Marriage Growth

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16 NIV Will you always be drawn to the darkness? Most likely! As long as you are a human being—your default position will be rebellion. How can you use this phenomena? Is it possible that the darkness can be utilized as a tool to lift you higher into God’s light? Yes...

In spring 1095, Christian and Emelye make love for the first time. When it is announced Christian must fulfill his obligation to marry Lady Arianna the lovers know their dream of bring together is over. Months later Emelye realizes she is with child but refuses to tell anyone who the father is and is exiled from the home and family she loves. Emelye suffers the ultimate pain a mother can feel and is left without the man she loves and the child they created. The arrival of Christian and his newborn daughter gives Emelye a purpose. Christian is being forced to join the crusade and decides to ...

PARALYZED BY FEAR OF MISSING GOD’S PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE? Do you find yourself condemned to indecision over important choices? If so, this book is for you! The book shows how God functions much like an architect who leaves the interior design, landscaping and color choices to us. Drawing on many years as a pastor, Ralph Moore brings lots of real life stories into the book. Each serves to illustrate a process for choosing success in light of God's plans for your life. The book makes complicated truth simple and easy to understand. It is a quick and enjoyable read... You will discover: - How ...

The enneagram, a funky nine-pointed geometric structure, has been all the talk in personality testing and career coaching over the past decade. The enneagram is an ancient personality system that can unearth some of your hidden desires and fears. One of the things that the enneagram can tell you about yourself is how desperate you are to find something that seems almost unattainable. This book will explore some of the things that each enneagram type searches for in life, but finds hard to actually maintain or grasp.

If you've ever felt this way about your marriage, you're not alone. Marriage is hard. Every couple comes to a place of disappointment and distance at one point or another. The good news is that your relationship can get better. If you're both willing to work at it, it can work out. Teacher, author, and creator of "Living the Sweet Wife" Chelsea Damon has coached thousands of couples through the hardest seasons of their marriage. In I Thought This Would Make Me Happy, she'll help you take your first steps to a renewed and life-giving marriage.

Hope Brown’s mundane life is turned upside down when:-she unexpectedly loses the job she loves; runs into big trouble with the police when she’s implicated in an unexplained death; finds herself the target of a notorious local drug gang - out for revenge; and discovers dark secrets about her past that she is determined to uncover. Hope takes flight from the dreary London council flat that she shares with her slovenly stepfather Charlie, and stepbrother Joel, looking for a fresh start in Northumberland, in the peaceful, coastal town of Amble, where she was born. She's determined to ...

In Is This The One?, Steve Arterburn - an award-winning author and the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries - has created a "how-to" plan for happier, stronger marriages. He contends that living in a "no regrets" relationship can be as simple following this spiritually solid and personally drawn plan before the first "I do" is even spoken. He prescribes three sets of ten carefully devised dates designed to help couples reveal their true colors and clarify whether or not they are a compatible match.

The movies and TV make it look easy. Matchmaking websites have it down to a science. Two people connect—love at first sight—and the relationship is magical from then on. But the truth is, strong, deep relationships that last a lifetime aren’t based on the mysterious chemistry of two personalities. Real love in relationships—friends, married couples, siblings, parents—isn’t a magic act. It’s a journey. A great relationship grows from an investment of time and effort.

When Jim and Alisha met and started dating, there was no real indication that things would go the way they did. In September 2006, they stood in front of their friends, family, and God and made a covenant together for life. The vows promised to love, comfort, and support each other through good and bad, joy and pain, and most importantly...sickness and health.

In La La Lovely, Trina shares stories and inspiration from her journey of finding and being found by beauty. You will find deep matters of the heart along with practical pointers on things like decorating your home, finding your style, and creating beautiful spaces. Each chapter offers essays, beautiful photographs, design tips, and practical advice for creating a place of beauty and belonging no matter where you live or what you're going through.

While the culture has never been more confused about the definition of what marriage is, those who are married have never been more hopeless about how marriage should be lived. The times have never been more crucial for digging deeper, past the definition of marriage to the structure of marriage, the blessings of marriage, and the opportunity for living out the image of the gospel that's embodied within marriage. So, what now?

Reignite your love and strengthen your faith journey together, even if you're balancing hectic schedules and differing spiritual paths. Do you yearn for a deeper connection with your partner? Do you struggle to integrate faith naturally into your daily relationship? Do you find it challenging to have meaningful conversations and resolve conflicts biblically? If any of these questions resonate with you, you are not alone. Most couples, whether newlyweds or seasoned in marriage, encounter these same struggles. But the good news is, transforming these challenges into lasting spiritual growth ...

The sad truth is that when it comes to modern dating, there are a whole host of challenges and hurdles to overcome. This is not a dating book that promises to find you a person to love; it will help you spot the troublesome ones before it is too late. It will help you to recognise that you possess spectacular buff ting energy and that it's perfectly possible to be contentedly single. It will empower you to use your voice and walk away if you spot warning signs in relationships, by highlighting the red flags, as well as the green flags, and signs that indicate a healthy partnership.

Step into the heartwarming and inspiring true story of Annie Salvatore, a young Italian immigrant navigating love, faith, and family in early 20th-century America. Through the trials and triumphs of Annie's life, this romantic novel takes readers on an emotional journey that intertwines love, faith, and the pursuit of the American dream. From her struggles with cultural identity to the delicate dance of love and marriage, Annie's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Guided by her unwavering faith and the legacy of her family, she faces life's challenges with grace and ...

“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NIV Why does the bible claim that we owe a debt of love? Why love yourself and others? Why love your life? Why love God? Why be obedient to His laws of love? Because—the richness of His empowering kingdom is wrapped in the delicious delights and benefits enjoyed by the soul who obeys God’s call to love. Love fulfills the law. Come on a journey with us as we seek to discover how to love God, ourselves and others—perfectly. “God is love. ...

Dating in modern times can be confusing and seem more complicated than ever. How do you date and get close to someone while keeping God first? When meeting someone new, there are many questions and scenarios to be thought about. Should he pursue first? How often should you spend time together? When should you start attending church as a couple? Should you serve in the same area? When in the relationship should you hold hands or kiss? What do social media boundaries look like? Waiting While Dating interviews six Christian couples who had different backgrounds and situations.

A message to the Soul, the purpose of Wholly Holy is for the listener and writer to first consider all the things they are thankful for. Honing spiritual focus. Book of poetry and psalms. Dealings of the heart. Understanding the unseen reality.

Como Saber qual a vontade de Deus para sua vida? Como entender o que Deus quer de nós, quando precisamos tomar decisões difíceis? Há alguma orientação nas Escrituras que ajudam os cristãos a reconhecerem a vontade de Deus? Deus manifesta sua vontade para cada decisão da vida do Homem? Essas são perguntas legítimas e muitos cristãos a enfrentam diariamente, especialmente diante de dilemas e decisões difíceis.

\Do you feel like money is running your life instead of the other way around? Financial stress can strain your relationships, cloud your decisions, and leave you feeling stuck. Whether you're constantly worrying about bills, clashing with your partner over spending, or unsure how to build real wealth—this book is here to help. In this book, you’ll discover how to break free from financial anxiety and build a money plan that actually fits your life.

This updated and expanded edition expands some of the subjects that were discreetly touched on in the earlier edition, explores how the latest discoveries in the field of medicine and social practice confirm the principles taught in the book.