In The Power of a Praying Wife, popular Christian author and speaker Stormie

    This bold book is an urgent call to parents--and the church--to return to biblical discipleship in and through the home.

    Often it gets opened right there on the honeymoon, sometimes it waits for the week after. The Bible calls it sin and understanding its influence can make all the difference for a man and woman who are building a life together. When Sinners Say "I Do" is about encountering the life-transforming power of the gospel in the unpredictable journey of marriage.Dave's writing style embraces the reader as he speaks honestly, and sometimes humorously, about sin and the power of the gospel to overcome it. He opens the delightful truth of God s word and encourages the reader to see more clearly the glorious picture of what God does when sinners say "I do."

    His analysis of the true meaning of human love is life-transforming and practical, shedding light on real issues between men and women.Edward Sri unpacks the contents of this great work, making it accessible to every reader. The author emphasizes the down-to-earth nature of Love and Responsibility, helping readers appropriate practical information on such topics as:● how to determine if a relationship is one of authentic love or is doomed to failure● the problem of pornography● the meaning of friendship● how to achieve greater intimacy in marriage and much moreStudy questions with each chapter make this a valuable resource not only for individual personal reading but also for small group study.

    Many, including many in the church, have not addressed this form of destruction in families and relationships because it is difficult to talk about. With godly guidance and practical experience, Vernick offers an empathetic approach to recognizing an emotionally destructive relationship and addresses the symptoms and the damage with biblical tools. Readers will understand how to:Reveal behaviors that are meant to control, punish, and hurtConfront and speak truth when the timing is rightDetermine when to keep trying, when to get outGet safe and stay safeBuild an identity in ChristThis practical and thorough resource will help countless individuals, families, and churches view abuse from God's perspective and understand how vital it is for victims to embrace His freedom from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and generational effects of emotionally destructive relationships.

    Yet when bitterness takes root in our hearts, its effects are anything but small. In this collection of short articles, Jim Wilson and others discuss what it means to live as "imitators of God." As the Apostle Paul says in Ephesians, we have been called to leave the bitterness and anger of the world and instead embrace the love and compassion of our God. The authors remind us that we are to forgive others just as we have been forgiven, pointing to Scriptural admonitions and examples as they offer sound teaching on the trials and temptations of everyday life.

    But oftentimes, this complete, unrestrained sharing of ourselves is too daunting a task. Now, in The Seven Levels of Intimacy, Matthew Kelly explains step-by-step how to move beyond our fears and experience the power of true intimacy. By achieving each of Kelly’s seven levels, we can understand and gain confidence in our partners and ourselves until we are fully able to experience love, commitment, trust, and happiness. With profound insight and the use of powerful and relatable examples, The Seven Levels of Intimacy redefines the most important relationships in our lives and how we view our interactions with one another. By finally comprehending and experiencing the great depths of intimacy, we can create the strong connections, deep joy, and lasting bonds that we all long for in our lives.

    Yet many men remain irresponsible and emotionally detached. They don't know how to respond to frustrated partners who just want their mates to show up and grow up. Enter the good news: In this revolutionary book, Real shows women how to master the new rules of twenty-first-century marriage by offering them a set of effective tools with which they can create the truly intimate relationship that they desire and deserve. He identifies five non-starters to avoid and shares practical strategies for bringing honesty, passion, and joy back to even the most difficult relationship. Using his experience helping thousands of couples shift from despair to profound emotional closeness, Real guides you through the process of relationship repair with exercises that you can do alone or with your partner. With this program you'll discover how to - identify and articulate your wants and needs - listen well and respond generously - set limits, and stand up for yourself - embrace and appreciate what you have - know when to seek outside help The New Rules of Marriage will introduce you to a radically new kind of relationship, one based on the idea that every woman has the power to transform her marriage, while men, given the right support, have it in them to rise to the occasion. We have never wanted so much from our relationships as we do today. More than any other generation, we yearn for our mates to be lifelong friends and lovers. The New Rules of Marriage shows us how to fulfill this courageous and uncompromising new vision.

    The sub-title says 'Eternal Doctrines that Change Relationships.' That says it all. You will love putting these principles into motion in your own marriage or see them work in the marriages and relationships of those closest to you. Dr. Goddard writes: 'In striking the marriage bargain, we are unknowingly giving up the egocentrisms of childhood in favor of the charity of Godhood. We make a covenantal step toward unselfishness. As we progress in marriage we gain ennobles character as well as eternal companionship.'Scot and Maurine Proctor write: 'Being around Wally Goddard makes us want to be better people--better spouses to each other--a better son and a better daughter of God. Wally simply knows how to put eternal principles in a layman's, working language--translating them into daily living. Our lives have truly been effected for good reading this amazing and powerful book. Every marriage, new or old, needs to have this book. Really.'

    When God created our world, He did so with words. He said, "Let there be..." and it was so. While our words cannot bring into existence things that are not, they do have the power to build courage into a husband's life, instill confidence into a child's heart, fan into flames the dying embers of a friend's smoldering dreams, and draw the lost to Christ.This book is for every woman who desires to use her words to build up rather than tear down, to encourage rather than discourage, to cheer rather than jeer. It is for all who desire to have more control over that mighty force called the tongue.

    . . again.Getting angry is easy. Daily irritations, frustrations, and pain poke at us. Feelings of disappointment, hurt, rejection, and embarrassment prod in us. And once the unwieldy cluster of emotions of anger are aroused, our thoughts and actions can feel out of control and impossible to manage.Dr. Gary Chapman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages®, offers helpful-and sometimes surprising-insights into why you get angry and what you can do about it. Using real-life stories and practical principles, Chapman explains how you can channel anger in ways that are healthy and productive. You'll also be equipped to help those you love (including your children) deal with their own anger, as well as effectively deal with those long-simmering feelings of anger toward people in your past.Includes an assessment that will help you discover your personal propensity toward handling anger and how to effectively tame it when it arises.

    Big or little, complex or straightforward, thesechoices let's call them battles matter a great deal.In the new book Stepping Up by Dennis Rainey, he identifies five stages of a man's journey through life boyhood, adolescence, manhood, mentor, and patriarch and examines a man's responsibilities at each step. He calls men to seize the moment and take action, stepping up to responsibility and inspiring others in the process. It's about embracing courage, rejecting both passivity and cowardice.

    Emerson Eggerichs, most spouses don t know that they speak two different languages. They are sending each other messages in code, but they won t crack that code until they see that she listens to hear the language of love and he listens to hear the language of respect.Dr. Eggerichs best-selling book, Love & Respect, launched a revolution in how couples relate to each other. In The Language of Love & Respect, he presents a practical, step-by-step approach for how husbands and wives can learn to speak each other s distinctly different language respect for him, love for her. The result is mutual understanding and a successful, happy marriage.Previously released as Cracking the Communication Code"

    Often this kind of man is bound by an unhealthy attachment to his mother. This phenomenon is called "mother-son enmeshment." In When He's Married to Mom, clinical psychologist and renowned intimacy expert Dr. Kenneth M. Adams goes beyond the stereotypes of momma's boys and meddling mothers to explain how mother-son enmeshment affects everyone: the mother, the son, and the woman who loves him. In his twenty-five years of practice, Dr. Adams has successfully treated hundreds of enmeshed men and shares their stories in this informative guide. He provides proven methods to make things better, including: —Guidelines to help women create fulfilling relationships with mother-enmeshed men —Tools to help mother-enmeshed men have healthy and successful dating experiences leading to serious relationships and marriage —Strategies to help parents avoid enmeshing their children

    This raises the obvious (but often unasked) question: What is the purpose of marriage? Helping readers reorient their view of marriage so that they see it as part of God’s grand plan for the universe, this book offers a refreshingly God-centered explanation of one of the most foundational human institutions that exists. Christopher Ash helps us see that personal fulfillment is not the goal of a good marriage, but rather the by-product of a union focused first and foremost on glorifying God in and through everything. Only then will husbands and wives truly experience the joy that comes from loving and serving God together.

    Hear a former "Christian" feminist share how she went from a die-hard homemaker-in-training to a dedicated career woman, and then back again---after God gripped her heart. See the hollow counterfeit of whitewashed feminism and "me-ology" destroyed. And consider the beautiful picture painted in Scripture of the truly fulfilled homemaker who glories in the hopeful calling God created for her.

    Miserable. Exhausted. These are often the words that women use to describe their high-demand lifestyles. How are women who are always on the go expected to cope with the demands of work, family, and ministry?Carolyn Mahaney and her three daughters, Nicole Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, and Janelle Bradshaw, recognize the needs of Christian women today. Shopping for Time offers the solution to women who truly desire to glorify God with every use of their time.These authors offer five tips to help ladies do it all without becoming overwhelmed: rise early, sit down, sit longer (occasionally), choose friends wisely, and take fifteen minutes. By weaving biblical principles of God's Word into these keys, these authors give women practical advice on how to fulfill-and excel in-their daily responsibilities.

    Don't make a man feel like a woman by talking to him like you would your girlfriend.

    In Divorce & Remarriage, Rubel Shelly offers a redemptive theology that affirms the importance of marriage, the urgency of helping people survive their marital crises, and the redemptive mercies and grace of God for those who have divorced and remarried. Individuals who have suffered through a divorce and struggled with guilt, confusion, anger, and loss will find affirmation, and hopefully peace, in these pages.

    Praying Through the Deeper Issues of Marriage provides tools both men and women can use effectively as powerful resources to help their marriages last a lifetime and to navigate the deeper places of their relationship with their spouse with grace, resiliency, and hope.

    This especially popular book from the multimillion-selling author encourages husbands and wives to offer steadfast loyalty, forgiveness, empathy, and commitment to resolving conflict, thus encouraging each other in spiritual growth.

    After the loss of their baby and her subsequent infertility, Jewel was too hurt to see the truth--that Roque loved her above everything. Now Roque has tracked her to the Amazon rainforest, claiming that he's her boss and she's still his wife. Roque's seduction is a taste of heaven that slowly breaks Jewel's barriers down, allowing her to understand that the only thing she needs in order to heal is what she ran from in the first

    In Love Without Hurt, psychotherapist Dr. Steven Stosny explains the many forms of verbally and emotionally abusive relationships so you can identify abuse and why it’s so important to take action to change your relationship-especially because, if you have children, they have become innocent victims of the same abuse. Drawing from the revolutionary techniques of his CompassionPower “boot camp,” this practical program shows you self-healing techniques to help you recover from the pain and abuse, as well as methods for your partner to rewire his anger, resentment, and abusive behavior. Love Without Hurt is an essential guide for ending the cycle of resentment, pain, and abuse and developing a loving relationship.

    It is a shocking discovery that can leave women feeling hurt, ashamed, and even guilty. In Hope After Betrayal, Meg Wilson offers reassuring counsel, compassionate insight, and wise discretion--gently taking her readers through the steps to recovery. Combining Scripture and her own experience, Wilson reassures her readers that there is hope and healing after betrayal.

    Roped into chauffeuring his grandma and dying grandfather on weekly adventures, he realized that, sixty-three years later, they were still madly in love."Now, that's the marriage I want!" he said to himself. Fired up to find more success stories, Mat talked his best friend, Jason Miller, a clueless commitmentphobe, into joining him on a cross-country search for America's greatest marriages, which they called "Project Everlasting." The two bumbling bachelors jumped in an RV and embarked on a 12,000-mile adventure, encompassing the beaches of Los Angeles, the skyscrapers of Manhattan, the bayous of Louisiana, and the mountains of Montana, to discover what it takes to make love last -- not from Ph.D.s or therapists but from more than 200 real couples who had walked the walk to more than forty years of marriage. In Project Everlasting, they share their wisdom. Each chapter is dedicated to one of the pressing quest ions the bachelors asked the couples, such as: •"How do you know you've found The One?" •"What's missing from today's marriages?" •"How do you keep the romance alive?" •"What's the most important ingredient for a solid marriage?" The couples opened their hearts and homes to Mat and Jason to reveal intimate and authentic portraits of fulfilling marriage. Couples like the Byrds, in New Orleans, who lost nearly everything they owned in the devastation of Katrina -- except their love and commitment to each other. Or ninety-somethings Ruth and Eddie Elcott in Los Angeles, who spent the first two years of their marriage separated by World War II and the later years of their marriage reading their wartime love letters to each other at bedtime.

    Munroe provides wisdom for building and renewing your most vital relationship on earth. Understanding the inherent, God-given design for men and women will enlighten your perspective on your spouse and help you to build a healthy, dynamic marriage. As you understand how marriage is designed to function, you will experience a changed heart, a stronger relationship, and a more joyful and fulfilling life.

    Ministry president Lysa TerKeurst and devotion senior editor Rachel Olsen present this collection of heartfelt, insightful meditations selected to empower women to become fully devoted to God.Each day's offering includes a key Scripture, devotional, prayer, and application steps to refresh women withconfidence in their Godsupport in their situationsspiritual life-savers for trials and transitionsnourishment for their daily living grace and guidance for their relationshipsThe distinctive strength of these devotions comes from the varied voices and perspectives of more than a dozen writers who offer words relevant for today's busy woman.

    Itâ?s time to redefine. Smart advice for a new generation about love, sex, and h

    

    Books abound for those whose marriages are crumbling or have ended.  But what about those marriages committed "'til death do us part" and yet are going through a period of time when one spouse is carrying the burden?  What happens to a woman when marriage gets heavy and she gets weary?  Often, when a woman ends up carrying the weight of the marriage (due to her husband's health, choices, workload, etc.), her tendency is to "get out or check out."  She may consider her husband's distraction an opportunity to do her own thing.  But is there a better way to walk through this season?  Even thrive?Susie Larson stands in as an encouraging friend, walking with you, helping you to discern how anxiety and anger will slow you down; and how loneliness and disappointment can actually refine and bless you.  You will be challenged and inspired as you wrap your arms around this time and remember that God has His arms around you.

    The book is truly a powerful wakeup call for women to breathe new life into their homes. This full color 275-page coffee table style book is both a motivating book to read and a mentoring curriculum to use. The Home Experience defines essential principles and practices to bring greater elements of love and peace to their home experiences. Vital relationship skills, conflict management, and personality dynamics are clearly and cleverly defined by the author from her expertise. Everything from Judeo/Christian biblical principles and priority management to practical homemaking techniques, the reader will find this book informative and fun.

    No matter your circumstances, God wants to minister to you through Joan’s insights and practical advice. You can:Find the strength to achieve when the world says you will failReceive a new heart when yours has been broken by betrayalBe empowered with strength from on high even in your weaknessesLive a life of blessing and “more than enough” after feeling like you had nothing leftOn the cross, Jesus paid for more than your physical healing. He has also made provision for Healing the Heart.

    With her trademark humor and wit, Bean sprinkles animated accounts of her own children with sound advice. Mom to Mom, Day to Day offers a fresh perspective on family life and spirituality. Packed with common-sense suggestions, spiritual musings, and hilarious tales of Danielle's own gang of eight kids, Mom to Mom, Day to Day is sure to keep any mother reading, reflecting?and laughing! What are people saying about this title? ?We live in an age of ?anti-mother this book passes on practical wisdom and the easy humor of a chat over a cup of coffee.? ?Holly Pierlot author of A Mother's Rule of Life ?From spills to spirituality, from housework to holiness, Danielle voices a perspective that gently, and with humor, encourages women to give their best to God and to their families while caring for themselves along the path of life.? ?Lisa M. Hendey founder of www.CatholicMom.com ?As wife and mother of eight, Danielle Bean has sifted through her sleepless nights and busy days to glean a treasure trove of wisdom for her sisters in Christ.? ?Genevieve Kineke author of The Authentic Catholic Woman A great faith filled book for everyone?not just Moms!?

    This book is desperately needed today! Taken from a preaching series by D.M. Lloyd-Jones.

    Participants will be challenged and equipped to experience the deep-down change that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings. The self-explanatory Facilitator's Guide provides extensive lesson content, directions on how to guide a small group through the Study Guide, homework discussion, CPR application, detailed illustrations, group discussion guide, and "Make It Real" life applications.

    Carol Shields took her place on the world literary stage when she won the Pulitzer Prize for The Stone Diaries. Blanche Howard, 22 years older than Carol and herself a published, award-winning author, became Shields's mentor and confidante.Written with humour and insight, this window into their daily lives explores their friendship, their disappointment and joys, their ambitions, and their thoughts on other writers and the craft of writing.

    Chapters address adultery prevention, finances, intimacy, respect, leadership issues, and more.Book cover design by Luke GriffinPrint version ISBN: 0-9771699-3-5

    . . fear . . . despair . . . guilt . . . shame . . . when your marriage is broken by adultery, the core struggles of your heart are revealed. But although you and your spouse may be experiencing many of the same emotions, you are standing on opposite sides of a deep abyss--one of you has profoundly hurt the other. Is it possible to bridge the gap between you and heal your marriage?Robert D. Jones offers the hope you need in this honest look at one of life's most difficult experiences. He outlines a detailed, practical process to invite God's presence and power into your marriage. You will learn that God is with you, right in the middle of your broken relationship, and you can depend on him to do what you can't--rebuild trust and renew your marriage

    This book is a practical book that presents three key elements that will reignite in your marriage the fulfillment, security, and stress-free environment you had always hoped for: Covenant, Communication and Conflict Resolution.

    Or, more accurately, don't ask--though men crave the answers.Each of the six Bible studies is crafted especially for men, and provides biblical answers, relationship-building discussion questions, fun activities, and character-building insights from the life of Tony Dungy, Head Coach of the Indianapolis Colts.Readers find six studies that answer these questions: What's my game plan? What's my strength? What's success? Where's my security? What is my significance? What's my legacy?

    With insight and "I've been there too" openness, Elizabeth shares practical ideas to help busy women get the most out of life. They're encouraged to... jumpstart their day through God's Word and prayer trust the Lord in every circumstance enjoy a daily harvest of the fruit of the Spirit experience the joy of serving God and others make every day count by setting and meeting goals love their families and model Christlikeness use their influence to motivate othersAs readers focus on God's truth and power, they'll be uplifted and energized. Every woman needs to know God loves them, provides for them, and is always available to them!

    God has heard your cry for help in your marriage dilemma. He predestined this DIVINE APPOINTMENT to give you the hope that you so desperately need right now! If you have been told that your marriage is hopeless or that without your spouse's help your marriage cannot be restored, then this is the book you need, which also includes 47 PAGES of Restored Marriage Testimonies. Read this book and these testimonies over and over so you will begin to believe that God is MORE than able to restore ANY marriage, including YOURS!

    Life is supposed to be a beautiful romance, but the church, along with the rest of the world, has missed this truth. Your Captivating Heart can help women reclaim and restore the glory they're meant to have. Every spread in this book is crafted into a self-contained nugget that includes both instruction and inspiration. A woman either can open the book to any page, find a single uncomplicated message, and then close the book to go about her busy life or she can enjoy a progression of these gentle, uncomplicated messages as she reads through the entire book in an hour or less. Among the concepts to be explored are:The core desires and crucial question in the heart of every woman. A woman was created to be the image bearer of God; her essence is beauty. Because of the Fall, women may become controlling, indulging, fearful, desolate. Now women need mercy and repentance.All women have been wounded, assaulted. Underneath every controlling, indulging, fearful, or desolate woman is a wounded little girl.Women need healing and restoration. Women need to reject the messages of their wounds and instead embrace their new identity as God's glorious daughters.Women are meant to be beloved and are meant to play an irreplaceable role in the romantic adventure of life.

    like devotional time. Guys are feeling like the term "devotional" is code for "boring". Plus, husbands and wives have different views on what intimacy is all about.For those who are wondering if they're living more with their "roommate" than their "soulmate," then this devotional can help them meet on common ground and discover each other in new ways. Men won't even need an alarm clock to wake them when "devotional time" is finished!Filled with insights from a real couple on real issues, Songs in the Key of Solomon will get spouses laughing, thinking, sharing, touching, and praying possibly all during the same reading. Each offering in this devotional is designed to spark connections around issues that matter, so couples deepen their emotional, spiritual, and physical unity and ignite new levels of intimacy. (One devotional even involves a bathtub and some candles!)Here is an invitation to discover the music in marriage maybe for the first time... or maybe once again.Features and Benefits Written by a popular comedienne, author, and featured speaker at Women of Faith events. Helps couples deepen their emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy. A devotional men will want to read.

    Noted sex therapists Clifford and Joyce Penner also unveil the mystery of "what women want" and show how simple it is to boost your love life by letting your wife lead. Their candid, clear style will encourage you to make great sex happen--or happen more often--in your marriage.

    Munroe describes how singleness as we define it is a myth. He explains the true nature of singleness and how it enables us to become everything God designed us to be: If a state of singleness means 'to be unique and whole, ' then to be totally single should be every Christian's number one goal. Develop a wholeness and completeness that will define and guide you for the rest of your life as you fulfill your singular purpose in the world single or married.

    The author, a certified biblical counselor, teaches and speaks on practical applications of biblical principles in honest yet bold, new ways. As one pastor-reviewer wrote, "This is not just another marriage book. I see this struggle so often in marriages - but I've never had a great resource to put into the woman's hand. This is NOT a basic marriage book. This is also not a book that is pushing the old 'shut up and submit and just serve your husband concept. You're going to want to get this book...read it...and get copies to give away to others." Readers write: "It feels like you've been in my living room, watching our marriage!" "Wow--liberating!" "I thought at one point it was actually my own diary!" ("The God Empowered Wife" is also available in Spanish as, "La Esposa en el Poder de Dios")

    These books allow over a year of close fellowship between father and son, with the goal of leading sons toward Christian manhood. Taking serious issues seriously, yet promoting a joyful life of enjoying the pleasures of God, these books show how, when a young man makes decisions about the direction his life will take, the stakes are high.

    Her graceful account of the first year in this new reality is so vivid that the reader hears the clocks ticking. This is a story of unwavering love and loyalty, of faith brutally tested, and of outcomes possible only when luck, deep courage, and advanced medical technology combine. Humor, honesty, and flawless writing make this book a must-read.