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Power of Commitment : A Guide to Active, Lifelong Love - Scott M. Stanley,
Gary Smalley
What is commitment and what's so scary about it?
How can we better understand and appreciate the value of commitment and make it
last—for a lifetime? In his new book, Scott Stanley, best-selling marriage expert,
reveals that the secret ingredient for finding lasting love is understanding commitment.
Too often, men and women find themselves in half-committed, Maybe I Do, relationships
that lead to frustration, sadness, and, in many cases, divorce. But it doesn't
have to be this way. Scott Stanley offers a five-step plan—based on his groundbreaking
marital research and uniquely spiritual approach—for understanding commitment,
including learning to handle the pressures of everyday life, moving through the
pain of unfulfilled dreams and hopes, overcoming attraction to others that might
endanger a marriage, transforming your thinking from "me versus you" to "we" and
"us," and capturing the beauty and mystery of lifelong devotion, loyalty, teamwork,
and building a lasting vision for the future. "Nobody is more qualified to write
this book than Dr. Scott Stanley." —Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Seattle Pacific
University; authors, Love Talk
"This book should be mandatory reading for
dating, engaged, newlywed, and not-so-newlywed couples. Bravo!" —Michele Weiner-Davis,
author, Divorce Busting and The Divorce Remedy |
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Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier, and Better Off Financially
- Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher
A groundbreaking look at the most basic and universal of
all institutions, this authoritative and provocative book reveals the benefits
that marriage brings to individuals and to society as a whole. |
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Preparing
to Marry Again - Dick Dunn
Statistics indicate a higher rate of divorce among divorced and widowed
people who remarry than among people who marry for the first time. Why? Because
marrying again is complicated. Without wisdom and experience to draw upon, well-intentioned
people will make poor decisions. Full of helpful ideals, this workbook format
lets readers apply the material to their own situation. This approach allows readers
to gain a better understanding of what they are experiencing, as well as to realize
a clearer direction for their future. This workbook is designed for couples in
which one or both have been previously married. Each section includes questions
to reflect on. Couples are encouraged to use this resource by themselves, as part
of a premarital pastoral counseling program, or in a small group setting.
Click on book cover to order from A.C.M.E.
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Mars
and Venus on a Date : A Guide for Navigating the 5 Stages of Dating to Create
a Loving and Lasting Relationship
- John Gray
Without fear or favor, Mars and Venus on a Date dissects
the dynamics between men and women and the five stages each relationship must
pass through: attraction, uncertainty, exclusivity, intimacy, and finally, engagement
(for marriage, of course). |
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Questions : Getting to "Really Know" Your Life-Mate-to-Be
- Bobb Biehl and Cheryl Biehl
In this booklet the authors have devised
a list of questions for couples contemplating marriage to discuss prior to tying
the knot. They also provide a step-by-step method for resolving disagreements
before they threaten the relationship. Written for Christians. This
item is out of print but available at Half.com |
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Are
We Compatible? : Questions for Couples - Jeffrey
A. Hoffman
Before making
the most important decision in your life, the author thinks you might want to
read this book. |
| | How
Can I Be Sure - Questions to Ask Before You Get Maried
- Bob Phillips
Freshly updated to reflect
the concerns of today, this workbook asks those considering marriage to respond
to insightful questions about everything from their communication patterns to
their future dreams. |
| | Before
You Say 'I Do' : A Marriage Preparation Manual for Couples -
H. Norman Wright and Wes Roberts
Drawn from years of
marriage preparation and enrichment seminars, this handbook delivers solid information
on how you and your partner can make your marriage all that it is meant to be,
particularly through incorporating Christ into your relationship. |
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