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Marriage Maximized: The Guide to a Purposeful and Passionate Relationship
by William HutchesonMarriage Maximized helps couples whose marriages have drifted off track, steer them back onto the path to happiness. With thirty-eight years of experience helping nearly-weds and established couples, William Hutcheson is ready to help married couples have the happy relationship God intended for their marriage. In Marriage Maximized, couples learn:A transformative, new definition of love that promises to renew their marriageThe secret that turns personality differences from stresses into strengths How to ensure romance in their marriage – yes, that’s a guarantee! Communication strategies to resolve all those little misunderstandings (without the fights!) The importance of taking marriage fun seriously Why their marriage happiness quotient tanked – and how to get it back
Marriage Migrants of Japanese Women in Australia: Remoulding Gendered Selves in Suburban Community
by Takeshi HamanoThis book investigates the experience of Japanese women who have immigrated to Australia through marriage to a local partner. Based on long-term participant observations gathered with a Japanese ethnic association in Sydney, and on in-depth interviews with the association’s members, it examines the ways in which the women remould themselves in Australia by constructing gendered selves that reflect their unique migratory circumstances through cross-border marriage.In turn, the book argues that the women tend to embrace expressions of Japanese femininity that they once viewed negatively, and that this is due to their lack of social skills and access to the cultural capital of mainstream Australian society. Re-molding the self through conventional Japanese notions of gender ironically provides them with a convincing identity: that of minority migrant women. Nevertheless, by analyzing these women’s engagement with a Japanese ethnic association in a suburb of Sydney, the book also reveals a nuanced sense of ambivalence; a tension between the women’s Japanese community and their lives in Australia.Accordingly, the book provides a fresh perspective on interdisciplinary issues of gender and migration in a globalized world, and engages with a wide range of academic disciplines including: sociology of migration; sociology of culture; cultural anthropology; cultural studies; Japanese studies; Asian studies; gender studies; family studies; migration studies and qualitative methodologies.
Marriage Minded: 10 Ways to Know If You've Found the One
by Nick Hurst Chelsea HurstHow did you know you were right for each other? How did you know it was the right time to get married? What should we be doing as a couple to make sure our marriage starts out well?These questions are among many that Chelsea and Nick Hurst have received since nearly 2.4 million people followed their love story, engagement, and marriage on their YouTube channel. Now they're ready to dive deeper into the guidance they received, the lessons they learned, and the questions they asked themselves and others as they navigated the biggest decision of their lives.Written from both Chelsea's and Nick's refreshingly honest perspectives, Marriage Minded is perfect for couples who are dating seriously or considering the big step of engagement. In these pages, Nick and Chelsea . . .Share critical questions you should ask yourselves and each other before saying "I do"Offer practical ways to better understand each other and your differences to build a solid and trusting relationshipShare ways to find hope and help for healing from past mistakes as you plan for your future togetherPresent a clear view of what godly marriage is and the importance of putting Jesus at the center before you're married Chelsea and Nick are a breath of fresh air as they share what they wish they had known before walking into marriage. Allow their relationship and personal experiences to be an encouragement to you as you build your life together.
The Marriage Mission
by Pam AndrewsAs a missionary, Mac Arnett has traveled the world to help others. When an injury leads him to accept a position as a pastor in West Virginia, Mac thinks he's finally found a place to call home—with beautiful youth group leader Jenny Kincaid at his side.Jenny can't deny her attraction to the strong, caring new minister, but she's no stranger to a broken heart. And she can't quite believe that Mac's given up his wandering bachelor ways for good. Can he convince her that he'll stick around for a lifetime?
Marriage of Inconvenience
by Cheryl BolenRevisit this classic Regency romance by Cheryl Bolen!Proposing to the Earl of Aynsley seems a sensible—if unconventional—solution to Miss Rebecca Peabody’s predicament. As a married woman, she will be free to keep writing her essays on civil reform. Meanwhile, the distinguished widower will gain a stepmother for his seven children and a caretaker for his vast estate. But the earl wants more than a convenient bride. He craves a true partner, a woman he can cherish. To his surprise, the bookish Miss Peabody appears to have every quality he desires…except the willingness to trust her new husband. Yet despite his family’s interference, and her steadfast independence, time and faith could make theirs a true marriage of hearts.Originally published in 2012
The Marriage of Opposites
by Alice Hoffman"[A] luminous, Marquez-esque tale." --O, The Oprah Magazine From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things: a forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St. Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro--the Father of Impressionism.Growing up on idyllic St. Thomas in the early 1800s, Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris. Rachel's mother, a pillar of their small refugee community of Jews who escaped the Inquisition, has never forgiven her daughter for being a difficult girl who refuses to live by the rules. Growing up, Rachel's salvation is their maid Adelle's belief in her strengths, and her deep, life-long friendship with Jestine, Adelle's daughter. But Rachel's life is not her own. She is married off to a widower with three children to save her father's business. When her husband dies suddenly and his handsome, much younger nephew, Frédérick, arrives from France to settle the estate, Rachel seizes her own life story, beginning a defiant, passionate love affair that sparks a scandal that affects all of her family, including her favorite son, who will become one of the greatest artists of France. Building on the triumphs of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things, set in a world of almost unimaginable beauty, The Marriage of Opposites showcases the beloved, bestselling Alice Hoffman at the height of her considerable powers. Once forgotten to history, the marriage of Rachel and Frédérick is a story that is as unforgettable as it is remarkable.
The Marriage of Sense and Soul: Integrating Science and Religion
by Ken WilberThere is arguably no more critical and pressing topic than the relation of science and religion in the modern world. Science has given us the methods for discovering truth, while religion remains the single greatest force for generating meaning. Yet the two are seen as mutually exclusive, with wrenching consequences for humanity. In The Marriage of Sense and Soul, one of today's most important philosophers brilliantly articulates how we might begin to think about science and religion in ways that allow for their reconciliation and union, on terms that will be acceptable to both camps. Ken Wilber is widely acclaimed as the foremost thinker in integrating Western psychology and the Eastern spiritual traditions. His many books have reached across disciplines and synthesized the teachings of religion, psychology, physics, mysticism, sociology, and anthropology, earning him a devoted international following. The Marriage of Sense and Soul is his most accessible work yet, aimed at guiding a general audience to the mutual accord between the spiritual, subjective world of ancient wisdom and the objective, empirical world of modern knowledge. Wilber clearly and succinctly explores the schism between science and religion, and the impact of this "philosophical Cold War" on the fate of humanity. He systematically reviews previous attempts at integration, explaining why romantic, idealistic, and postmodern theories failed. And he demonstrates how science is compatible with certain deep features common to all of the world's major religious traditions. In pointing the way to a union between truth and meaning, Ken Wilber has created an elegant and accessible book that is breathtaking in its scope.From the Hardcover edition.
A Marriage of the Heart: An Amish Love Novella (Amish Love Novellas)
by Kelly LongAbigail Kauffman is looking for a way out; Joseph Lambert is seeking a way in. Since her mother's death, Abby has lived alone with her father and longs to escape the emptiness of the farmhouse that has never felt like home. Joseph Lambert is a newcomer in their close-knit community. Only after they find themselves suddenly married to each other do they begin to understand the tender truths of life-long love.
A Marriage of the Heart: Three Amish Novellas
by Kelly LongThree Stories That Share the Adventures of First Love and Second Chances.A Perfect Secret—Rose Bender&’s betrothed, Luke Lantz, is safe and dependable, maybe a little too much so. Or so she thinks until she sees him in the woods one night and discovers a secret he&’s been keeping. Now his secret haunts her. She wasn&’t sure about marrying a man she knew too well. But should she marry a man she doesn&’t understand at all?Christmas Cradles—When Anna Stolis takes over for her aunt, the local midwife, Christmas night heats up with multiple deliveries, three strangers&’ quilts, and unexpected help from the handsome and brooding Asa Lapp.A Marriage of the Heart—Since her mother&’s death, Abigail Kauffman has lived alone with her father. She longs to escape the emptiness of the farmhouse that has never felt like home. Joseph Lambert is a newcomer in their close-knit community. Only after suddenly marrying do they begin to understand the tender truths of life-long love.
Marriage Off Course: Trusting God in the Desert of Unwanted Separation or Divorce
by Clint Bragg Peggy A. BraggWhat to do when your partner is done"My spouse left and I don’t know what to do.""This pain won't go away; what's wrong with me?""How can I save my marriage?"These are common questions from hurting spouses encountering unwanted separation. When you're the only one who wants to save your marriage, what do you do?Clint and Penny Bragg have experienced the excruciating pain of separation firsthand. They also have a decade of helping hundreds of other hurting spouses. From the lessons they've learned, the Braggs have crafted this guide to navigating marital strife, separation, or divorce, showing readers what to do when your spouse is done with the marriage--and what not to do.Wise counsel, support, and hope that the marriage can be saved are critical. Equally important is learning to seek God and deepen your faith in Him. The Braggs share candid stories from others who have experienced the desert of broken marriages as well as applicable stories from the Bible. Helpful charts, lists, and diagrams, and QR codes linking readers to audio prayers, provide even more personal interaction.With innovative tools, deep empathy and understanding, and a biblical basis for all their advice, Marriage Off Course contains a wealth of help and the ultimate message: there is hope--and there is help.
Marriage on the Mend: Healing Your Relationship After Crisis, Separation, or Divorce
by Penny A. Bragg Clint Bragg"Every broken marriage has the hope of becoming a saved marriage." Approximately fifty percent of the couples who sign a marriage license will also sign on the dotted line of a divorce document. In order to turn the tide of this stark statistic, couples who have considered or experienced separation or divorce must be given real tools to reconcile, restore, and rebuild their relationships. Marriage on the Mend provides these tools for couples in crisis. Clint and Penny Bragg know what it means to be that couple. After being divorced for eleven years and living 3,000 miles from each other, they were remarried--but the difficult work of restoration continued long after that second ceremony. The Braggs know that couples who reconcile face a unique set of challenges, including unresolved arguments, poor communication habits, unforgiveness, and betrayed trust. Biblically based materials are required to walk through this treacherous territory toward full healing and restoration. This practical, realistic book identifies roadblocks that may stall relationship progress, recommends ideas to deepen intimacy, offers solutions to effectively handle past hurts and conflicts, and applies Scripture to every aspect of the process in order to proactively stabilize and safeguard the marriage. At the end of each chapter, the Braggs include a prayer for couples to share to help facilitate healing. The one thing all broken relationships have in common is that true healing takes time. Using the framework of Nehemiah's effort to restore Jerusalem's walls following the Israelite's exile and captivity, Marriage on the Mend provides a clear framework for the restoration of relationships.
The Marriage Pact (An Amish of Marigold Novel)
by Kathleen FullerPerry and Daisy's fake relationship is fooling everyone . . . but they're the ones who might be getting fooled.When Daisy Hershberger and Perry Bontrager meet, they discover they have one thing in common: both their families are way too eager to see them matched with the person of their dreams. Daisy is convinced that Maynard is the one for her, but her parents have their doubts. And Perry? His family wonders if there's anyone out there for a quirky guy like him. He's also certain that some people--himself included--are destined to be single for life.After comparing notes, Perry and Daisy agree to a pact. He'll help her make Maynard realize what he's missing, and she'll pretend to be Perry's love interest to keep his matchmaking mother satisfied. For a while, their pact seems to be working.Maybe their imagined futures aren't exactly what fairy tales are made of, but they're committed to their plan . . . until they realize that a real-life fairy tale is happening where they least expect it. Sometimes, you don't have to pretend to be anything but yourself in order for love to find you.The final book in the Amish of Marigold series is a heartwarming, cozy inspirational romance featuring a pretend relationship and plenty of small-town charm. A perfect read for fans of Beverly Lewis and Suzanne Woods Fisher.
The Marriage Prayer: 68 Words that Could Change the Direction of Your Marriage
by Patrick Morley David DelkMarriage is the most significant human relationship we ever experience. Yet many people do not think about how a great marriage happens, and why. In this new book, The Marriage Prayer, Morley and Delk come together to help you invest in the most important person in your life, before it's too late.The Marriage Prayer covers topics ranging from worship and security to money and sex. Filled with case studies, application questions, and real-life stories, this book is just the thing to keep you moving down the road toward a great godly marriage.
The Marriage Prayer: 68 Words that Could Change the Direction of Your Marriage
by Patrick Morley David DelkMarriage is the most significant human relationship we ever experience. Yet many people do not think about how a great marriage happens, and why. In this new book, The Marriage Prayer, Morley and Delk come together to help you invest in the most important person in your life, before it's too late.The Marriage Prayer covers topics ranging from worship and security to money and sex. Filled with case studies, application questions, and real-life stories, this book is just the thing to keep you moving down the road toward a great godly marriage.
Marriage Preparation Course Guest Manual: Guest Manual
by Thomas NelsonNicky and Sila Lee present an invaluable five-session study designed to help engaged couples develop a strong foundation for a lasting marriage. Marriage Preparation Course combines their talks, couples who have been on the course, as well as street interviews, and marriage experts' insights from around the world.The course covers:Expressing feelings and learning to listenThe importance of commitmentResolving conflictKeeping love alive and developing a fulfilling sexual relationshipTalking about goals and valuesMarriage Preparation Course was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee who oversee family ministries at HTB church in London. This course offers a couple considering marriage the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
Marriage Preparation Course Leader's Guide
by Thomas NelsonMarriage Preparation Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a five-session study that helps couples obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. This Leader's Guide offers a concise yet thorough overview of Marriage Preparation Course. It includes timetables for each evening, suggested reading, details on how to set up and run the course, and practical tips for making your Marriage Preparation Course successful.The course covers:Expressing feelings and learning to listenThe importance of commitmentResolving conflictKeeping love alive and developing a fulfilling sexual relationshipTalking about goals and valuesWhile the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.
Marriage to a Difficult Man: The Uncommon Union of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards
by Elisasbeth DoddsWhat was Sarah Edwards doing while her husband navigated ministry difficulties and pressures, traveled often to preach, nursed his delicate health, and spent long hours in his study composing sermons and writing books? She was busy mothering their 11 children, caring for the household, warmly welcoming the many guests who came to talk to and study with her famous husband, and providing a rock of stability and sociability for her introverted husband—one of America’s most influential intellectuals and theologians. A must-read for any ministry wife or wife whose husband is necessarily very busy with work or travel, this book gives us an intimate glimpse into the Edwards’s home life, where Sarah shines as a model of motherhood, marital and ministry support, and hospitality. R. C. Sproul said of this book, “This is one of my favorite treatments of Edwards and his wife—truly a must-read."
Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses
by Amber Lia Guy LiaForeword by Dave and Ashley Willis, authors of The Naked Marriage and hosts of The Naked Marriage Podcast A husband-wife team offers practical advice for married couples to end the cycle of reactionary arguments by examining the most common issues that trigger disagreements and applying God&’s Word to radically transform relationships.Many couples know their marriage has room for improvement, but it is hard to pinpoint exactly why a relationship is suffering. Often times everyday triggers are the culprit. If you are wondering how to break out of the cycle of reactionary outbursts, cold shoulders, resentment, and pain that harms your relationship, you are not alone. Experiencing peace and joy rather than anger and frustration is not as hard as you think! Marriage Triggers walks you through thirty-one of the most common marital issues that sabotage great relationships, like poor communication, lack of spiritual leadership, busy schedules, and different parenting styles. Married for fourteen years, authors Amber and Guy Lia are your typical couple and they share tips for countering negative reactions to triggers with gentle, biblical responses. Rather than run from the things that cause conflict, Amber and Guy believe these triggers are opportunities for growth, both individually and as a couple. They challenge you to let Marriage Triggers renew your commitment to responding gently and biblically towards your partner.
The Marriage Ultimatum
by Jean KincaidJUAN ANTONIO HAS A PROBLEMJuan Antonio Fuentes wants to sell his father’s mango plantation. But before he can leave Mexico and head back to the U.S., he has to bring in a good crop. And that calls for the best fruit inspector in the region. But when a beautiful woman sets foot on his land, his life and his heart are turned upside down.Dealing with difficult men is all in a day’s work for Carina Garza. But she’s never met anyone like Antonio before. He’s both strong and sweet, and soon she’s falling head over heels for the handsome plantation owner. When he proposes marriage to her-with the condition she never work again-Carina is stunned. Can this modern woman earn both love and respect from her traditional man?
The Marriage Wish
by Dee HendersonDEE HENDERSON'S CLASSIC FIRST ROMANCE! Successful, blessed with friends and a rich faith-as Scott Williams's thirty-eighth birthday dawned, he was at the top of his game. Or was he? Although his life seemed perfect to others, Scott felt that something was missing. But how could a rugged executive admit he yearned for a family of his own to love? After making a birthday wish to meet the woman of his dreams, Scott encountered enchanting author Jennifer St. James strolling along the beach. Her beautiful looks hid a heart mourning her late husband and a faith once deep, now fragile. Would Scott's hopes and prayers bring fulfillment for both of their dreams?
The Marriage Wish & God's Gift
by Dee HendersonStories of sweet second chances from bestselling author Dee HendersonThe Marriage WishA birthday wish leads lonely bachelor Scott Williams to Jennifer St. James...but love is the last thing on Jennifer's mind. Weighed down with sadness and regret, she's certain happiness is out of reach. Only patience, faith and everlasting love can make their marriage wishes come true.God's GiftMission work in Africa is James Graham's life.So when an injury exiles him home, he's left adrift. Can he find new purpose with Rachel Ashcroft? The lovely volunteer's care packages always cheered him while he was in Africa. Now it's James's turn to make her happy...for the rest of his life.
The Marriage You've Always Wanted
by Gary Chapman"Marriage is For our deepest human need...companionship." --Dr. Gary Chapman. And that, according to counselor and relationship expert Dr. Gary D. Chapman, author of the New York Times bestseller The Five love Languages is to have deep and lasting union with another to truly become one. But how can you build that oneness from the beginning? With the expert wisdom and practical common sense that have made him a popular speaker worldwide, Dr. Chapman helps couples with such questions as... "Why won't my spouse change?" "What does it really mean to love someone else?" "How do I get him to listen to me?" "What if I'm the only one working at the marriage?" Whether you're starting your life together...or just need to improve communication in your marriage...Dr. Chapman's wisdom will help you move toward "the marriage you've always wanted."
The Marriage You've Always Wanted: 28 Days To Creating The Marriage You've Always Wanted With The Spouse You Already Have
by Gary ChapmanFrom America's favorite marriage expert and author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, The 5 Love Languages®Respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman looks at the key issues that will help you build the marriage you've always wanted, answering such real-life questions as . . .Why won't they change?Why do we always fight about tasks and responsibilities?Why should we have to work at sex?In the warm, practical style that has endeared him to audiences worldwide, Dr. Chapman delivers advice on all the "big issues," like: MoneyCommunicationDecision makingIn-lawsand much moreEach chapter includes a "Your Turn" opportunity for reflection and interaction between spouses.Discover the "joy potential" in your marriage and your "ministry potential" for God!
The Marriage You've Always Wanted: 28 Days To Creating The Marriage You've Always Wanted With The Spouse You Already Have
by Gary ChapmanFrom America's favorite marriage expert and author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, The 5 Love Languages®Respected marriage counselor Gary Chapman looks at the key issues that will help you build the marriage you've always wanted, answering such real-life questions as . . .Why won't they change?Why do we always fight about tasks and responsibilities?Why should we have to work at sex?In the warm, practical style that has endeared him to audiences worldwide, Dr. Chapman delivers advice on all the "big issues," like: MoneyCommunicationDecision makingIn-lawsand much moreEach chapter includes a "Your Turn" opportunity for reflection and interaction between spouses.Discover the "joy potential" in your marriage and your "ministry potential" for God!
Married...But Lonely: Stop Merely Existing. Start Living Intimately
by David E. ClarkeSeven Steps to a New Husband! You married a good man. He loves you. He’s committed to you. He treats you well. You fully and sincerely appreciate who he is and what he does for you and for the family. The problem is, he does not meet some of your most important, God-given needs. Eighty-five percent of all husbands are intimacy-challenged. Your conversations are brief, safe, and superficial. He does not reveal what he’s really thinking and feeling inside. He believes your marriage is great. He’s perfectly happy…and the intimate, romantic, emotional part of you is dying a slow death. Working together, the two of you can create an intimate marriage. In Married...but Lonely Dr. David Clarke will show you seven steps that you as the wife can implement with or without your husband's cooperation and begin to experience the kind of marriage you've always wanted.