dr. David Clarke shows how Gods heart
for couples is a relationship thats passionate, fun, deeply intimate, and sacred. See how
cultivating spiritual intimacy leads to the kind of forever love that God intended.

Cloud, Henry & Townsend, John; Boundaries in Marriage
Two lives becoming one: Thats the marriage ideal. But maybe youve discovered that its easier
said than done. In the process of knitting two souls together, its easy to tear the fabric. Thats
why boundariesthe ways we define and maintain our sense of individuality, freedom, and
personal integrityare so important. And its why the principles described in Boundaries in
Marriage are essential if you want your marriage to flourish. Youll learn how to deal with serious
violations and betrayals and develop a haven of mutual love, care, appreciation, and growth.
Boundaries in Marriage will show you: Why boundaries and the Ten Laws of Boundaries are
vital for a thriving, productive marriage; How to protect a marriage from intruders, whether
parents, other people, affairs, or personal idols; Why each partner needs to establish personal
boundaries, and how to go about it; How to work with a spouse who understands and values
boundariesand how to work with one who doesnt.

Conway, Jim & Sally; Traits of a Lasting Marriage
Respected marriage counselors Jim and Sally Conway identify 10 vital traits of thriving marriages
including lifelong commitment, effective conflict resolution, energy from friends, sexual intimacy,
time to laugh and play, realistic expectations, serving each other, and continued growth. Drawing
on a survey of 186 couples, 35 years of experience in marriage counseling, and examples from
their own marriage, they explore the importance of these traits. This popular resource for building
lasting marriages presents updated information and compelling real-life stories.

Crabb, Dr. Larry; Bringing Home the Joy
Bringing Home the Joy will show you how to strengthen and revitalize marriages new and old.
Here is a best collection of published writings from some of today's most sought-after relationship
specialists; Larry Crabb, Kevin Lehman, Les and Leslie Parrott, Gary Smalley, and Neil Clark
Warren share the secrets of how to bring greater enjoyment and vitality to a marriage--no matter
how long a couple has been married, no matter how many problems they face. Emphasizing not
only intimacy with each other, but also intimacy with God, this book offers practical help to make
the union between husband and wife increasingly joyous.

Crabb, Dr. Larry; Men and Women- Enjoying the Differences
Offers guidelines for understanding the differences between the sexes and celebrating them
rather than fighting them, with practical advice on dealing with spouse, friends, and coworkers
and identifying the unique characteristics of masculinity and femininity.

Crabb, Dr. Larry; The Marriage Builder
Psychologist Larry Crabb cuts to the heart of the biblical view of marriage: the "one-flesh"
relationship. He argues convincingly that the deepest needs of human personality -- security and
significance -- ultimately cannot be satisfied by a marriage partner. We need to turn to the Lord,
rather than our spouse, to satisfy our needs. This frees both partners for "soul oneness," a
commitment to minister to our spouse's needs rather than manipulating them to meet our own
needs. With "soul oneness" comes renewed "body oneness," where couples enjoy sexual
pleasure as an expression and outgrowth of a personal relationship. The Marriage Builder also
identifies three building blocks essential to constructing marriage: the grace of God, true marriage
commitment, and acceptance of one's mate.

Cutter, William R. M.D. & Glahn, Sandra L. ; The Contraception
Guidebook
A Comprehensive Christian Guide to Contraception The Contraception Guidebook equips you to
make fully informed decisions about the complex and deeply personal issue of contraception.
Written in a personal, engaging style by a male obstetrician/gynecologist and a female educator
and journalist, both theologians, this easy-to-read book is packed with the most current medical
information on every option, old and new. Youll also learn the success rates, ethical
considerations, and risk factors involved, gain insights from real-life couples facing different
concerns, and obtain medically reliable and biblically sound wisdom for your questions. Each
chapter ends with questions to help you and your mate communicate on key issues.

Dobson, Dr. James; Five Essentials for Lifelong Intimacy
Dr. Dobson speaks directly to the greatest concerns and questions of modern couples: Will we
grow together or apart? What can we do to keep romance fresh? With marriages crumbling all
around us, how can we cultivate an intimate relationship? Biblically sound teaching in five key
areas will help you build a strong and steadfast union: A home founded on Jesus Christ and the
practice of persistent prayer, Unswerving commitment to one another, Mutual respect and
trust, A sense of romance, and Effective communication. 5 Essentials provides practical tools
for developing a thriving, intimate union.

Dobson, Dr. James; Love for a Lifetime
Love for a Lifetime can help bring hope, harmony, and healing to millions of homes, giving men
and women powerful insights for building lasting marital harmony. Whether you are newly
engaged, recently wed, or nearing your tenth anniversary, you'll find guidance that can help you
build a marriage that will stand the test of time in Love for a Lifetime.

George, Jim & Elizabeth; Powerful Promises For Every Couple
Building A Great Marriage On Gods Great Promises. Authors Jim and Elizabeth George explore
24-incredible promises from God, and in special For Him and For Her sections they provide
instant, practical applications for putting Gods truth to work in your marriage.

Green, Daniel & Lawrenz, Mel; Why Do I feel Like Hiding
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Discover how you can break the bonds of shame and guilt that keep you from enjoying the
freedom of living in Christ.

Harley, Willard F.; His Needs-Her Needs
Marriage works only when each spouse takes the time to consider the other's needs and strives
to meet them. His Needs, Her Needs identifies the ten most vital needs of men and women and
shows husbands and wives how to satisfy those needs in their spouses. He provides guidance
for becoming irresistible to your spouse and for loving more creatively and sensitively, thereby
eliminating the problems that often lead to extramarital affairs. This material identifies the causes
of marital difficulties and instructs couples on how to prevent them, guiding them to build a
relationship that sustains romance and increases intimacy.

Harley, Willard F.; Fall In Love-Stay in Love
Fall in Love-Stay In Love weaves together the insights and techniques Dr. Harley has collected
over the years into one comprehensive plan for building and sustaining the feeling of love. In
seventeen sessions it equips you with the tools you need for a happy, successful marriage.
Discover how to fall in love by meeting each others needs. Then learn how to stay in love by
avoiding habits that chip away at your love for each other. And dont forget to master the art of
negotiating in marriage along the way.

Hybels, Bill and Lynne; Fit to be Tied
In Fit to be Tied, Bill and Lynne Hybels draw on their personal experience and guiding faith to
offer practical advice on how to enjoy a lifetime of togetherness from finding a suitable mate
and dealing with the most common marital problems to avoiding the pitfalls that can sabotage a
healthy relationship. Avoiding quick and easy answers, the Hybels write honestly about marriage
from each of their perspectives and give: Creative ways to court your spouse - Checklists for
singles - Frank illustrations - Information about family background and temperaments Help
dealing with Achilles' heels, unhealthy behaviors, and conflict

Jenkins, Jerry B.; Hedges: Loving Your Marriage Enough To
Protect It
With the divorce rate steadily climbing and infidelity creeping into even the happiest marriages, in
a society that trivializes adultery and its devastating effects, with temptation and opportunity
coming at you from all directionshow can you keep your marriage from becoming a statistic?
Jenkinss real-life stories of how temptation can slip in undetected and, in a dizzying whirl of
deception and betrayal, cause a marriage to crumble are a wake-up call for all married couples.
Jenkins advice is to: plant preventative hedges around your marriage. These hedges are
practical ways to avoid compromising situations and giving temptation a foothold in your life. He
openly shares insights from his own marriage as well as the hedges he has been using for years.

Keirsey, David and Bates, Marilyn; Please Understand Me
Dr. Keirsey challenges the reader to abandon the endless and fruitless attempt to change the
other into a carbon copy of oneself. Does your spouse's need to alphabetically organize books
on the shelves puzzle you? Do your boss's moods leave you exasperated? Do your child's
constant questions make you batty? If you've ever wanted to change your mate, your coworkers,
or a family member, then "Put down your chisel," advise the authors in this book of personality
types. We are different for a reason, and that reason is probably more good than bad. They
believe that not only is it impossible to truly change others, it's much more important to
understand and affirm differences

Mason, Mike; The Mystery of Marriage
Mason makes a poetic search for understanding of the wondrous dynamics of committed love,
muses on everyday miracles within marriage, and frankly addresses the demands to self which
true oneness requires. "A marriage is not a joining of two worlds," says the author, "but an
abandoning of two worlds in order that one new one might be formed." Rich chapters on
"Otherness," "Vows," "Intimacy," "Sex," and "Submission," lift readers above the mundane in
coupledom to view the eternal, spiritual nature of setting out on this faith-filled, "impossible," wild-
yet wonderful-frontier. This book explores the mystical and holy nature of marriage with a depth
that will forever alter how a couple relates to each other - and to God.

McCluskey, Christopher & Rachel; When Two Become One
Sexual issues are often cited as one of the primary reasons for marital conflict and divorce.
Finally, a book for Christian husbands and wives that blends the physical, mental, emotional,
spiritual, and relational aspects of marriage with the sexual. Much more than a how-to-book on
better sex, this practical, detailed resource offers a vision of lovemaking that facilitates a deeper
experience of intimacy on all planes of marriage.

Mayhall, Jack & Carol; Marriage Takes More than Love
Marriage Takes More Than Love shares a multitude of things that are vital to a good marriage: a
solid foundation in God, open and honest communication, a clear definition of roles and
responsibilities, exciting sex, and more. The difference between smooth sailing and shipwrecks
in marriage lies in what couples do about rough weather. All marriages have strengths and
weaknesses. All marriages are either dynamic or deteriorating. The husband-wife combo must
either progress or perish. A strong marriage is built by making good choices. In a his-and-hers
style, the Mayhalls show readers how to make the kind of choices in marriage that look out for the
best interests of all three parties involved-you, your spouse, and God.

Palmer, Scott & Bethany; Cents & Sensibility: How Couples Can
Agree About Money
Conflicts about money are often the key source of arguments between couples. That's because
most of the time, spouses look at financial matters very differently. One might be a "saver" while
the other is a "spender." But neither type is necessarily "right" in the way they choose to handle
family funds. This is a guidebook to help married and engaged couples build (or rebuild) their
relationship by working together on financial issues. With God's principles at work, there is hope
for arriving at financial balance! Couples learn to understand and respect each other, and by
communicating more effectively, can begin the journey to financial harmonyand joy!

Parrott, Les & Leslie; Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
Designed to equip couples in their twenties and thirties to prepare for lifelong marriage before it
even starts. The authors know from experience that many couples spend more time preparing for
their wedding than they do for marriage. Having tasted firsthand the difficulties of "wedding bell
blues," they show young couples the skills they need to make the transition from "single" to
"married" smooth and enjoyable. You'll learn how to uncover and deal with problems before they
emerge. You'll discover how to communicate, not just talk. And you'll learn the importance of
becoming "soul mates" -- a couple committed to growing together spiritually. Questions at the
end of every chapter help you explore each topic personally. Companion men's and women's
workbooks full of self-tests and exercises will help you apply what you learn.

Parrott, Les & Leslie; Saving You Second Marriage Before It
Starts
Remarriage is nearly as common in our culture as first marriages, yet more than 60 percent of
remarriages end in divorce. Second marriages with children are twice as likely to end in divorce
as remarriages without. Many couples conclude within the first months or years that their living
experiment is failing, when studies have shown that it takes two to seven years to adapt to being
a stepfamily. The wisdom and up-to-date information from these gifted marriage therapists
prepares couples for what lies ahead and enables them to tackle the challenges with faith,
perseverance, and hope. Using the same structure as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts it
will address the unique issues of "pre-remarital" families and prepare couples for what lies ahead,
enabling them to tackle the challenges with faith, perseverance, and hope. Separate workbooks
with self-tests are available for both men and women.

Penner, Clifford & Joyce; Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great
Start
Many couples put more planning into the wedding ceremony than they do for what comes after
the wedding. Intelligent, deliberate preparation for a lifetime of sexual pleasure is a worthy
investment you won't regret. Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start will guide you through an
encouraging process that begins by dispelling sexual myths and then guides you in getting to
know yourself and each other emotionally and physically. With reassuring enthusiasm and
straightforward advice learn how to clarify your expectations and pursue the joyous marital
passion described in Scripture. As your wedding day nears, this extraordinary book will help you
get your sex life off to a great start.

Rainey, Dennis; Preparing for Marriage
Preparing for Marriage is a dynamic program designed to help couples lay the foundation for a
strong, biblical marriage. Six romantic sessions and five projects can be undertaken alone or
under the guidance of a mentor.

Rainey, Dennis & Barbara; Starting Your Marriage Right
Dennis and Barbara Rainey offer pertinent advice on the issues that surface in almost every
marriage during the early years. Couples will learn how to keep the spiritual core of their
relationship, appropriately handle relations with parents and family, build a dynamic team by
working through role issues, disarm anger and offer forgiveness, meet each other's needs for
sexual expression and intimacy, and work through the lifestyle issues that often divide couples.

Rosenau, Douglas; A Celebration of Sex
Dr. Douglas Rosenau is a licensed psychologist, and a Christian sex therapist who has used his
training in theology and counseling to help Christian couples enrich and reclaim God's wonderful
gift of sexuality within marriage. A Celebration of Sex answers specific, often unasked questions
about sexual topics, presents married couples with detailed techniques and behavioral skills for
deepening sexual pleasure and intimate companionship, and is an excellent tool for premarital
education

Rosberg, Dr. Gary & Barbara; Guard Your Heart
If you havent already felt the attack, you will from time pressures, financial pressures, sexual
temptations, unrealistic expectations, and other powerful forces. Some attacks are obvious,
some subtle. If you do not guard your heart and help guard your spouses heart you will be at
risk for sliding toward disconnection, discord, and possibly emotional divorce. The book will help
you: Identify the attacks you personally face, Gather weapons to defend against specific attacks,
Guard your spouses heart, Find people to hold you accountable. As you guard your heart, you
will not only protect your marriage, but also create a legacy that will bless your children.

Smalley, Gary; Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage
Truly joyful marriages are a lot of work! In Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage, best-
selling author Gary Smalley shares the principles of strong marriages. He points out the common
problems between husbands and wives. And he shows how to turn those troubles into teamwork.
Hidden Keys of a Loving, Lasting Marriage explores: two reasons why marriages fail, how to meet
the needs of your spouse, how a husbands lack of affection weakens a marriage, crucial
differences between men and women and how to motivate your spouse to listen to you.

Smalley, Gary; Love Is a Decision
In this practical book, family counselor and best-selling author Gary Smalley, with John Trent,
reveals a simple yet profound plan for a marriage of depth, warmth, and excitement. Guide your
marriage for a lifetime by learning how to make your spouse feel truly honored, keep courtship
alive, rebuild trust, and become best friends with your family. According to Smalley, good
marriages are no accident. And deciding to love--in the practical ways outlined here--can result in
relationships that are tougher than tough times.

Smalley, Gary; Making Love Last Forever
With humor, empathy, and insight, Gary Smalley inspires you to fall in love with life and enjoy the
deep satisfaction of a lifelong love. Down-to-earth examples, touching personal experiences, and
inspiring spiritual principles will motivate you to bring about positive changes in your marriage,
whether or not your mate is a willing participant. You'll learn how to tap resources at hand to help
you make your love last forever, through all the stages of life.

Smalley, Gary; Joy That Lasts
Joy That Lasts explains how to transform the challenges, disasters, disappointments, and crises
of life into a time of personal discovery, understanding, fulfillment, satisfaction, and joy. Gary
Smalley gives insight into five truths that can transform marriage. Sharing openly from his own
relationship with his wife, Norma, Gary shows why both husbands and wives need; an
independent energy source to recharge their spiritual batteries, someone each can talk to about
anything and at any time, an understanding of their emotions and what they mean, reassurance
that their trials have meaning, a shared mission they can strive for together, and much more.

Gary Smalley has revised this book to demonstrate how the secret of a fulfilling marriage lies in
the spiritual condition of each spouse. Discover what it means to truly trust God, and how a deep
relationship with him can bring life and joy into marriage.

Snyder, Church & Barb; Incompatibility Grounds For A Great
Marriage
Chuck and Barb Snyder (who reveal that their only area of compatibility is having the same kids
and grandkids) tackle these and other questions in Incompatibility: (Still) Grounds for a Great
Marriage, an entertaining, insightful, and sensible primer on marriage for Christian couples.
Readers will learn that differences between couples are actually part of God's plan for marriage
and should be viewed as assets, not liabilities.

Stoop, David and Jan; The Complete Marriage Book
If you're wondering how to grow your marriage relationship, or if you want a one-stop look at
building a great marriage from the very beginning, you'll want to pick up The Complete Marriage
Book. Inside you will find insight and expert advice from the most respected Christian marriage
experts, including Dr. H. Norman Wright, Greg and Erin Smalley, and Les and Leslie Parrott.
Chapters include questions for discussion and a list of resources for further help in any subject
area.

From in-laws to finances, romance to child rearing, spiritual growth to intimacy, The Complete
Marriage Book shows you how to bolster every area of your relationship. With this wealth of
collective wisdom, you can take home all the tools you need to make "for better or for worse"
better than ever.

Thomas, Gary; Sacred Marriage
Starting with the discovery that the goal of marriage goes beyond personal happiness, writer and
speaker Gary Thomas invites readers to see how God can use marriage as a discipline and a
motivation to love him more and reflect more of the character of his Son. Everything about your
marriage is filled with prophetic potential, with the capacity for discovering and revealing Christs
character. The respect you accord your partner; the forgiveness you humbly seek and graciously
extend; the ecstasy, awe, and sheer fun of lovemaking; the history you and your spouse build
with one another--in these and other facets of your marriage, Sacred Marriage uncovers the
mystery of Gods overarching purpose.

Wangerin, Walter; As For Me and My House
Most books on marriage offer ten easy steps and twenty-five proven principles for achieving
marital bliss. But Walter Wangerin side-steps such easy answers and offers us instead an
intimate portrait of his own courtship and thirty-two year marriage--and a pastoral view of married
life that inspires readers to view their own marriages with new honesty and hope. Wangerin's six
tasks of marriage encourages couples to better understand and happily live out the vows they
made, giving them tools to nurture and maintain a strong marital relationship.

Warren, Neil Clark; Catching the Rhythm of Love
The greatest single thing we can do for marriages today is to encourage couples not to put too
much pressure on the relationship, to sometimes just enjoy the ride," says psychologist and
author Neil Clark Warren. Catching the Rhythm of Love is about the wonderfulness of marriage.
It cheers couples on, encourages them, inspires them, and helps them to find joy in married life.
It emphasizes laughter, romance, dreams, and hope. Backed by fascinating new research,
Catching the Rhythm of Love is a new kind of marriage manual that shows couples how to
celebrate God's special gift of love together.

Warren, Neil Clark; Forever My Love
A beautiful, yet practical gift book that will inspire married couples, as well as those considering
marriage, to develop and maintain lasting, satisfying relationships.

Wheat, M.D., Ed; Intended for Pleasure
(Read and discuss before the honeymoon)
The classic on sex in Christian marriage, now updated and expanded. The most medically
accurate description of sexual function in the male and female available today. This material is
presented in wholesome terms that would be of help to any married or soon-to-be married couple.

Wheat, M.D., Ed; Love Life for Every Married Couple
This book details the process of rediscovering the joy of marriage through practical counsel
involving communication and an understanding of each other in our sexual make-up. In Love Life
for Every Married Couple, hell help you improve your marriage through sharing, touching,
appreciating, and focusing healing attention on your mate.

Wolgemuth, Robert & Bobbie and Devries, Mark & Susan; The
Most Important Year in a Womans Life / The Most Important
Year in a Mans Life
As newlyweds, its time to ensure that your marriage can meet the challenges it will face right
around the corner. Cultivating good habits during these first twelve foundational months of your
marriage and knowing what to focus on will set the stage for years to come. The authors know
that theres a big difference between preparation and actual experience. This is your guide to
actually dealing with all the things that come after I do. In this unique flip-over format, the
chapter topics are the same but one half is written by men for the husband, and the other half is
written from a womens perspective for the wife. As a couple, youll each progress through your
part of the book and meet somewhere in the middle. Become an expert on what really makes
your spouse happy, and enjoy the benefits of a great partnership. Take an honest look at the
family you grew up in: its unwritten codes, how it has shaped you, and the ways it affects your
relationship with your mate. Learn how to speak each others language and appreciate the
qualities each of you brings to your marriage. Youll also get an eye-opening look at
communication skills, secrets for a great sex life, budget basics, dealing with in-laws, navigating
tough times, and much more. Above all, youll cultivate a spiritual unity that draws the two of you
closer to each other as you draw closer to God.

Wright, H. Norman; Communication: Key to Your Marriage
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Many specialists in family relations say the number-one problem in marriages today is not sex,
money or children, but lack of communication between husband and wife. H. Norman Wright
tackles this dilemma in the Christian book on couples communication. Presenting insightful ways
to reduce marital conflict, manage anger, build one another's self-esteem and just plain listen to
one another, Wright provides couples with the resources to understand each other at new and
deeper levels. It goes beyond talking about the differences in the way men and women
communicate - it will help you do it

Wright, H. Norman; Holding On to Romance
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Keeping your marriage alive and passionate after the honeymoon years are over.

Wright, H. Norman; So Your Getting Married
(Deals w/ all major areas of concern)
From this moment forward you can be sure that nothing in your marriage is left up to chance. In
So You're Getting Married, you'll find biblical wisdom and a rock-solid plan to help you make sure
that your life together will be the best it can be.

Young, Ed; The 10 Commandments of Marriage
The dos and donts for a lifelong covenant. Marriage is Gods idea. He planned it. He designed
it. And if you follow His blueprint, it will be more rewarding, more loving, more exciting than you
ever imagined. Post the 10 Commandments in your home. Hide them in your heart. Build your
future on solid ground.

Zacharias, Ravi; I, Isaac, take Thee, Rebekah
In the twenty-fourth chapter of Genesis a beautiful young woman offers assistance to a weary
traveler and his camels, and out of that simple action, a marriage results-a marriage that offers
profound lessons to couples today. Bible scholar and renowned speaker Ravi Zacharias draws
five points critical to the long-lasting success of every marriage from the biblical story of the
marriage of Isaac and Rebekah. Ravi explains the principles of seeking the counsel of others
when finding a mate, cherishing your partner, remaining pure, becoming a man or woman of
prayer, and, finally, risking everything in a relationship in order to experience God's ideal for love.
Couples will draw strength and wisdom for the journey of marriage as they learn what it means to
move from romance to lasting love.