Preparing for Marriage
Ebook
You're in love, and it's the real thing. You have made a joyous
decision together--a decision destined to change your lives
forever: You're getting married! Now, as you plan your wedding
celebration, it is time to lay the foundation for a lifetime of
love and romance. Today you can begin the important, lifelong task
of building a strong Christian marriage.
Created by FamilyLife, one of America's leading marriage and family
ministries, Preparing for Marriage is a dynamic,
comprehensive program designed to help you prepare for life
together after the cake is cut and the guests head home. That is
when the real adventure begins--the adventure of creating an
intimate, lasting, and biblical marriage!
Inside you'll find eight sessions of fun, romantic study that will
help you target areas for growth in your relationship. You can work
through Preparing for Marriage as a couple, with a pastor or
premarital counselor, or with a small group. Don't just plan your
wedding . . . prepare for your marriage!
Top Highlights
“it means giving up your desire to control and cooperating with him as he seeks to lead your marriage and family.” (source)
“The opposite of being a helper is being a competitor. Competitors do the opposite of filling gaps and supporting weak areas. They exploit those weaknesses to gain the upper hand. A competitive wife can stir a husband to aggression and retaliation or to withdrawal rather than caring, supporting and meeting the woman’s need.” (source)
“It is understanding and being understood; identifying a tone of voice; detecting nonverbal cues; responding appropriately to offense; resolving conflicts; knowing what to say, when to say it and how to say it; experiencing the risks and rewards of knowing and being known; and much more.” (source)
“It is an attitude that says, ‘I delight for you to take the initiative in our family. I am glad when you take responsibility for things and lead with love. I don’t flourish in the relationship when you are passive and I have to make sure the family works.’ ’” (source)
“ions in the context of teamwork—functions that are inseparably tied to God’s purposes for marriage.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Preparing for Marriage
- Author: Rainey, Dennis
- Publisher: Bethany House
- Publication Date: 2010
- ISBN: 9781441266866
Dennis Rainey is president and CEO of FamilyLife, a division of Cru. Dennis and his wife, Barbara, have spoken at Weekend to Remember conferences around the world. Dennis serves as the daily host of the radio program FamilyLife Today. He and Barbara have authored more than two dozen books, including the bestselling Moments Together for Intimacy and Moments Together for Couples. The Raineys have six children and nineteen grandchildren.