Marriage Matters
Our desire is to see healthy, whole marriages that reflect the marriage of Christ and His bride, the Church.
Marriage is like a job; it takes work. There will be seasons of highs and lows, ups and downs, joy and sorrow, agreements and disagreements, but your marriage is worth fighting for!
Marriages bring together two individuals with unique backgrounds, personalities, gifts, temperament, decision making skills, and interests.
We want you to know that you are better
Together!
We pray that the resources below are a blessing to you, as you wage war against the enemy.
Resources
Books
Before You Say "I Do"
By Todd Outcalt
You’ve Planned Every Detail of Your Wedding—But Have You Planned Your Marriage?
Written by a pastor who has counseled hundreds of couples, Before You Say “I Do” will help every bride and groom discover what they need to know about themselves, each other, and their marriage—before the wedding. Featuring questions designed to inspire in-depth conversations between you and your future spouse, this book also invites parents, friends, future in-laws, clergy, and children from previous marriages into the discussions to offer their own perspectives.
Together, couples are encouraged to explore their life histories and experiences, their hopes and dreams, and their views on love, children, religion, work, and politics—to find both common and uncommon ground on which to strengthen the foundation of their relationship.
Love And Respect
By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Touted by leaders as a “classic” among marriage books, New York Times bestseller Love & Respect has sold over 2.2 million copies! Love & Respect reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily and biblically.
The Five Love Languages
By Gary Chapman
Between busy schedules and long days, expressing love can fall by the wayside. We forget to compliment, to give gifts “just because,” to linger in our embrace. The things that say “I love you” seem to either not get said or not get through. This is a book about saying it—and hearing it—clearly. No gimmicks. No psychoanalyzing. Just learning to express love in your spouse’s language.
Your Marriage Today And Tomorrow
By Crawford & Karen Loritts
Build a marriage now that your kids will thank you for later
Your parents’ marital choices have greatly affected your own attitudes and actions in marriage, for better or worse. Your choices will affect your children, and grandchildren, and so on. It’s time to get proactive about your marriage legacy.
Dr. Crawford and Karen Loritts have been married 45 years and have spent the last 30 years speaking on marriage. This book contains their most successful, proven material. It will teach you:
- the biblical and theological foundation for marriage
- godly disciplines and habits that will improve your marriage
- how to use your marriage to shape future generations
Whether you’ve been married 40 years or just got engaged, this book is for you. Your marriage will change the lives of countless people. Start thinking about the kind of legacy you’ll leave, today.
Kingdom Marriage
By Tony Evans
What happens when a kingdom man marries a kingdom woman? Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God’s Purpose with Your Pleasure helps couples grow together as kingdom couples to fulfill God’s design and purpose for their marriages. Through practical insights and powerful stories, Tony Evans inspires and instructs so couples will discover the hope, challenge, and guidance God’s word provides for their journey together.
Kingdom Marriage shows couples that the key to influencing our society and world with lasting impact is found in solidifying biblical marriage in the way God intended. It starts with both wife and husband reflecting God and his image and modeling that reflection within the roles and responsibilities of their union. This is based on a correct understanding of God’s kingdom and their responsibilities in it.
Don't Let The Enemy Destroy Your Marriage!
Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away
By Gary Chapman
What to do when you feel like giving up?
When you said, “I do,” you entered marriage with high hopes, dreaming it would be supremely happy. You never intended it to be miserable. Millions of couples are struggling in desperate marriages. But the story doesn’t have to end there. Dr. Gary Chapman writes, “I believe that in every troubled marriage, one or both partners can take positive steps that have the potential for changing the emotional climate in their marriage.”
Watch Your Mouth
By Tony Evans
With life-changing insights shared through engaging lessons and anecdotes, you’ll learn what the Bible teaches about talking:
- Discover the power of the spoken word to bolster your faith when you’re doubting.
- Discern what should or shouldn’t be said so that you honor God with your speech.
- Develop the ability to praise God and voice wisdom even in tough circumstances.
Get inspired by Tony’s teaching on the tongue and model with your mouth the character of God. Don’t let your words bring cursing or destruction to yourself and those you love. Instead, let your words minister to and speak life into the world around you.
