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You are living in a fatherless world. But God is re-fathering the world! We are in a sense born fatherless, whether we have earthly fathers or not. This is a result of the terrible thing called sin and death. Earthly fathers, even in their best efforts, cannot entirely give children the fathering they need, because they are never fully connected to the heavenly Father in this life. But we first need to discover our fatherlessness before we can be...
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Explore the intricate tapestry of love, commitment, and the ever-changing dynamics of marriage in the modern world. Delve into the evolving landscape of this fundamental institution, examining the motivations, challenges, and consequences that shape the lives of countless individuals and society at large. From changing gender roles and technology's impact to the influence of societal pressures, discover the factors contributing to the unraveling of...
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Book 2 of The Moralities of Marriage, continuation of the saga from By Consequence of Marriage. With Fitzwilliam Darcy hopelessly tangled in his family's lies and deceit in Kent, reinforcements are on the way in the form of his cousin, Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam, and his secret fiancee, Elizabeth Bennet. Two generations of the Fitzwilliam family clash at Rosings and the matrimonial futures of both Darcy and Richard hang in the balance. When Lady...
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Make your marriage the best it can be by putting God at the center. Marriage is a beautiful blessing when husband and wife remain under God's umbrella of wisdom and guidance. He holds answers to every challenge, healing for every hurt, provision for every need, and is the source for every joy. God's Wisdom® for Your Marriage has been created to emphasize togetherness-not just with each other, but with Him-in all aspects of your relationship. Topics...
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Marriage was God's idea. He decided that man and woman should be "one flesh". Furthermore, the Bible says "God is love." Unfortunately, many couples never learned to love each other. A feeling, passion or some other influence brought them together, but they never learned how to study or explore each other, or discover what makes them happy. When you do not know another person it is impossible to love them because you do not know what pleases or annoys...
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One of four definitions of the word FORMULA is "a general law", and examples are given ofmathematical and chemical formulae.Another is a list of the substances used in making something, such as a medicine, a fuel, a drink,and so on, sometimes also including a description of how they are to be mixed.A third definition defines FORMULA as a combination of things, events and the like, that will leadalmost unavoidably to the stated or expected result.And...
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Over half of all marriages end in divorce. We hear stories all the time about what went wrong. But how often do we hear about what goes right in the marriages of couples who stay together? Here is a collection of wisdom and insight on what makes a marriage work over the long haul-and what makes couples able to stand up and affirm that "they still do" after all these years. Featuring popular speakers from the "I Still Do" rallies and marriage conferences...
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Couples can change the path of their marriage through the lessons on the purpose of marriage from the popular book Sacred Marriage, now in a gift format. Includes devotions, excerpts from Sacred Marriage, and Scriptures from the New International Version. Makes a perfect wedding or shower gift!
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Reflecting on forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant for all the best reasons.
Even in the days when people commonly stayed married "'til death do us part," there has never been a generation whose view of marriage was high enough, says Pastor John Piper. That is all the more true in our casual times.
Though personal selfishness and cultural bondage obstruct...
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“The Marriage Gift” will inspire and equip you to pray boldly and specifically every day of the year to grow in confidence and intimacy with both your spouse and the Lord.
Prayer is one of the greatest assets to your marriage. Whether you already feel comfortable praying together or need help kickstarting your prayer life, “The Marriage Gift” is your go-to guide for bold, powerful prayers for your marriage.
Filled with practical, real-world...
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Grab your bags! We are going on an adventure! Marriage is a gift from the Father. It is an adventure we get to share with the one the Lord created just for us. Like any great adventure, there is work we must do, that is necessary if it is going to be successful! Let's be real! Marriage is beautiful, but it is also hard. Godly guidance is needed along the way if we are going to happily arrive at our destination. What is our destination!?! Till death...
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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...
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A Gracious, Biblical Model for Marriage
Married Christians, and those preparing for marriage, know that they're sinners-and that their sin threatens God's great purposes for their union, including mutual support, companionship, and intimacy. But how often do believers recognize that they are also saints, equipped through God's power to create a healthy, loving marriage?
In Gospel-Shaped Marriage, Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn encourage couples with...
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The release of the landmark first edition of God, Marriage, and Family provided an integrated, biblical treatment of God's purposes for the home. Since then, explain authors Andreas Köstenberger and David Jones, the crisis confronting modern households has only intensified, and yet the solution remains the same: obedience to and application of God's Word.
In the second edition of God, Marriage, and Family, Köstenberger and Jones explore the latest...
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A Good Marriage Begins with God.
It is our natural tendency to seek personal happiness and satisfaction in marriage. We often give our own needs, wants, and goals first priority. But what is God's design for our marriages? With clarity and conviction, Christopher Ash turns us away from marriage for ourselves and toward marriage in the service of God. With practical applications for everyday life, Ash shows us God's purposes and patterns for every...
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Which road are you on for your marriage-yours or God's? Inspired by the heartwarming movie No Greater Love, executive producer Russ Rice and co-writer and director Brad Silverman have created this 90-day devotional for couples to help husbands and wives dig deeper into the mystery of marriage, addressing what it means to truly love your spouse in the sacrificial and unconditional way God loves us. Each devotion invites couples to keep God at the center...
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In the fabric of existence, the author's fascination with courtship and marriage began in the corridors of academia during his undergraduate years. Assigned to probe into the spheres of interpersonal relations with little knowledge that this academic pursuit would soon be transformed into a profound exploration of faith, love, and the divine workings of human connections, he embarked on a journey initially devoid of spiritual dispositions. The pivotal...
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Seven Things Your Marriage Will Need! This book is for single adults who wish to get married and for men and women already living together. It seeks to help individuals planning to choose a marriage mate, couples in the dating or courtship stage, and husbands and wives understand what it takes to create a happy and fulfilling marriage! Here is why: People who enter relationships without knowing their responsibilities get hurt in their bodies, minds,...
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