Joy Breaks for Couples: Devotions to Celebrate MarriageZondervan, 2000 - 220 strán (strany) Could your marriage use a joy break? Take one today! What Joy Breaks has done for women of faith, Joy Breaks for Couples does for you and your mate. These crisp devotions are brief enough to read in a few minutes, but they pack wisdom that can strengthen and energize your marriage. They'll help you see yourself, your spouse, and married life through the lens of the Bible, brightening the shady places with humor. Joy Breaks for Couples invites the two of you to savor your relationship: the things you love about it and even the things you're not so crazy about. Get ready to see the upside of the down! Here are truths you can apply today as you celebrate your friendship, your imperfections, family and home, your oneness, even in tough times, your future together, each other's gifts, and romance and passion. The writers--well-known marriage and family counselors, authors, and speaker--share candidly the insights they've gleaned from their own marriages. Whether you marriage is new or seasoned, you can benefit from these nuggets of practical, biblical wisdom. So slow down . . . way down . . . relax -- and take a short break that'll bring both of you closer. Joy Breaks for Couples will help you freshen your outlook as you count your blessings and discover new possibilities for your life together. |
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Youve Got to Be Joking by Les and Leslie Parrott | 11 |
When Jack Fell Down by Neil Clark Warren | 17 |
Honey Would You by Dr Kevin Leman | 24 |
The Fine Art of Stubbornness by Neil Clark Warren | 35 |
The Milkshake the Briefcase and the Carpet by Les and Leslie Parrott | 42 |
Home Improvement by Gary Smalley | 49 |
When I Dont Care Means Something Else by Dr Kevin Leman | 56 |
The Ultimate Love Lesson by Les and Leslie Parrott | 62 |
The Careful Management of a Blazing Anger by Neil Clark Warren | 121 |
Excuuse Me by Neil Clark Warren | 128 |
If You Say That One More Time by Becky and Roger Tirabassi132 | 135 |
When the Honeymoon Is Over by Gary Smalley | 142 |
Never Never Never by Larry Crabb | 150 |
This Is Dedicated to the One I Love by Les and Leslie Parrott | 156 |
Dream a Little Dream of Us by Neil Clark Warren | 162 |
The Leman Checkbook Checks Out by Dr Kevin Leman | 167 |
Graveyard Roots by Dr Kevin Leman 67 62278 | 70 |
What Makes a House a Home? by Les and Leslie Parrott | 77 |
The Blue Chip Marriage Investment by Les and Leslie Parrott | 85 |
ThreeMinute Connection by Becky and Roger Tirabassi | 94 |
True Love by Gary Smalley | 100 |
Speaking from the Heart by Gary Smalley | 106 |
When God Holds Back by Larry Crabb | 114 |
Stronger Together by Becky and Roger Tirabassi | 174 |
A Good Match by Gary Smalley | 180 |
Destination Joy by Nicole Johnson | 188 |
The Naked Lady Who Needed a Lift by Dr Kevin Leman | 195 |
Love Sex and the Church Lady? by Les and Leslie Parrott | 201 |
Wildcat and Zucchini Smorgasbord by Dr Kevin Leman | 207 |
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