Spiritual Growth Marriage

This is the true story of Ora-Jay and Irene Eash, Amish farmers from northwest Montana whose lives changed in an instant when a semi-truck struck the family buggy, killing their two young daughters. After the accident, the couple turned to their Amish community for comfort, but they remained haunted by the thought that they might not see their girls again in heaven. Would their deeds be good enough?

For the longest time, Elizabeth Bristol ran from God — until, out of desperation, she caved. She found out she not only needed God but wanted him. In what came as a total shock, she found peace, purpose, and incredible healing. She can’t not share because in this crazy world, who couldn’t use a little more of all that? There are stories in this book she wasn’t going to tell. Why did she? She had to share her indiscretions in order for people to see the power of redemption.

"When Your Husband is a Christian-But Doesn't Always Act Like One" offers scripture to lift you up in your marriage relationship. Although each of the weekly verses begins with something your husband does or doesn’t do, this book is not about him. It is about you and how you can use each situation to grow in Christ. Some circumstances will apply to you, others won’t. However, the more of these 52 instances you encounter, the more occasion you have for spiritual growth. As well, this book is not about how to have a perfect marriage but rather how to thrive within an imperfect marriage.

Wesley Hill writes for gay Christians and those who love them. Part-memoir, part theological reflection, Hill shares the struggles that gay Christians face as they seek to live faithful to God's "no" to homosexuality.

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.

Are you beginning to toss divorce around in your mind? Are you and your husband talking “separation”? Does it seem like you’ve given so much trying to make the marriage work that you’ve lost contact with the real you in the midst of it all? Are you tired of waiting for your husband to change, and waiting on God to enact a miracle in your marriage? There is hope for your marriage even when it seems that all is lost. Marriage Glue: Sticking to your Vows -- Even When It Hurts focuses on helping you become whole on your own while working on being one with your mate. The book will ...

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 ...

Gabriel Conte has created a life that others dream of—he's married to the love of his life, he's an entrepreneur in multiple fields, he nurtures great relationships with his parents and siblings, and he's sustaining a vibrant relationship with God that's at the heart of everything he does. But it didn't happen overnight. He's worked with intention to get to where he is today. With encouraging and uplifting stories from his personal journey, A Mission for Meaning highlights what he's learned about life, love, and being accountable for the consequences of your decisions.

🌸 Discover the secret to a truly victorious marriage—by surrendering first. In this empowering and grace-filled guide for Christian wives, author Gwen Steinle shares a transformative perspective on marriage that begins not with your spouse—but at the foot of the cross. First One to the Cross draws from biblical principles, real-life stories, and years of marital mentoring to help women step into God's design for marriage with courage, humility, and joy. Through nine deeply reflective chapters—including topics like unconditional love, reverence, humility, spiritual warfare, and ...

Maybe you entered marriage with some pretty high expectations - most couples do. Jonathan and Wynter Pitts did. Until the reality of married life spilled into their expectations. Jonathan and Wynter invite you on a journey to explore a different approach to your happily-ever-after marriage. Join them for an honest look at the lessons learned as they navigated the ups and downs of early marriage while raising four daughters.

“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...

“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. ...

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.

Prayer series is an expository teaching of the power of prayer. Prayer is an ancient weapon that can never fail. All of our lives' challenges are easy for God to solve, only if we can pray. While worry when you can pray? Trust in Jesus, and he will see you through. This series will walk you through the mighty power of prayers so that you can see that all our problems are just a piece of cake for our God to solve.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Ace Collins has dug deep to uncover the true stories behind your favorite Christmas songs. Explore how these songs came into being, and discover a deeper appreciation for these melodic messages of peace, hope, and joy that celebrate the birth of Jesus.