Author: Gary Thomas
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310340667
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In Sacred Marriage, bestselling author Gary Thomas uncovers the ways that your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and with each other. Join over one million others who have already uncovered Thomas's tips for fostering a sacred marriage. Within the pages of Sacred Marriage, Thomas invites you to see how God can use your relationship with your spouse as a discipline and a motivation to love God more and reflect more of the character of his Son. In addition to life-changing insights from Scripture, church history, and time-tested wisdom from Christian classics, you'll find practical advice and techniques to make your marriage happier by becoming holier husbands and wives. In Sacred Marriage, Thomas will give you all of the tools you need to: Turn marital struggles into spiritual and personal appreciation Love your spouse with a stronger sense of purpose Confront your weaknesses and sin in order to grow your relationship with God and with your spouse Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse Transform a tired marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect Thomas reveals that sacred marriages teach us to love God and others well by fostering a healthy sex life, a strong prayer life, and a rich spiritual life. God uses our marriages to help us grow in character, in prayer, in worship, and in service--we just have to recognize that the purpose of marriage is holiness, not happiness. Each copy also includes thought-provoking discussion questions designed to spark conversation between couples and small groups, allowing you to dive deeper into the lessons that Thomas shares in Sacred Marriage. Join the one million others who have already started on their journey to transforming their relationship with their spouses and with their Creator.
Sacred Marriage
Author: Gary Thomas
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310340667
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In Sacred Marriage, bestselling author Gary Thomas uncovers the ways that your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and with each other. Join over one million others who have already uncovered Thomas's tips for fostering a sacred marriage. Within the pages of Sacred Marriage, Thomas invites you to see how God can use your relationship with your spouse as a discipline and a motivation to love God more and reflect more of the character of his Son. In addition to life-changing insights from Scripture, church history, and time-tested wisdom from Christian classics, you'll find practical advice and techniques to make your marriage happier by becoming holier husbands and wives. In Sacred Marriage, Thomas will give you all of the tools you need to: Turn marital struggles into spiritual and personal appreciation Love your spouse with a stronger sense of purpose Confront your weaknesses and sin in order to grow your relationship with God and with your spouse Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse Transform a tired marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect Thomas reveals that sacred marriages teach us to love God and others well by fostering a healthy sex life, a strong prayer life, and a rich spiritual life. God uses our marriages to help us grow in character, in prayer, in worship, and in service--we just have to recognize that the purpose of marriage is holiness, not happiness. Each copy also includes thought-provoking discussion questions designed to spark conversation between couples and small groups, allowing you to dive deeper into the lessons that Thomas shares in Sacred Marriage. Join the one million others who have already started on their journey to transforming their relationship with their spouses and with their Creator.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310340667
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
What if God designed marriage to make you holy instead of happy? What if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God? In Sacred Marriage, bestselling author Gary Thomas uncovers the ways that your marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and with each other. Join over one million others who have already uncovered Thomas's tips for fostering a sacred marriage. Within the pages of Sacred Marriage, Thomas invites you to see how God can use your relationship with your spouse as a discipline and a motivation to love God more and reflect more of the character of his Son. In addition to life-changing insights from Scripture, church history, and time-tested wisdom from Christian classics, you'll find practical advice and techniques to make your marriage happier by becoming holier husbands and wives. In Sacred Marriage, Thomas will give you all of the tools you need to: Turn marital struggles into spiritual and personal appreciation Love your spouse with a stronger sense of purpose Confront your weaknesses and sin in order to grow your relationship with God and with your spouse Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse Transform a tired marriage into a relationship filled with awe and respect Thomas reveals that sacred marriages teach us to love God and others well by fostering a healthy sex life, a strong prayer life, and a rich spiritual life. God uses our marriages to help us grow in character, in prayer, in worship, and in service--we just have to recognize that the purpose of marriage is holiness, not happiness. Each copy also includes thought-provoking discussion questions designed to spark conversation between couples and small groups, allowing you to dive deeper into the lessons that Thomas shares in Sacred Marriage. Join the one million others who have already started on their journey to transforming their relationship with their spouses and with their Creator.
The Divine Marriage
Author: Dr Jessica Rothmeyer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Marriages everywhere are in trouble. Schedules are more hectic, families are complicated, and daily life is lived at a fast-forward pace. How can couples maintain the sanctity of their marriage, while holding onto their emotional connection and overall satisfaction with one another? The Divine Marriage offers both wisdom and practical suggestions in how to live out a biblical marriage; one that is honoring to God and more fulfilling than most couples ever dreamed was possible. Having a better understanding of your God-given instincts as man and woman will lead you to a deeper spiritual awareness for yourself and your partner. These practical skills and step by step instructions will lead to increased intimacy, forgiveness and restored affection you for one another. As you are able to demonstrate these vital biblical truths within your relationship, you will surely inspire your family, friends and even your children, as they see the miraculous changes in your marriage.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Marriages everywhere are in trouble. Schedules are more hectic, families are complicated, and daily life is lived at a fast-forward pace. How can couples maintain the sanctity of their marriage, while holding onto their emotional connection and overall satisfaction with one another? The Divine Marriage offers both wisdom and practical suggestions in how to live out a biblical marriage; one that is honoring to God and more fulfilling than most couples ever dreamed was possible. Having a better understanding of your God-given instincts as man and woman will lead you to a deeper spiritual awareness for yourself and your partner. These practical skills and step by step instructions will lead to increased intimacy, forgiveness and restored affection you for one another. As you are able to demonstrate these vital biblical truths within your relationship, you will surely inspire your family, friends and even your children, as they see the miraculous changes in your marriage.
Sacred Marriages
Author: Martti Nissinen
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 157506572X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
The title of this volume, Sacred Marriages, consciously plays with the traditional concept of sacred marriage, but the plural form, “sacred marriages,” gives the reader an idea that something more is at stake here than a monomaniacal idea of manifestations deriving from a single prototype. Following the guidelines of one of the contributors, Ruben Zimmermann, the editors tentatively define “sacred marriage” as a “real or symbolic union of two complementary entities, imagined as gendered, in a religious context.” “Sacred marriages” (plural), then, refers to various expressions of this kind of union in different cultures that seek to overcome, to cite Zimmermann again, “the great dualism of human and cosmic existence.” The subtitle indicates that the contributors are primarily interested in different aspects of the divine-human sexual metaphor—that is, the imagining and reenactment of a gendered relationship between the human and divine worlds. This metaphor, which is essentially about relationship rather than sexual acts, can find textual, ritual, mythical, and social expressions in different times and places. Indeed, the sacred marriage ritual itself should be considered not a manifestation of the “sacralized power of sexuality experienced in sexual intercourse” but one way of objectifying the divine-human sexual metaphor.
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 157506572X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
The title of this volume, Sacred Marriages, consciously plays with the traditional concept of sacred marriage, but the plural form, “sacred marriages,” gives the reader an idea that something more is at stake here than a monomaniacal idea of manifestations deriving from a single prototype. Following the guidelines of one of the contributors, Ruben Zimmermann, the editors tentatively define “sacred marriage” as a “real or symbolic union of two complementary entities, imagined as gendered, in a religious context.” “Sacred marriages” (plural), then, refers to various expressions of this kind of union in different cultures that seek to overcome, to cite Zimmermann again, “the great dualism of human and cosmic existence.” The subtitle indicates that the contributors are primarily interested in different aspects of the divine-human sexual metaphor—that is, the imagining and reenactment of a gendered relationship between the human and divine worlds. This metaphor, which is essentially about relationship rather than sexual acts, can find textual, ritual, mythical, and social expressions in different times and places. Indeed, the sacred marriage ritual itself should be considered not a manifestation of the “sacralized power of sexuality experienced in sexual intercourse” but one way of objectifying the divine-human sexual metaphor.
Divine Marriage
Author: Luis Román
Publisher: XO Publishing
ISBN: 1950113728
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Marriage is God's idea. The world views marriage as a social contract that changes according to the culture of the day. But the truth is, it is a divine covenant with an unchanging God who promises His blessings when we live by His design. Divine Marriage, by Luis and Kristen Román, is a practical guide to help you and your spouse experience the presence of God in every area of your relationship. In this book, you will learn: The benefits of living in a covenant marriage How our differences are our greatest strength How to experience deeper levels of communication God’s design for sexual fulfillment How to overcome the enemies that rob our peace Supernatural solutions for family finances How to raise secure and happy children who love God Practical wisdom for blended families
Publisher: XO Publishing
ISBN: 1950113728
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Marriage is God's idea. The world views marriage as a social contract that changes according to the culture of the day. But the truth is, it is a divine covenant with an unchanging God who promises His blessings when we live by His design. Divine Marriage, by Luis and Kristen Román, is a practical guide to help you and your spouse experience the presence of God in every area of your relationship. In this book, you will learn: The benefits of living in a covenant marriage How our differences are our greatest strength How to experience deeper levels of communication God’s design for sexual fulfillment How to overcome the enemies that rob our peace Supernatural solutions for family finances How to raise secure and happy children who love God Practical wisdom for blended families
Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan
Author: USCCB Publishing
Publisher: Usccb Pub.
ISBN: 9781601370921
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
"Developed by the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops"--T.p. verso.
Publisher: Usccb Pub.
ISBN: 9781601370921
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
"Developed by the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops"--T.p. verso.
The Sacred Search
Author: Gary Thomas
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 0830781927
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Bestselling author Gary Thomas transforms the way you look at romantic relationships. His unique perspective on dating will prepare you for a satisfying, spiritually enriching marriage. In the revised edition of his hit book The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas helps single people of all ages make wise marital choices by rethinking what basis those choices should be made on. You will be encouraged to think beyond finding your “soul mate” and instead adopt a more biblical search for a “sole mate”—someone who will walk with you on your spiritual journey. Thomas asks, What if we focused on why we should get married more than on who to marry? What if being “in love” isn’t a good enough reason to get married? And most of all, what if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? The Sacred Search casts a vision for building a relationship around shared spiritual mission—and making marriage with eternity at its heart.
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 0830781927
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Bestselling author Gary Thomas transforms the way you look at romantic relationships. His unique perspective on dating will prepare you for a satisfying, spiritually enriching marriage. In the revised edition of his hit book The Sacred Search, Gary Thomas helps single people of all ages make wise marital choices by rethinking what basis those choices should be made on. You will be encouraged to think beyond finding your “soul mate” and instead adopt a more biblical search for a “sole mate”—someone who will walk with you on your spiritual journey. Thomas asks, What if we focused on why we should get married more than on who to marry? What if being “in love” isn’t a good enough reason to get married? And most of all, what if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? The Sacred Search casts a vision for building a relationship around shared spiritual mission—and making marriage with eternity at its heart.
Foreverland
Author: Heather Havrilesky
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062984497
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A Recommended Read from: Good Morning America • Good Housekeeping • Esquire • Shondaland • Atlanta Journal-Constitution • The Week • Lit Hub • Publishers Weekly An illuminating, poignant, and savagely funny examination of modern marriage from Ask Polly advice columnist Heather Havrilesky If falling in love is the peak of human experience, then marriage is the slow descent down that mountain, on a trail built from conflict, compromise, and nagging doubts. Considering the limited economic advantages to marriage, the deluge of other mate options a swipe away, and the fact that almost half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce anyway, why do so many of us still chain ourselves to one human being for life? In Foreverland, Heather Havrilesky illustrates the delights, aggravations, and sublime calamities of her marriage over the span of fifteen years, charting an unpredictable course from meeting her one true love to slowly learning just how much energy is required to keep that love aflame. This refreshingly honest portrait of a marriage reveals that our relationships are not simply “happy” or “unhappy,” but something much murkier—at once unsavory, taxing, and deeply satisfying. With tales of fumbled proposals, harrowing suburban migrations, external temptations, and the bewildering insults of growing older, Foreverland is a work of rare candor and insight. Havrilesky traces a path from daydreaming about forever for the first time to understanding what a tedious, glorious drag forever can be.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062984497
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A Recommended Read from: Good Morning America • Good Housekeeping • Esquire • Shondaland • Atlanta Journal-Constitution • The Week • Lit Hub • Publishers Weekly An illuminating, poignant, and savagely funny examination of modern marriage from Ask Polly advice columnist Heather Havrilesky If falling in love is the peak of human experience, then marriage is the slow descent down that mountain, on a trail built from conflict, compromise, and nagging doubts. Considering the limited economic advantages to marriage, the deluge of other mate options a swipe away, and the fact that almost half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce anyway, why do so many of us still chain ourselves to one human being for life? In Foreverland, Heather Havrilesky illustrates the delights, aggravations, and sublime calamities of her marriage over the span of fifteen years, charting an unpredictable course from meeting her one true love to slowly learning just how much energy is required to keep that love aflame. This refreshingly honest portrait of a marriage reveals that our relationships are not simply “happy” or “unhappy,” but something much murkier—at once unsavory, taxing, and deeply satisfying. With tales of fumbled proposals, harrowing suburban migrations, external temptations, and the bewildering insults of growing older, Foreverland is a work of rare candor and insight. Havrilesky traces a path from daydreaming about forever for the first time to understanding what a tedious, glorious drag forever can be.
An Impossible Marriage
Author: Laurie Krieg
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830847944
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
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.
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830847944
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
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.
God’S Divine Order in Marriage . . .
Author: Dr. Beatrice Hornsby
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543428460
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Through a lack of knowledge, you may not be fulfilled in your marriage . . . Arm yourself with Gods mind-set! Experience God in your marriage. Confront the enemy from a position of knowing Gods order in your marriage. Is there so much chaos in your marriage? Do you wonder if God cares about your marriage? Do you desire to make your marriage work? Are you blaming yourself for your marriage being on the brink of failure? If these and many more of the above questions are bothering you, then you need to know Gods mind pertaining to the institution of marriage. He created marriage, and he alone through his Word knows how this operates. Only he has got the know-how in this manual, his Word.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1543428460
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Through a lack of knowledge, you may not be fulfilled in your marriage . . . Arm yourself with Gods mind-set! Experience God in your marriage. Confront the enemy from a position of knowing Gods order in your marriage. Is there so much chaos in your marriage? Do you wonder if God cares about your marriage? Do you desire to make your marriage work? Are you blaming yourself for your marriage being on the brink of failure? If these and many more of the above questions are bothering you, then you need to know Gods mind pertaining to the institution of marriage. He created marriage, and he alone through his Word knows how this operates. Only he has got the know-how in this manual, his Word.
The Meaning of Marriage
Author: Timothy Keller
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 1594631875
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 1594631875
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
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.