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Preparing to Be a Help Meet contains six sweet love stories written by wives sharing their experiences about how God taught them to be the help meets they are today. Three of the stories are from wives that have been married more than 40 years. Three stories are by new brides who, before marriage, were trained to be the help meet God intended. All the love stories are beautiful and will show you how wonderful it is to walk together in God's light.

Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. ~ Samuel Beckett Patricia’s story is about continuing to believe in the mystery and glory of love, even in the face of abuse, lies, and broken promises. It’s also a story of tenacious courage, about choosing to view life and people through rose-colored glasses and believing that when those we trust fail us, love never does. Eight marriages have not shaken this belief one bit. This kind of belief in our goodness is contagious. Patricia has not only survived tragic events that would leave some of us bitter and ...

Never fall in love with your knight in shining armor… Even though he can’t step foot out of his house, Noah King’s sole purpose in life is to help people. He created the Ark as a sanctuary for animals and people alike, and it’s not surprising that when I’m at my lowest ebb, he’s the one who rides in on his white horse and rescues me. But now I’m in a terrible dilemma. Since his wife died giving birth to their baby – who also died – Noah’s been a recluse. The last thing he needs in his life is a woman who’s eight months pregnant, alone, and homeless. Of course he’s ...

On November 2, 2006, Gayle Haggard's life changed forever when her husband, Ted Haggard, founder of the 14,000-member New Life Church in Colorado Springs and president of the National Association of Evangelicals, was publicly exposed in a scandal. In the days and months ahead, everything in Gayle's life was at stake—her beliefs, her marriage, and her relationship with the church community she had been a part of for more than 20 years.

Your husband learned from an early age to deny his true feelings - and to be silent about his deepest needs. Most men long for greater intimacy with their wives, but they have no idea how to find it. Best-selling author David Murrow breaks the silence, uncovering the central secret of your spouse’s heart. He reveals what every husband since Adam has felt but has been unwilling or unable to say. If you really want to know what’s stored up in your husband’s heart, listen to this audiobook.

One minute Elizabeth Crane and her husband of fifteen years are fixing up their old house in Upstate New York, finally setting down roots after stints in Chicago, Texas, and Brooklyn, when his unexpected admission—I'm not happy—changes everything. Suddenly she finds herself separated and in couples therapy, living in an apartment in the city with an old friend and his kid. It's understood that the apartment and bonus family are temporary, but the situation brings unexpected comfort and much-needed healing for wounds even older than her marriage.

In 1998, after 12 years of counseling the wives of men in sexual sin, Kathy Gallagher wrote the original version of When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart. Presented in the form of letters which addressed the most pertinent struggles wives deal with, this book proved to be a lifesaver for thousands of women over the years. The 20th anniversary edition of When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart adds nine chapters of new material, making it more compelling than ever.

A call to arms, How to Build a Better Life will ignite a much-needed debate about the misplaced priorities of the modern generation. This guide is the antidote women need to reject the lies they've been fed by our culture so they can build the happier and slower-paced lives they crave.

Unlock the secret to becoming the man every woman desires and every relationship needs. This audiobook explores the art of containment—an essential yet often misunderstood concept that holds the key to building trust, igniting passion, and cultivating lasting intimacy."The Masculine Container" delves into the profound power of emotional presence and provides insights into creating a space where your partner feels safe, cherished, and irresistibly drawn to you.

This book will help you clarify your thinking, process your emotions, and help you make better decisions. If you are ready to design a life you love, this book will help you on your journey. Life teaches us lessons continuously. Do we pay attention and acknowledge what we learn? Do we strive to improve ourselves, and, due to these improvements, are our lives and relationships positive influences for everyone around us? Life is an ongoing process. We should consciously stop sometimes to reflect upon the situations we find ourselves in and the experiences life gives us. Could we have done ...

A hot fling offers them both a chance to escape their pasts… Bridget Hitchcock – Birdie to her friends – is getting married to the man of her dreams. Or so she keeps telling herself. When Fate intervenes to ruin the big day, Bridget’s devastated, but she’s honest enough to admit that the humiliation and embarrassment has upset her more than actually losing Mal. Standing on Wellington quay in the rain in her wedding dress, she contemplates where to go from here, and has no idea. Aaron Reed is dashing through the rain with his son to their hotel room when he spots the beautiful ...

A wounded soldier needs her own hero... When Lieutenant Genie Sharpe’s best friend Ciara dies in the bomb blast that blew up their Army truck, Genie comes home to the Bay of Islands to rest her wounded knee. To honor Ciara, Genie decides to carry out her friend’s Bucket List, and she’s more than happy when Ciara’s gorgeous big brother Niall offers to join in. The attraction that has always simmered between them soon turns sizzling hot. But Niall’s mother Sinead blames Genie for her daughter’s death, and Ciara made her feelings clear on them dating long ago, so they agree to keep...

The New I Do, therapist Susan Pease Gadoua and journalist Vicki Larson take a groundbreaking look at the modern shape of marriage to help listeners open their minds to marrying more consciously and creatively. Offering actual models of less-traditional marriages, including everything from a parenting marriage (intended for the sake of raising and nurturing children) to a comfort or safety marriage (where people marry for financial security or companionship), the audiobook covers unique options for couples interested in forging their own paths.

What Can You Do When All Marriage Advice Has Failed? If you feel hopeless, emotionally drained… tired of being the only one trying all things to save your marriage... you are not alone! Discover the secrets to transforming your broken marriage into a successful one with this powerful 9-Week Marriage Bible Study Workbook. Learn the key strategies to finding hope and joy in your marriage today! I had searched out the best marriage advice around, Christian marriage advice, and fun marriage advice, from Christian and secular marriage books alike. None of it worked to fix my marriage. Then I ...

Frances Andrews is sick of her husband Martin’s addiction to pornography, and has lost her trust in him. Martin views porn as a harmless pastime, but when Frances threatens to leave, he is distraught and begs her to go with him for marriage guidance therapy. Counsellor Rhona suggests they take a holiday in the first instance, and start talking to one another again. Frances just wants out of the marriage, but finally agrees to go on a cruise…as long as they have separate cabins. Told from both Frances and Martin’s perspectives, Mind Games shines a light on the effect that an addiction ...

One out of every two modern marriages ends in divorce, and 75 percent of those divorces are initiated by wives. Author Ashton Applewhite is one of these women, having sued for divorce after enduring an unfulfilling 10-year marriage. Cutting Loose is an essential resource for women who want to leave their marriage but fear the consequences. Shattering the media-generated image of the lonely, deprived, and financially strapped divorcee, Applewhite provides a much needed reality check. Cutting Loose introduces 50 women, varying in age, race, class, and predicament, who have thrived after initiating their own divorces.

Some seasons of life can seem inordinately more difficult than one human should ever have to endure. For Brandi Wilson, this was the year when her husband of more than twenty years—and a megachurch pastor—walked away from her and her family, her church community dissolved, and her dreams and identity were shattered. Yet God transformed this heartbreaking, overwhelming year into an invaluable lesson on the gift of healing. Here Brandi vulnerably and beautifully tells her story of confronting grief and heartache head-on and learning how to grow from the pain.

Couples don’t ride off into the sunset after their honeymoon. The truth is that marriage is hard. Maybe you’re in place where you’re feeling that. You might even feel like this is the end.

Would you marry the most arrogant man you’ve ever met for a million dollars? James Marrying one of the richest, most eligible bachelors in New Zealand sounds like something out of a fairy tale, right? What girl could possibly say no if I proposed? Aroha Wihongi, that’s who. Marriage has never been high on my list of priorities, but my sister’s recent death has literally left me holding the baby—my four-month-old niece. Although having kids wasn’t on my list either, I have no intention of letting her absentee lowlife of a father within a mile of her. My lawyer says my chances of ...

Discover how to: Develop a positive mindset that enhances every aspect of your relationship. Communicate more effectively and authentically with your partner. Build self-love and confidence that radiates into your relationships. Navigate conflict with grace and understanding. Cultivate a relationship that reflects your deepest values and desires. Whether you're looking to strengthen your current relationship or prepare yourself for a future one, "Embracing Love" is a heartfelt guide that will inspire and empower you to live and love fully. Start your journey towards a more positive, ...