The 5 Minute Marriage


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Aaron Robinson is just your average, ordinary teenager trying to make it through his eighth grade year. But something happens to him that is far from ordinary. He has a nightmare in which something happens that seems very real to him. Aaron shakes it off as nothing but a dream, not knowing that it would change his life forever. As part of the year goes by, he falls for the girl of his dreams, Ann. The thing is though his former best friend has too. He tries to do everything in order to get her to like him for who he is, but it just doesn't seem like it's enough. Aaron wants so much more in his life, but something tragic happens that makes him realize that he should be thankful for the people and things in his life. One day sitting in class, Aaron finds out news that he just lost someone very close to him without warning. The news tears his world apart, and now his whole life seems like a nightmare that he can't wake up from. Feeling as if he has to fight for what he wants in life, Aaron decides to challenge his nemesis in a fight. But realizing that it would be her fault if either one of them was hurt, Ann pleads Aaron's former best friend to just leave it alone. Meanwhile, Aaron waits for everyone to show up when all of the sudden his nightmare becomes reality. He tries to run, but he cannot avoid what fate has in store for him. With his life on the line, will Aaron be able to overcome fate's plan or will things take a turn for the worse? Only time can tell in If Only Aaron Knew.




5 Minutes to Marriage


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Jack Cortland had crashed and burned during his rock 'n' roll heyday. Although the handsome loner had sworn off love, he was single-handedly raising his motherless sons on the family ranch. But storm clouds gathered when the boys' tyrannical granddaddy alluded to eerie curses and hinted at a nasty custody battle. Out of his element, Jack hired a beautiful nanny to show him the ropes…and wound up lawfully wed! Nanny extraordinaire Marisa Perez had good reasons for running off to Vegas with Jack, but harbored fears that danger would darken their doorstep. Yet despite the impending doom, Marisa couldn't resist the smokin'-hot cowboy whose gunmetal-gray eyes captivated her heart. And then the prophecy came true….




The Second Half of Marriage Leader's Guide


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Your children are gone or leaving soon. It's time to focus once again on your own future and your marriage. What's in store for the second half? David and Claudia Arp provide answers and practical help in this groundbreaking book. Drawing on their national survey of hundreds of "second-half" couples, the Arps reveal eight marital challenges every long-term marriage faces, and they offer strategies and exercises for meeting each of them. The Second Half of Marriage will challenge you to create a vision for the rest of your life together and inspire you to make that vision a reality. The second half of marriage can be a time of fulfillment, no matter what challenges a couple previously faced. Couples can rediscover each other and build a more mature, satisfying, and romantic life together. The Second Half of Marriage ZondervanGroupware is a unique resource designed to facilitate this rediscovery and rebuilding.




The Ten-Minute Marriage Principle


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Counselor Dr. Douglas Weiss developed this easy-to-follow plan for improving your marriage. By investing just ten minutes a day to focus on each other and do simple exercises, couples can enhance their marriages in ways they will benefit from for a lifetime!




Marriage Course Leader's Guide


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Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a seven-session study designed to help couples obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. This Leader's Guide offers a concise yet thorough overview of Marriage Course. It includes timetables for each evening, suggested reading, details on how to set up and run the course, and practical tips for making your Marriage Course successful. The course covers: An Introduction to Marriage Course Building Strong Foundations The Art of Communication Resolving Conflict Forgiveness The Impact of Family - past and present Good Sex Love in Action Marriage Course Party Coping with Times of Separation (optional session) Marriage Course serves as a bridge between the church and local community by recognizing the need to go beyond the social, as well as physical, walls of the church to help couples with their relationships. The courses are easy to run, and the talks are also available on DVD (sold separately). If you enjoy hosting people and have a passion for strengthening family life, you could run a course!




15 Minute Marriage


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As relaxed views about marriage evolve the question, "Is marriage designed to last forever?" begs to be answered. Marriage can last a lifetime or be nothing more than a 15 minute plight.A living breathing organism, marriage must be nurtured. But an enemy has come to kill marriage. It is divorce. A living death, divorce destroys marriage.Regardless of the pain and heartache, that comes with divorce, more and more couples are contemplating it or opting out of marriage altogether. But is this God's plan?"An insightful discussion of God's perspective on love, marriage, divorce and relationships is shared through the practical precepts in "15 Minute Marriage". This simplistic guide will help those seeking marriage and relationship to:* Identify "the one" God has created for them to marry* Embrace God's ideal solution when preparing for marriage* Understand the attributes needed to maintain healthy marriages and relationships* Overcome the setbacks that lead to stumbling blocks in marriage* Identify and avoid attacks that come against marriage relationships* Cultivate and nurture marriage relationshipsSound, creative and informative "15 Minute Marriage" is based on testimonials and triumphs of those who have survived the impact of divorce and the difficulties of relationships. Sincere and honest "15 Minute Marriage" provides a message that inspires readers to overcome the challenges, fight the battles and achieve the victory in their marriages and relationships.




5-Minute Couple's Devotional


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Grow closer to each other and to God Pausing to reflect on how you engage with your faith is a powerful tool for any couple—even if it's just for a few minutes. This Christian couples' devotional helps both new and lifelong partners connect with each other more deeply through guided conversation and prayer. Together, you'll move through simple devotions rooted in powerful excerpts from Scripture, exploring everything from grief and gratitude to bravery and forgiveness. Quick and simple—These devotions take just 5 minutes, so it's easy to find time for them, even on busy days. Take action—Each devotion ends with a prompt for prayer, a conversation starter, or a fun activity to try as a couple. Deep reflection—Even though they're brief, every devotion focuses on a specific topic that encourages meaningful thought and discussion. Find time to deepen your bond with each other and explore your faith with 5-Minute Devotions for Couples.




Boundaries in Marriage


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Improve your relationship with your spouse! Gain life-changing insights on: -What boundaries are, why they're vital to a healthy marriage, and how each partner can establish them -How values form the structure and architecture of marriage -How to protect your marriage from intruders, whether other people or personal idols -How to work with a spouse who understands and values boundaries---and a spouse who doesn't It Takes Two Individuals to Become One Flesh Only when a husband and wife know and respect each other's needs, choices, and freedom can they give themselves freely and lovingly to one another. Boundaries in Marriage gives the couples in your group the tools they need. By applying the powerful biblical and relational principles presented in this ZondervanGroupware (TM), couples can make a good marriage better and even save one that's headed for disaster. This leader's guide gives you the clear, step-by-step instructions you need to maximize interaction, support, and insights within your group. Most of the preparation has been done for you---just follow the easy-to-use lesson plan, complete with helpful tips. Because this book includes the full text of the participant's guide, it's the only guidebook you need to track page-for-page with your group. [Sidebar] Boundaries in Marriage sessions: 1.What's a Boundary, Anyway? 2.Applying the Ten Laws of Boundaries to Marriage 3.Setting Boundaries with Yourself 4.Values One and Two: Love of God and Love of Spouse 5.Values Three and Four: Honesty and Faithfulness 6.Values Five and Six: Compassion and Forgiveness, and Holiness 7.Resolving Conflict in Marriage 8.Some Warning Signs to Help Your Marriage Boundaries in Marriage kit includes: 1 -- 105-minute VHS& DVD included---use either one 1 -- Leader's guide* 1 -- Participant's guide* 1 -- Boundaries in Marriage softcover book* *Also sold separately




The 7-Minute Marriage Solution


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Can 7 Minutes Make a Difference? If you're thinking the 7-minute solution to a happier marriage sounds far too simplistic, even a bit crazy, we dare you to read this book. It will revolutionize your marriage!




Marriage and Relationship Education


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Grounded in extensive research and clinical experience, this indispensable book addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of conducting effective marriage and relationship education. Leading authority W. Kim Halford reviews a range of contemporary models and provides an in-depth description of his own approach, Couple CARE. Session-by-session guidelines for therapists show how to help groups or individual couples—including those facing major life changes or stressors—foster closeness and communication, manage conflicts, and prevent common relationship problems. The book also explains how to use commercially available online assessment tools to help each couple develop their own relationship goals. It includes 35 reproducible handouts and forms.