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Popular author and speaker Jay Payleitner shows that becoming one includes more than just staying married. It's not just about compromise. And it's not just about sacrifice and mutual submission. And it's not just about sex. It's about unity. Solidarity. Integrity. But how do you nurture oneness in the real world? In these 52 short readings, you'll find fun, creative ways you and your spouse can embrace a common purpose and shared dreams. Jay addresses head-on some of the obstacles to oneness and suggests out-of-the-box solutions for overcoming them. Share dreams. Never compromise. Hit bottom together. Pay off the credit cards. Kiss in the kitchen. Laugh together. Cry together. Serve. Be served. Sometimes spiritual, sometimes silly, but always practical, winsome, and wise, these ideas for drawing closer to each other and enjoying your unique connection will inspire and equip you to make your marriage better than ever.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 février 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736961974
Langue	English

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Praise for Books on Marriage by Jay Payleitner
52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives
As wives, we can choose to be encouragers for our husbands or to be discouragers. Jay Payleitner gives us the inside scoop on what every husband needs. His biblically based perspective and end-of-the-chapter takeaways make this book a practical relationship builder for any couple.
-Karol Ladd
author of Positive Life Principles for Women
Very to the point of what a woman needs to know about her man. After reading these 52 insights, you will better understand that your spouse isn t so weird after all.
-Emilie Barnes
speaker, author, and founder of More Hours in My Day
Jay is giving away our secrets, and we thank him for it. This is an insightful read, directed to women but educational for all of us, and a practical, user-friendly tool for any wife wanting to better understand the creature she s joined to.
- Joe Dallas
author and speaker
My husband and I were on the 15-year plan taking almost 15 years before we began to understand one another. I wouldn t recommend that plan for anyone. Instead, I would wholeheartedly recommend Jay s 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives . Wives-read it, apply it, and begin today to understand the man in your life.
-Kendra Smiley
speaker and author of Do Your Kids a Favor Love Your Spouse
Jay has done it again. He continues to give us unique insight into building strong family relationships.
-Dan Seaborn
president and founder of Winning at Home, Inc.
As military families, we spend so much valuable time apart from one another. Knowing how to give my husband what he needs-together or apart-is a treasure. On behalf of all wives, thank you, Jay, for your insight on the one true gift we all can share-love.
-Tara Crooks
cofounder of Army Wife Network and coauthor of 1001 Things to Love About Military Life
Husbands, step up to being the spiritual leader in your homes. Start by seeking first the kingdom of God and cherishing your wife. Then give your wife a copy of this book. I guarantee you that your marriage will be for the glory of God.
-Harry W. Schaumburg
author of Undefiled: Redemption from Sexual Sin, Restoration for Broken Relationships
This little book is a treasure trove of wisdom and advice for any woman who wants to understand her husband better. Simple (just like your husband) in its approach, it gives an excellent snapshot of what s inside the heart and soul of a man. I highly recommend it!
-Rick Johnson
author of Becoming Your Spouse s Better Half
52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands
Wives, watch out. You are about to be loved, cherished, and surprised!
-Josh McDowell
author and international speaker
Don t wince, guys! You re going to love this book! It s biblical, fun, wise, and refreshing, and when your wife rises up and calls you blessed, you ll owe Jay Payleitner for having written it. This is a book every father and husband ought to read, underline, and live.
-Steve Brown
author, seminary professor, and radio teacher on Key Life
Are you taking your wife for granted? That girl you married needs you! And you need her! When a husband and wife seek and find God together, it strengthens families, communities, the church, and the nation. Jay s book is a timely reminder for men that marriage is an awesome gift from God.
-Darrel Billups
executive director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men
52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands is a real treasure. It s a realistic and humorous look at married life and how husbands can use their strengths to celebrate and lift up their wives. I wish I d had this book years ago-it would have saved me a lot of apologizing!
-Rick Johnson
author of Becoming Your Spouse s Better Half
Just this morning I was asking the Lord to show me how to love my wife better and then Jay s book 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands arrived in the mail! Now I am all set for the coming year-52 weeks-52 things I can do!
-Bob Tiede
director of global operations leadership development, Cru
Jay Payleitner provides men with what we all desperately need-tribal knowledge that gets us more wins and respect from our wives. 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands is brilliant-bite-size intel that packs a massive punch if you follow through. He kills it!
-Kenny Luck
men s pastor, Saddleback Church
coauthor of the Everyman Bible Studies Series
Jay Payleitner doesn t talk down to you. You ll be able to relate to the experiences he shares, and laugh and learn along with him. You ll feel empowered and more confident in your marriage. Chances are you ll also like the reaction you get from your wife.
-James Read
executive vice president, Grizzard Communications Group
I wished I had this book 43 years ago. This book is difficult to put down once you start reading. Jay s humor and straightforwardness have given me many good ideas on how to improve my marriage. I am giving a copy of this book to my son and my son-in-law. I expect them not only to read it but also hand it down to their sons, my grandsons.
-Wayne Sneed
Illinois Fatherhood Initiative
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52 WAYS TO CONNECT AS A COUPLE
Copyright 2016 Jay Payleitner
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-6196-7 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-6197-4 (eBook)
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Payleitner, Jay K.
Title: 52 ways to connect as a couple / Jay Payleitner.
Other titles: Fifty-two ways to connect as a couple
Description: Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 2016. | Includes bibliographical references.
Identifiers: LCCN 2015038963 | ISBN 9780736961967 (pbk.)
Subjects: LCSH: Marriage-Religious aspects-Christianity.
Classification: LCC BV835 .P39 2016 | DDC 248.8/44-dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015038963
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Dedication
To Alec and Lindsay, Randall and Rachel,
Max and Megan, and Isaac and Kaitlin.
May you discover new ways to love each other more every day.
Contents
Praise for Books on Marriage by Jay Payleitner
Dedication
Introduction
Couples Need
1. To Elevate Expectations
2. To Stop Guessing
3. To Work on Your Marriage Together
4. To See the Seasons
5. To List Likes
6. To Haunt the Old Haunts
7. To Kiss in the Kitchen for the Sake of the Kids
8. To Put Sex on the Calendar
9. To Stop Having Pretend Conversations
10. To Do Stuff
11. To Do Stuff Slow and Easy
12. To See Marriage as Jesus Sees It
13. To Jab Less
14. To Stroke More
15. To Prayer Walk
16. To Hit Bottom Together
17. To Help Each Other Find Answers
18. To Keep It Clean
19. To Admit You re Different and Be Glad
20. To Rescue Humanity
21. To Identify a Couple Go-To Couples
22. To Read Ephesians 5:22 in Context
23. To Connect Despite the Kids
24. To Connect Because of the Kids
25. To Do unto Each Other
26. To Pull the Trigger
27. To Save Up for a Second Honeymoon
28. To Think Twice About Going Solo to the Kennedy Space Center
29. To Leave Notes
30. To Cherish Anniversaries
31. To Split Vacations
32. To Acknowledge Sex as a Spiritual Act
33. To Cry and Laugh Together
34. To Do a 180 on Those Bad Habits
35. To Insist on the Real Thing
36. To Pay Off Their Credit Cards
37. To Tell Their Story
38. To Know the Traditional Roles
39. To Make Sure the Puke Gets Cleaned Up
40. To Give Their Bedspread a Good Shake
41. To Find a Church Home
42. To Sometimes Be Skipper and Gilligan
43. To Talk It Out
44. To Conspire for a Higher Purpose
45. To Be Tourists in Their Hometown
46. To Reach Back
47. To Build Hedges
48. To Not Believe Everything They Hear About Marriage
49. To Take a Fresh Look at the Love Chapter
50. To Rebuild Love
51. To Feel Safe
52. To End Their Days Well
Notes
About the Author
About the Publisher
Introduction
W haddaya say? Let s make marriage sexy again. Let s applaud monogamy. Let s give a shout-out for wedded bliss. Let s study our spouses to see how we can serve them and make them deliriously happy.
What if husbands and wives began dating, playing, hanging