Christ Marriage

"Bob and Karen have given us great teaching and tools to equip our church with gospel centered identity. The Spirit has used their studies to bring Gospel renovation to so many churches and lives. We are excited for this new work on marriage." Rusty Milton, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama"The authors, Bob and Karen Smart, have experienced the many faces of marriage: their relationship, the marriage of their five children, and their counseling of the many couples they have known over the years. Their book is honest, caring, and spiritual. Marriage can be a life-...

From boyhood, we search for heroes, starting with our fathers. But somewhere along the way, all our heroes disappoint us. And our attempts to be a hero fair no better, leaving us confused and unsure. Yet the heroic longing never leaves us. We want to be that heroic man, but we do not know how. Jesus does. He is the great hero of all time. And he calls men to follow him. As we follow, we will quickly realize that the path is surprising.

This handout is given to attendees at Your Marriage God's Way Conferences. Here’s the conference description… Do you want a healthy, joyful, Christ-centered relationship? Then you must embrace the truths in God’s Word! Join pastor, author, and speaker, Scott LaPierre, as he teaches principles for a biblical marriage. At the Your Marriage God’s Way Conference you will: Understand the unique roles and responsibilities of husbands and wives Recognize and resolve conflicts you face with a heart of hope and compassion Receive scriptural teaching on God’s design for relationships Enjoy ...

You are about to enter into a sacred contract with the one you love. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and imagine this moment: It's just us here, in front of the Father. Our family is assembled around us, and suddenly He appears before us -- the Lamb who was slain from ages ago...The sweet Master Jesus. The bride has been waiting with bated breath for her sweet groom. But the waiting is over -- Christ has come! The skies fill with His glory as our hearts beat with anticipation. Jesus has returned for His golden queen, ready to take what belongs to Him. I am His and He is mine -- finally...

Distraught, lost, longing for something more in your marriage? Don’t throw in the towel just yet. God has a message and a plan for you. It’s been hard and you don’t know where to turn, but this did not catch God by surprise. Your spouse was handpicked by God for you. It’s no accident that you picked up this audiobook. God wants to teach you what it means to be anchored in him so that you can be anchored in your marriage. The enemy wants to keep you bound, but God has so much more for you and your family. Will you trust him? He is waiting for you.

IT'S TIME TO GET IT TOGETHER Marriage can be one of the most difficult relationships in life! We approach it initially with excitement and great hope for the future. Then life happens and the struggles begin. But if Christ is the bridegroom of His church, then how was this thing called marriage supposed to work? Did God set up a relationship called marriage that can actually be a long lasting, loving relationship? In Get It Together we go straight to the Bible. We look directly and in depth at God's design of a marriage to see if we can understand how it is supposed to work. Maybe, just ...

Do you want a Godly marriage? Here is a guide for couples to be able to get their marriages on track with God's will and keep it there. This is accomplished by looking at every aspect of the marriage relationship and showing by using numerous Bible passages, not only what God wants a marriage to be, but also how He expects us to go about it. Building a Godly Marriage is not meant to be the answer to all marital problems. It is intended to be a guide for couples to be able to get their marriages on track with God’s will and keep it there. This book shows, by using many Bible passages, not ...

A good audiobook about being good. Short and sweet; great for all ages and stages. Breaks down the basics of Christlike qualities, principles, and precepts that when cultivated, applied, and developed can help you in your relationships and in life. Positive self-development no matter your religion. One love.

Senior Minister, Reverend Matt Broadbent of Los Altos, California Foothill Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, spoke with this writer by phone and webcam via Skype in February, 2010 about same sex marriage and same sex blessings. This is the first of a series of interviews with different clergy denomination members on the subject. Two other upcoming interviews are with The Rt. Reverend Marc Andrus of The Episcopal Church, USA (San Francisco Bay Area known as Diocese of California), and Rabbi Stephen Pearce of Reform Temple El Emanuel, San Francisco.

Isaiah states that seven women will take hold of one man and say, "Be our husband..." Seven Churches of the Revelation are to be wed to the Lamb of God, one Perfect Man, but what has the Church, collectivielyl become? Self-centered, spoiled? Or has She been prepared properly for Marriage to the Lamb? Read this book.

"Single Mothers and Living For Christ," is meant to encourage other single mothers. Tréasa Brown shares her delicate story of what she faced on her journey as a single mother. She allowed the Lord to give her the words to encourage others that may have experienced similar situations. We all have faced something during our process, but Jesus brought us out alright! For the single mothers that may not know that Jesus is able to take them through trying times, her prayer is that they will listen to her story and be encouraged to walk with Him all the way!

The Teachers of mankind are few. A thousand years may pass by without the advent of such a one; but when the True Teacher does appear, the distinguishing feature by which he is known is his life. His conduct is different from that of other men, and his teaching is never derived from any man or book, but from his own life. The Teacher first lives, and then teaches others how they may likewise live. The proof and witness of his teaching is in himself, his life.

His Majesty Requests beautifully prepares the Bride of Christ for the marriage supper to the Lamb of God using the (Hebrew) Jewish wedding customs portrayed in scriptures. Like flipping pages through a wedding album, this devotional illuminates the spiritual meaning of these ancient wedding traditions and how the Jesus the Messiah fulfilled each one. The restoration and brilliance of these lost pictures are sure to fill the believer's heart with a renewed love for their Heavenly Bridegroom, while others will flash new insight into the teachings and ways of a Jewish Savior. Discover the ...

Who says small town life can’t be exciting? Valerie couldn’t help falling in love with Alec. The two of them couldn’t be happier to be getting married, but as it becomes clear the wedding plans aren’t quite coming together, Valerie begins to panic that she might not get that summer wedding she was hoping for after all. Will her faith give her the strength to make her dreams come true? Olivia is longing for Memphis to propose, but months continue to pass, and he still hasn’t popped the question. Does her cowboy intend to make her his wife, or is Olivia mistaken? Erin is thrilled ...

A new Bible verse and devotional about God's love for each day of the month, including February 29! Start your day off right each morning by studying God's word. Grab your Bible and this new devotional, get cozy, and take a few quiet moments with the Lord to get your day off on the right foot. Or end your day snuggled in bed while you let God speak to your heart. Each day of the month begins with a Bible verse on the topic of love, followed by a personal story from author Sparrow Brooks and how she interprets this verse in her real life. She ends each devotion with questions to ask yourself...