Closer

by Burns, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780764208607
• ISBN10: 0764208608
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-01
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub

Summary

This collection of 52 devotionals helps couples to draw closer through faith conversations-those quiet talks so vital for emotional and spiritual intimacy. Written with today's busy schedules in mind, each reading includes inviting discussion questions and practical action steps to provide a focused time to learn and talk about what's important in life. Set aside just 30 minutes a week to stay connected with your spouse. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Jim and Cathy Burns have been married for over 30 years. They have the privilege to speak to couples each year through conferences on "Creating an Intimate Marriage" and "Growing Together Spiritually." As host of the HomeWord radio program, Jim is heard daily in more than 800 communities across the United States. They live in Southern California with their three daughters.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 11
Trusting the Author of Your Story	p. 15
Don't Lose Sight of the Goal	p. 19
The Power of Forgiveness	p. 23
A Nonnegotiable Date Night	p. 27
The Happiness Effect	p. 31
Servant Love or Selfish Love?	p. 35
The Purity Code	p. 39
The Jesus Creed	p. 43
What Is God Telling You to Do?	p. 47
The Eternal Perspective	p. 51
Longevity in Your Marriage with A.W.E.	p. 55
Your Marriage To-Do List	p. 59
Thank Therapy	p. 63
Three Questions	p. 67
Attitude is Everything	p. 71
No Regrets	p. 75
Dad	p. 77
Accountability Makes a Marriage Stronger	p. 81
Keep On Treasuring	p. 85
Jumping to Conclusions	p. 89
A Love Story	p. 93
H.A.L.T.	p. 97
Your Body and Your Marriage	p. 101
When I Relax, I Feel Guilty	p. 105
God Meets Our Deepest Needs	p. 109
Think Generationally	p. 113
Reactions Speak Louder Than Words	p. 117
Moses and the Amalekites	p. 121
David and Goliath	p. 125
Closer to God, Closer to Each Other	p. 129
Rekindling Romance	p. 133
Creating Connection	p. 137
The Prayer Challenge	p. 141
Too Busy	p. 145
Solitude and People	p. 149
Weekly Meetings	p. 153
Conflict Can Bring You Closer, Or	p. 157
A High-Maintenance Marriage	p. 161
Physical Intimacy	p. 165
Strategic Romance	p. 169
Stop Complaining, Start Enjoying	p. 173
Do Your Kids a Favor: Love Your Spouse	p. 177
Waking Up Is a Gift	p. 181
A Life of Significant Conversations	p. 185
Different by Design	p. 189
Do What it Takes	p. 193
The Best Things in Life are not Things	p. 197
Making Your Values a Priority	p. 201
God Isn't Finished With You Yet	p. 205
Attitudes and Thoughts	p. 209
The Pain of Anger and Freedom of Forgiveness	p. 213
Learning to Apologize	p. 219
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