Heart Centered Marriage

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.

"People say our marriage is impossible." Laurie and Matt Krieg are in a mixed-orientation marriage: a marriage in which at least one partner's primary attraction isn't toward the gender of their spouse. In the Kriegs' case, Laurie is primarily attracted to women—and so is Matt. Some find the idea of mixed-orientation marriage bewildering or even offensive. But as the Kriegs have learned, nothing is impossible with God—and that's as true of their marriage as anyone else's. In An Impossible Marriage, the Kriegs tell their story: how they met and got married, the challenges and breakthroughs of their journey, and what they've learned about marriage along the way. Christianity teaches us that marriage is a picture of Jesus’ love for the church—and that's just as true in a mixed-orientation marriage as in a straight one. With vulnerability and wisdom, this book lays out an engaging picture of marriage in all its pain and beauty. It's a picture that points us, over and over again, to the love and grace of Jesus—as marriage was always meant to do.

In a world filled with challenges, distractions, and shifting values, "The Heart of Marriage" offers a refreshing and inspiring guide for couples seeking to build a strong, God-centered relationship. This book is a heartfelt journey into the profound beauty of marriage as seen through the lens of Christian faith and love. Discover the Keys to a God-Centered Marriage: Foundation of Faith: Explore how a solid foundation in faith can strengthen your marriage, providing unwavering support through life's storms. Finding God's Purpose: Uncover the purpose God has in store for your marriage, and learn how to align your goals with His divine plan. The Power of Prayer: Experience the transformative impact of prayer in your relationship as you draw nearer to each other and to God. Love and Sacrifice: Embrace a Christ-centered perspective on love and sacrifice, and witness how it can deepen your connection. Communication: Learn the art of communication, bridging gaps with grace, and nurturing understanding in your marriage. Forgiveness: Discover the healing power of forgiveness and how it can mend wounds, fostering a renewed sense of love. Building a Christ-Like Marriage: Journey together toward building a marriage that reflects the love of Christ, both in your home and in the world. and more. "The Heart of Marriage" is not just a book; it's a guide for couples who seek to build a strong, enduring, and God-centered relationship. Through its pages, you'll discover the transformative power of faith, love, and God's grace in your marriage-a journey that promises fulfillment, joy, and a deeper connection with each other and with God. This book is a celebration of the beauty of marriage, where hearts are entwined, and love is everlasting.

Tying the Knot by Rob Green offers soon-to-be-married couples a practical vision of Christ-centered marriage that is realistic, hopeful, and actionable. With homework to help any counselor or couple put crucial lessons into practice, Tying the Knot is a highly relevant premarital counseling book. This eight-session study guides couples through issues like conflict, expectations, communication, finances, and intimacy, showing how each can be successfully resolved with Christ at the center of the marriage. Knowing the stresses and needs of a couple in their season of engagement, Green has helpfully designed the study to require a manageable (and healthy) 60 minutes of at-home work per session, with questions and exercises to build communication and intimacy at the end of each chapter. Tying the Knot also includes an appendix for mentors, making it easy for a married couple, lay leader, or counselor to lead an engaged couple through the book. Field-tested and recommended by multiple counselors in a thriving counseling practice, Tying the Knot has already guided many couples into a stronger and more joyful union. Let this eight-week premarital study reorient your life and marriage around Christ, so you both will experience all the blessings of marriage as God designed it.

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Updated with Discussion Questions and Two Bonus Chapters When you say "I do," you begin the journey of a lifetime— and you have dreams of that journey being perfect. But it won't take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. A long-term, vibrant marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance—it needs the life-changing power of the gospel. In this rebranded edition of What Did You Expect?, popular author and pastor Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make six biblical commitments to the Lord and to one another. These commitments, which include a lifestyle of confession and forgiveness, building trust, and appreciating differences, will equip couples to cultivate thriving, joy-filled marriages built on Christ.