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It is very important to enter into this marriage informed and prepared! Preparing for The Marriage of God's Way is a marriage counseling resource that uses thoughtful self-deception to reveal the personality , background , and expectations that you and your partner bring to your union. Through careful study of the Bible , you will learn about God's expectations of marriage and will be equipped with his solutions to deal with typical marital conflicts. Three follow-up lessons after the wedding will help you reflect on everything that happened after you said: I do. The best tool for premarital counseling we know-whether it's trying to prepare yourself or others. Teaches a couple how to honestly evaluate each other , explore biblical ways of resolving conflicts , issues related to money , intimacy , anger , resentment , in-laws , and more. Not a single ounce of modern psychology is here. Why even prepare for marriage? The need and answer should be obvious to everyone: few things in life are more destructive to marriage than discovering something you didn't know before you take your vows. How do you really prepare for marriage? First , eliminating surprises , both about your assistant and about marriage in general. Shouldn't you know what God expects of both of you? Preparing for the Marriage of God's Way will help you bring to light each other's personality traits and each other's expectations to help you both make a more honest and open assessment of each other. This is a book that will help you learn to combine your different backgrounds , so that they do not produce different expectations and concepts of marriage that lead to serious problems later. Preparing for the Marriage of God's Way teaches you how to resolve conflicts , anger , and resentment; how to deal with the laws , as well as the problems concerning sex , money , and each other. It will also allow you to see the irreplaceable role of God , Christ , the Bible , and the Church in the happy success of your marriage. See a lot of endorsements this book has earned over the years!: Approvals Preparing for the Marriage of God's Way has been a staple of my precourage counseling for years. The activities and exercises in this book help couples understand their family background and the patterns they bring to their marriage. I have found that using this book also helps couples identify pressure points in their relationship , as well as a way forward to resolve conflicts that occur over and over again. This study will get couples into the word and engage in conversations they will never have without completing these studies. -Tedd Tripp , President , Shepherd of the Heart Ministries We have used the Preparation for the Marriage of God's Way for almost a decade. When I found Wayne Mack's workbook , I it was exactly what I was looking for. I don't perform any weddings without them first going through this work book with another couple mentor in our church. Over the past ten years , dozens of couples have gone through this material and have gained the solid foundation they need for a great and God-glorifying marriage. If you are looking for a biblically based premarital material to use in your church or ministry , look no further. -Brad Bigney , Grace Scholarship Church , Florence , Kentucky More Approval Wonderful Gift of God Marriage fights strongly in today's world. Christian couples have great opportunities and responsibilities to glorify God as husbands and wives before the watching world. Pastors should take the opportunity to help these couples prepare for this solemn commitment. Wayne Mack's outstanding leadership helps couples get to the core issues of marriage. For over fifteen years , I have had couples work through the lessons of this book individually and then together. After that , we spend an amazing time reflecting togethe","cbCaipV9Xni01Osr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipV9Xni01Osr","pdf",44949,"English","# Preparing for marriage\n## Bible-based expectations and self-assessment\n## Topics: conflicts, money, intimacy, anger, resentment, in-laws, sex\n## Role of God, Christ, the Bible, and the Church\n## Follow-up lessons after the wedding\n## Endorsements and approvals","[{\"question\":\"What is Preparing for the Marriage of God’s Way meant to do before a wedding?\",\"answer\":\"It helps couples evaluate each other honestly, clarify expectations, and eliminate surprises so they can make a more open assessment before taking vows.\"},{\"question\":\"Which issues does the book cover when preparing for marital life?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on resolving conflicts and emotions such as anger and resentment, and also addresses practical areas like money, intimacy, sex, and issues involving in-laws.\"},{\"question\":\"What approach does the book emphasize for premarital counseling?\",\"answer\":\"It relies on careful Bible study and biblical solutions, highlighting the sufficiency of Scripture and the supportive role of God, Christ, the Bible, and the Church.\"}]","Preparing for the Marriage of God's Way - marriage counseling resource | PDF"]