Marriage Ministry

What does the Bible say about marriage? This brand-new audiobook provides a concise, easy-to-listen-to resource on the biblical teachings of marriage. There are 12 sections, each addressing a common question relating to the overall topic.

Personal stories, categorized scriptures, and practical advice make the What the Bible Says About... series perfect for personal and ministry use. Other titles in the series address important contemporary topics, such as money, divorce, and grieving.

The Bible is unambiguously clear about marriage's definition and purpose. So, Christians are for marriage. The Bible's witness on marriage doesn't allow for same-sex marriage, not because the Bible gives attention to same-sex marriage, but because the biblical narrative on marriage doesn't conceive of same-sex marriage as within the realm of possibility. Yet, many Christians live among neighbors and under law-makers who disagree. So, what now?

Respected Christian couples open up about the wisdom that has made the difference in their marriage. Nearly 20 of today’s Christian authors, speakers, and entertainers relay their joys and fears, their triumphs and failures - and the advice that got them through - in this inspiring collection from Focus on the Family. The names of these husbands and wives, like their experiences, will be familiar to anyone who’s ever said, "I do". But the transforming advice these couples received when they needed it most is what will motivate you and your spouse - whether you’re newlyweds or in your golden years - to strengthen your relationship.

Happy marriages are becoming extinct. Most couples are tolerating one another or constantly on the brink of divorce. Internationally, divorce rates are at all-time highs. Working marriages are the foundation of our society and our world. We need to make marriages work to restore sanctity and soundness to our family structures.

You are about to discover how to turn your marriage to a happy, healthy, and fulfilling one for yourself and your spouse until death do you apart! How do you set your marriage up for success to increase your odds of making it to the "till death do us part"? What are the dos and don’ts that will support you throughout your journey? Well, the secret is to go back to the one who instituted marriage. You cannot do it by modeling what celebrities as well as friends do on magazines, social media, TV shows, etc.

Whether you are newlyweds, been happily married a while, or currently going through a rough patch in your marriage, the following statement is truly true. Arguments will happen. Even the best of marriages will have arguments. Yes, even in your happy marriage you will have arguments. I’m not wishing bad on your relationship. No person is perfect, right? Which means no two "persons" in a relationship are perfect. What separates “good” marriages from “bad” marriages isn’t the absence of arguments.

If you are feeling chained to or curious about sex but also trying to live your life for God, this audiobook is for you. It sounds crazy to form a sentence that way, but that is who I was. I was a young girl who loved God and deeply wanted to live a good Christian life, but I became caught up in wanting to feel wanted.

The best marriages are not necessarily the most perfect and picturesque. Marriage is about walking together through all of life's ups and downs; its challenges and triumphs. Collecting true stories from some of today's best writers, Dawn Camp offers listeners a chance to sit back and reflect on the heart of marriage. With poignant prose, this collection is a great gift for the bride-to-be, the couple celebrating a significant anniversary, or for any time listeners need a lift.

What kind of advice would married couples in the Bible give to couples today? The Bible provides a rich history about couples who experienced every imaginable hardship and obstacle. Now, their experiences come to life in How to Build a Lasting Marriage. This is a practical book for couples who want to build an enduring marriage based on biblical truths.

Discover God's prescriptions for a happy and blessed marriage! No matter how much you love your fiance or spouse, you must also consider God's love for you both. Have you ever wished you knew more about what God wants for your marriage? Are you interested in gaining a better understanding of this sacrament? Can God's love and wisdom help you get through tough times? This book explains where love comes from, God's role in preparation for marriage, and what to do when your marriage hits muddy water.

In Every Man's Marriage, you can discover the common misconceptions about what it means to exercise biblical authority and understand the role of submission in the marriage relationship. This groundbreaking book can help men grasp and apply essential but often overlooked principles for marital leadership.

This is for all you women, who have suffered loss, are grieving, and just tired. Believe that there is an opportunity for happiness and an answer for sin. This book shares my troubled relationships, loneliness, and abandonment. It reveals my testimonies and prayers that will help you find your way out.

Seven great chapters on the foundations of marriage and family, including "Why Women Are Weird & Men Are a Mess", "How to Love Your Spouse - Regardless", "Why Christian Children Rebel", and more.

Your parents’ marital choices have greatly affected your own attitudes and actions in marriage, for better or worse. Your choices will affect your children, and grandchildren, and so on. It’s time to get proactive about your marriage legacy. Dr. Crawford and Karen Loritts have been married 45 years and have spent the last 30 years speaking on marriage. This book contains their most successful, proven material.

Lasting Marriage is an encouraging and insightful book that will help your marriage grow and strengthen in love and service to each other. You will learn how your marriage can become one of those success stories you hear about. You will be more in love with your spouse at your 50th wedding anniversary than on your wedding day. By knowing and applying God's meaning and purpose of marriage into your relationship, you will have a lasting marriage.

What does it take to get along for a lifetime? Men and women share a deadly problem that kills good relating. The problem is this: We are committed, first of all, to ourselves. Each of us, without blushing, holds fast to an overriding concern for our own well-being. Giving numerous examples from his counseling and speaking ministry, Crabb explores how we can turn away from ourselves and toward each other, how we can become what he calls "other-centered." Dr. Crabb maintains that men and women are different in important ways that can lead to a deep enjoyment of one another.

Nobody is immune to disappointment. Unfortunately, at some point all of us will face that horrific moment when the bottom completely drops out of out of our life, leaving us broken, devastated, and desperately searching for God's grace. Pastor and theologian Robert Bugh has experienced unthinkable pain and disappointment firsthand, having lost both his wife and his best friend to cancer within a year and a half of each other.

Do you know your child's 9 needs? The love you have for your children can give them a foundation for life - provided you show it in the ways they need most. Using a child's language of love, you'll learn how to meet your child's 9 needs for security, play, affirmation, guidance, family, discipline, respect, independence, and hope. Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall are president and vice president of communication ministries for MOPS International Inc, a Denver-based organization dedicated to nurturing mothers of preschoolers.

After God had created man and other creatures, everything was good except for one thing: "It is not good for man to be alone". A woman was needed in order for "everything" to be good. Women are the crown of creation. Without a woman, a man is not complete.

What does the Bible say about relationships? This brand-new audiobook provides a concise, easy-to-listen-to resource on the biblical teachings on relationships. Featuring 12 sections, each addressing a common question relating to the overall topic. Personal stories, categorized scriptures, and practical advice make the What the Bible Says About... series perfect for personal and ministry use. Other titles in the series address important contemporary topics-like marriage, divorce, and grieving.