Marriage Clues for the Clueless : God's Word in Your World

by Woods, Len; Hudson, Christopher D.; Dall, Jeanettestaff; Lackland, Mary Ann; Woods, Len

• ISBN13: 9781577485643
• ISBN10: 1577485645
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Barbour Pub Inc

Summary

If marriages came equipped with an owner's manual, this would be it! Marriage Clues for the Clueless is chock full of expert advice, fun "how we met" stories, and loads of encouragement on every conceivable topic--from engagement to enjoying the "empty nest." You'll wonder how you ever managed without this informative and practical book! Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Welcome to Marriage	p. 1
Now that the Knot Has Been Tied	p. 2
Building a Marriage that Stands	p. 9
What the Bible Says About Marriage	p. 10
Foundations for a Good Home	p. 16
Understanding Each Other	p. 21
Building up Your Spouse	p. 26
Having a Support Group (Friends, Family)	p. 28
Keeping Love Alive	p. 31
Why Is this Important?	p. 32
Having Fun	p. 35
Date Your Mate	p. 40
Gifts	p. 48
How to Be Romantic	p. 52
Having a Heal thy Home	p. 55
Dividing Chores	p. 56
Expectations	p. 59
Seven Things You Need in a Healthy Home	p. 63
The Place of Your Career-Or Should You Have One?	p. 67
Children	p. 69
Children	p. 70
Children: Are They a Bond or a Wedge?	p. 74
Growing Together Spiritvally	p. 81
How Do You Grow Together?	p. 82
How to Keep God First	p. 85
Submission to Each Other and to Christ	p. 88
Choosing a Church	p. 90
Ministry Opportunites	p. 94
Encouragement from the Bible	p. 97
A "Mission Statement" for Your Marriage	p. 99
Interfaith Marriages	p. 103
Good Devotional Books for Couples	p. 106
Hvsbands and Wives	p. 109
Differences Between Men and Women	p. 110
His Needs, Her Needs	p. 113
Sex, Money, and Other Issues	p. 119
A Healthy Sexual Relationship	p. 120
How to Ruin Your Sexual Relationship	p. 125
Identifying and Overcoming Problems	p. 128
Money Issues	p. 132
Getting Out of Debt	p. 137
Talking about These and Other Issues	p. 141
Communication Tips	p. 145
Arguments (Fighting Fair, What to Never Say in an Argument)	p. 146
Communication Killers	p. 151
10 Tips for Better Communication	p. 154
The Lost Art of Listening	p. 158
Knowing How to Forgive and How to Receive Forgiveness	p. 161
52 Ways to Say I Love You	p. 164
Communicating Your Wishes, Hopes, and Dreams	p. 171
Making a Decision Together	p. 174
In-Laws	p. 177
Engagement	p. 178
Newlyweds	p. 181
Midlife	p. 184
Parenting	p. 187
Retirement	p. 189
Marriage Savers and Breakers	p. 191
Becoming a Better Friend	p. 192
Simplifying Your Life	p. 197
Career and Marriage	p. 201
Vacation Ideas	p. 206
Building Memories	p. 211
Birthdays	p. 212
Thanksgiving Day	p. 216
Christmas	p. 219
Anniversaries	p. 223
Gift Ideas	p. 227
Blended Families	p. 229
Stir Well	p. 230
Index	p. 239
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