Love That Lasts When Marriage Meets Grace (Foreword by CJ and Carolyn Mahaney)

This valuable book--written for married or engaged couples or those in anticipation of marriage--is a biblical exposition of how to make the truth and principles of a godly marriage not just come alive, but last. Together, husband and wife discuss what the Bible has to say about marital roles, the why and how of communication, conflict resolution, romance, intimacy, and more.;COVER PAGE; TITLE PAGE; COPYRIGHT PAGE; DEDICATION; CONTENTS; FOREWORD by C.J. and Carolyn Mahaney; PREFACE; 1 THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME; 2 LEADING WITH LOVE; 3 WALKING IN WISDOM; 4 RELATIONAL INTIMACY; 5 GRACE TO THOSE WHO HEAR; 6 THE HEART OF CONFLICT; 7 IT NEVER HAS TO GET OLD; 8 JUST THE TWO OF YOU; AN EPILOGUE:; QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION, EVALUATION, AND APPLICATION; RECOMMENDED READING BY TOPIC; NOTES; OTHER RESOURCES. Marriage is a precious gift from God, established to bless us, and ultimately to reflect Christ and the church. Every marriage can truly meet grace and reach this goal when it finds its purpose in God, its hope in the gospel, and its home in the local church. This valuable book -- written for married or engaged couples or those anticipating marriage -- is a biblical introduction to the wonder and adventure of marriage. From the pages of Scripture, instruction in their local church, and their own marriage experience, Gary and Betsy talk about roles in marriage, the why and how of communication, resolving conflict, and enjoying romance and intimacy. - Back cover. Marriage is a profound and marvelous mystery established by God for his glory-and that is for our good. So many marital relationships never reach their greatest potential because they have the fatal limitation of being focused on one another. When our focus is solely on God, our marriages have the potential to thrive and not merely survive. This valuable book—written for married or engaged couples or those in anticipation of marriage—is a biblical exposition of how to make the truth and principles of a godly marriage not just come alive, but last. ebook,book