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Our goal in sharing our story with you is to challenge each young person to wait for God's best in their life partner. We would like not only to share our story but encourage each one of you by sharing some resources or "tools" that have helped many to build lasting marriages - or restore broken ones. Building a successful marriage can take some time, while restoring a marriage can spend a great amount of it. The greatest choice that anyone can make is choosing to repent from their sin and follow God with their whole heart - finding true purpose in life. Relationships are essential to the life of any person and marriage is the second greatest (next to salvation) relationship in life. We hope that the tools below will help to encourage your walk with God and strengthen your marriage.

 

Single/Young Person (Unmarried)

940541: Before You Meet Prince Charming: A Guide to Radiant Purity

Before You Meet Prince Charming: A Guide to Radiant Purity
By Sarah Mally / Tomorrow's Forefathers, Inc

How can young people be committed to purity and to God's best? This guide to radiant purity combines the story of a young princess with solid, clear teaching of Biblical convictions that young ladies today need to grasp. Through a captivating fairy tale, modern day examples, practical instruction, and abundant humor, Sarah Mally challenges young ladies to turn to the Lord for fulfillment, to guard their hearts and minds, to identify and avoid the world's thinking, and to shine brightly in this generation. This book offers Biblical answers to every day questions and deep life struggles. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

 

30069X: Pamela"s Prayer, DVD

Pamela's Prayer, DVD
By Dave Christiano Films

All of Pamela's friends were dating. Pamela was not. And it seemed unfair that her father insisted on such a high standard of purity. Yes, it seemed unfair... until the day she married. Don't miss this moving story of a prayerful father, an obedient daughter, and the wonderful sovereignty of God. This DVD includes Spanish. Approx. 57 minutes.

 

 

521358: I Kissed Dating Goodbye, A New Attitude Toward Romance and  Relationships

I Kissed Dating Goodbye, A New Attitude Toward Romance and Relationships
By Joshua Harris / Multnomah

Are you fed up with the sham and charade of the dating game? Harris understands because he's been there. His honest and refreshing approach to dating challenges today's dating practices and offers practical, biblical alternatives. Discover how living a life of love, purity, and purposeful singleness can help you build Godly, satisfying relationships.

 

 

Newlyweds/Young Married Couples

17368: Intended for Pleasure, Third Edition

Intended for Pleasure
By Ed Wheat, M.D. / Baker

The newlyweds must have. The classic on sex in Christian marriage is now even better. The Wheats have always combined biblical teaching on marriage with the latest medical information on sexuality. In this new edition, medical information has been updated and a new chapter on sexually transmitted diseases has been added. This is a complete sex manual, with basic facts, illustrations, and frank discussion of all facets of human sexuality. A perfect gift for newlyweds and a source book for pastors and marriage counselors, this book will help all couples understand and enjoy the gift God intended for pleasure.

 

451876: Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect  He Desperately Needs

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately Needs
By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs / Thomas Nelson

Discover the secret that cracks the communication code between husbands and wives and reap the benefits of marriage as God intended. Citing extensive biblical and psychological research, Eggerichs shows that harmony and happiness in relationships is not achieved by love alone, but by building on both parts of the Ephesians 5:33 equation: love and respect. A Focus on the Family book.

 

0214866: Love Life for Every Married Couple

Love Life for Every Married Couple
By Ed Wheat, M.D. / Zondervan

This book will help you improve your marriage through sharing, touching, appreciating, and focusing healing attention on your mate. Answering physical, psychological, and stress related questions in a Christian context, Dr. Wheat demonstrates how to bring your feelings of love back to life.

 

 

10269P: The First Years of Forever The First Years of Forever
By Ed Wheat, M.D. / Zondervan

Nearly half of all serious maritial problems develop in the first two years of marriage. The causes? Overconfidence, poor preparation, unrealistic expectations. Dr. Wheat and Gloria Perkins offer much-needed, biblically-based counseling for engaged and newly-married couples to prepare them for their lifelong journey together. This is a practical marriage handbook to be read again and again. It can also be used as a counseling resource by pastors.

Married Couples/Struggling Marriages

103339: Fireproof, DVD

Fireproof, DVD
By Provident Music Distribution

The latest theatrical blockbuster from the creators of Facing the Giants, Fireproof is an action-packed love story about a firefighter, his wife . and a marriage worth rescuing! At work, inside burning buildings, Capt. Caleb Holt (Kirk Cameron) lives by the old firefighter's adage: Never leave your partner behind. At home, in the cooling embers of his marriage, he lives by his own rules. His job is to rescue others. Now Caleb Holt has to face his toughest job ever, rescuing his wife's heart. Rated PG. Approx. 114 minutes.


715380: Fireproof Your Marriage, Leader"s Kit

Fireproof Your Marriage, Leader's Kit
By Outreach

Based on the movie Fireproof, this curriculum was created to help build and strengthen marriages using biblical principles. It is designed with an easy format that integrates movie clips, key Scriptures and group discussion. Intended for couples' small groups, the kit includes an easy to follow DVD, one leader's guide, and one participant's guide.

 

448856: The Love Dare

The Love Dare
By Stephen Kendrick & Alex Kendrick / B & H Publishing Group

Too many marriages end when someone says "I don't love you anymore." The Love Dare discusses how such a statement reveals a lack of understanding about the fundamental nature of true love. This 40-day guided devotional experience will lead your heart back to truly loving your spouse while learning more about the design, nature and source of true love. Each reading includes Scripture, a statement of principle, the day's "dare," and a journaling area and check box to chart progress. Dare to take The Love Dare, and see your marriage change forever.

 

73156: The Five Love Languages

The Five Love Languages
By Gary Chapman / Moody Publishers

We each convey and receive love in different ways. Dr. Chapman identifies these as the five languages of love. Discover what these languages are, determine your and your spouse's languages, and then put it into action. Keep your spouse's emotional love tank full by successfully expressing your love as well as feeling truly loved in return. Includes study guide.

 

0425220: How to Save Your Marriage Alone

How to Save Your Marriage Alone
By Ed Wheat, M.D. / Zondervan

In this little book, Dr Wheat's understanding and candid advice, based squarely on biblical concepts, can transform a marriage even when only one of the partners learns the principle of building love and applies them consistently.

 

 

453860: I Promise: How 5 Commitments Determine the Destiny of   Your Marriage I Promise: How 5 Commitments Determine the Destiny of Your Marriage
By Dr. Gary Smalley / Thomas Nelson

From one of America's foremost marriage experts comes a startling declaration: You can learn your partner's love language, become proficient in conflict resolution, master every relationship-saving skill in the book, and your marriage may still fail . . . unless your spouse feels emotionally safe to share her heart without being judged, criticized, or rejected. Discover why! 224 pages, hardcover from Integrity.
 

 

More Marriage Tools Coming Soon! Visit our Resources Page for great tools for Christian Living!

 

 

 

"What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." - Matthew 19:6b

 

 

 

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