Thursday, June 11, 2015

More date night questions

couple on bikes holding hands
We're assuming you're having a date night.  If you're not, make it a priority. Date nights don't have to be super expensive or lavish experiences.  They simply need to be a time where you and your spouse have some time together doing something you both enjoy that allows for conversation.  The push back: "we don't have time", "we don't have money", "we don't have childcare", etc...The reality is if it's important, you'll figure it out.  If your marriage is not strong then everything else suffers.
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/davewillis/30-creative-date-night-questions/

Keep it from turning toxic

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Don't let it go there...
http://www.symbisassessment.com/blog/how-to-keep-conflict-from-turning-toxic/

Monday, June 8, 2015

Books on Marriage


--Boundaries in Marriage by Henry CloudJohn Townsend

--The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary D Chapman

--The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Ph.D.Nan Silver

--Your Time-Starved Marriage: How to Stay Connected at the Speed of Life by Les Parrott Leslie Parrott

--The Love Dare by Alex KendrickStephen Kendrick

--How To Argue So Your Spouse Will Listen: 6 Principles for Turning Arguments into Conversations by Sharon May

--Praying Through the Deeper Issues of Marriage: Protecting Your Relationship So It Will Last a Lifetime by Stormie Omartian

--Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

--The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy KellerKathy Keller

--When Sinners Say "I Do": Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage by Dave Harvey


--This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence by John PiperNoël Piper


--What Did You Expect? (Redesign): Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp

Love That Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace by Gary and Betsy Ricucci

Husbands


...because that is what's in there


A great sermon for couples to watch and discuss...