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Learn to Communicate Well--Your Marriage Is Worth It!Consistent, open communication strengthens and protect marriages. Yet this area of relationships is often misunderstood, underutilized, and undervalued.The Communicating Marriage will help you realize the importance of declaring your love for each other openly, learn the value in dealing with concerns early, find freedom in expressing your emotions in the safe haven of your marriage, and discover the bounty in remembering the past and dreaming for your future. This study contains four sessions, each with four main components: Tilling the GroundPlanting the SeedWatering the HopeHarvesting the FruitBy learning the art of communicating, you will steadily and surely strengthen your marriage."We often hear that the institution of marriage is suffering. But there is good news, too! By submitting their relationships to God and seeking out the right resources, married couples can know what it means to truly thrive. That's what Focus on the Family's Marriage Series is all about. Whether you're in a small group, a mentoring relationship, or you just want to study as a couple, this series can transform your marriage for the better."--Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family"Marriage is an amazing adventure--filled with excitement, joy, and challenges. Focus on the Family's Marriage Series examines God's gift of marriage in all of its wonderful dimensions. I consider it a privilege to be involved with this important set of relationship-strengthening resources."--Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries, Focus on the Family

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	12 août 2014
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441227362
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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© 2014 Focus on the Family
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.bethanyhouse.com
Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Ebook edition created 2014
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ISBN 978-1-4412-2736-2
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® . NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patents and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™
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KJV — King James Version . Authorized King James Version
Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. They provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.
PRAISE FOR
THE MARRIAGE SERIES

We often hear that the institution of marriage is suffering. But there is good news, too! By submitting their relationships to God and seeking out the right resources, married couples can know what it means to truly thrive . That’s what Focus on the Family’s Marriage Series is all about. Whether you’re in a small group, a mentoring relationship, or you just want to study as a couple, this series can transform your marriage for the better.
Jim Daly
President, Focus on the Family
A strong marriage is the cornerstone of a strong home, and a strong home is the cornerstone of strong churches and communities, as well as our nation. These Bible studies cover the pertinent areas of making marriages thrive, and I highly recommend them whether you are newly married or seasoned.
Dr. Tony Evans
Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Author, Kingdom Man and Kingdom Woman
Marriage is an amazing adventure—filled with excitement, joy and challenges. Focus on the Family’s Marriage Series examines God’s gift of marriage in all of its wonderful dimensions. I consider it a privilege to be involved with this important set of relationship-strengthening resources.
Dr. Greg Smalley
Vice President, Family Ministries, Focus on the Family
In a day and age where the covenant of marriage is so quickly tossed aside in the name of incompatibility and irreconcilable differences, a marriage Bible study that is both inspirational and practical is desperately needed. The Focus on the Family Marriage Series is what couples are seeking. I give my highest recommendation to this Bible study series that has the potential to dramatically impact and improve marriages today. Marriage is not so much about finding the right partner as it is about being the right partner. These studies give wonderful biblical teaching for helping those who want to learn the beautiful art of being and becoming all that God intends in their marriage.
Lysa TerKeurst
President, Proverbs 31 Ministries Author, Capture Her Heart; Capture His Heart , and the New York Times Bestsellers Made to Crave and Unglued
The Focus on the Family Marriage Series is just what the doctor ordered: It’s timely and timeless—chock-full of grounded information and tools every couple can put into practice immediately. You won’t want to miss out on this incredible resource.
Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott
Authors, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts
In my 31 years as a pastor, I’ve officiated at hundreds of weddings. Unfortunately, many of those unions failed. I only wish the Focus on the Family Marriage Series had been available to me during those years. What a marvelous tool you as pastors and Christian leaders have at your disposal. I encourage you to use it to assist those you serve in building successful, healthy marriages.
H.B. London, Jr.
Pastor to Pastors Emeritus, Focus on the Family
This marriage study series is pure Focus on the Family—reliable, biblically sound and dedicated to reestablishing family values in today’s society. This series will no doubt help a multitude of couples strengthen their relationship, not only with each other, but also with God, the creator of marriage itself.
Bruce Wilkinson
Author, Secrets of the Vine , A Life God Rewards , Dream Giver and the New York Times Bestseller The Prayer of Jabez
Looking for a prescription for a better marriage? You’ll enjoy this timely and practical series!
Dr. Kevin Leman
Bestselling Author, Sheet Music: Uncovering the Secrets of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
Table of Contents

Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Praise for The Marriage Series
Foreword by Gary T. Smalley and Greg Smalley
Introduction
Session One: Express Love Openly—Song of Songs 2:3-4
You can experience the marriage God intended for you as you follow His design and express your love for your spouse.
Session Two: Deal with Problems Honestly—Colossians 3:16
A lack of honest communication will prevent you and your spouse from enjoying the healthy relationship that God intended for you both.
Session Three: Express Emotions Appropriately—Psalms 33:20-21; 55:4-5
As you express and experience the emotions that God gave you, your marriage will experience the full life that Jesus promised.
Session Four: Remember the Past and Dream for the Future—1 Chronicles 16:12,34
As you seek to understand your past and dream about your future, you will discover God’s plan for your marriage—a good and prosperous marriage.
Leader’s Discussion Guide
Notes
Back Ads
Back Cover
Foreword

Focus on the Family’s The Family Project is the largest single initiative in the ministry’s history. It is designed to address the question of whether the institutions of marriage and family, as God created them and explains them in Scripture, are still best for human health and happiness. In a day and age when these institutions seem to undergo constant redefinition—and when divorce and the complexities of daily life are taking a devastating toll on marriage and family—we need to ask what God had in mind when He made them in the first place.
The Focus on the Family Marriage Series is a key resource in that initiative. Based on the book Your Marriage Masterpiece , this series looks “behind the curtain” of history. Other parts of the program make the case that marriage and family reflect the nature of God Himself; this series looks in greater detail at the many aspects that make up the divine masterwork that is the marriage relationship.
Focus on the Family is well known and respected worldwide for its steadfast dedication to preserving the sanctity of marriage and family life. This series is well written, biblically sound and right on target for guiding couples to explore the foundation God has laid for marriage and to see Him as the role model for the perfect spouse. Through this series, seeds will be planted that will germinate in your heart and mind for many years to come.
In our practical, bottom-line culture, we often want to jump over the why and get straight to the what . We think that by doing the six steps or learning the five ways, we will reach the goal. But deep-rooted growth is slower and more purposeful and begins with a well-grounded understanding of God’s divine design. Knowing why marriage exists is crucial to making the how-tos more effective. Marriage is a gift from God, a unique and distinct covenant relationship through which His glory and goodness can resonate, and only through knowing the architect and His plan will marriages be built on the surest foundation.
God created marriage; He has a specific purpose for it, and He is committed to filling with fresh life and renewed strength each union yielded to Him. God wants to gather the hearts of every couple together, unite them in love and walk them to the finish line—all in His great grace and goodness.
May God, in His grace, lead you into His truth, strengthening your lives and your marriage.
Gary T. Smalley
Smalley Institute and Bestselling Author
Greg Smalley
Vice President, Family Ministry, Focus on the Family
Introduction

At the beginning of creation God “made them male and female.” “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” So they are no longer two, but one.
Mark 10:6-8
The Communicating Marriage can be used in a variety of situations, including small-group Bible studies, Sunday School classes, counseling or mentoring situations. A couple can also use this book as an at-home marriage-building study.
Each of the four sessions contains four main components.
Session Overview
Tilling the Ground
This is an introduction to the topic being discussed—commentary and questions to direct your thoughts toward the main idea of the session.
Planting the Seed
This is the Bible study portion in which you will read Scripture and answer questions to help discover lasting truths from God’s Word.
Watering the Hope
This is a time for discussion and prayer. Whether you are using the study at home as a couple, in a small group or in a classroom setting, talking about the lesson with your spouse is a great way to solidify the truth and plant it deeply into your hearts.
Harvesting the Fruit
As a point of action, this portion of the session offers suggestions on putting the truth of the Word into action in your marriage relationship.
Suggestions for Individual Couple Study
There are at least three options f